Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride Experience

4.8 / 5
30 reviews
900+ booked
Departing from Queenstown
Shotover River
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  • Guided tour of Skippers Canyon followed by thrilling jet boat ride on Shotover River
  • Explore Skippers Canyon's gold mining history and stunning scenery via Skippers Road
  • Power through dramatic canyons at speeds of 80km/h with exhilarating 360-degree spins
  • Discover historic gold mining relics and Lord of the Rings locations on Shotover River
  • Skippers Canyon Jet offers the ultimate Queenstown jet boat trip experience

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Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride from Queenstown
Experience the thrill of Skippers Canyon on a jet boat ride departing from Queenstown
Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride from Queenstown
Hold on tight as the jet boat speeds through narrow canyons on the Shotover River
Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride from Queenstown
Hear fascinating commentary about the area's gold mining history during the guided drive
Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride from Queenstown
Feel the adrenaline surge as the boat maneuvers inches from sheer canyon walls
Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride from Queenstown
Enjoy speeds exceeding 80 km/h and exhilarating 360-degree spins by skilled jet boat drivers
Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride from Queenstown
Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride is a must-do activity for adventure seekers visiting Queenstown

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4.8 / 5
Fantastic
30 reviews
Guide
4.8
Itinerary
4.9
Quality of transfer
4.8
Value for money
4.8
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Review for: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

A fun filled and enjoyable trip to the skippers, stunning views and fun jetboat ride! would recommend trying this out!

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very nice jet boat experience with a brief bus tour for the Skippers Road. The jet boat experience last for like 10 mins and very suitable for family!

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We were taken to 2 scenic lookouts. The bus ride to the location was over an hour on a narrow and winding scenic unpaved road. The boat ride was about 30 mins but thrilling. we enjoyed it.

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This was my second favourite paid experience in NZ and it was totally worth it. Kudos to the guide especially on the skills needed to drive into Skippers Canyon. The view in Skippers Canyon is something I haven't seen while travelling both North and South Island. A little sad that the water was not blue on the day we arrived but the jet boat part was really fun. Thanks to both the bus and boat drivers for a really enjoyable time!

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Had such a wonderful and thrilling time with Skippers Canyon Jet. The ride up to the canyons was filled with amazing views and the driver shared loads of interesting stories about the route. The Jet boat ride itself was really fun and we felt well taken care of despite the many sharp turns and speed. Would highly recommend this family business👍

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this jetboat experience is different from what the others offer in that they drive you into the canyons with a WW2 era vehicle. it’s a thrill itself as the car is always near the edge of the cliff. driver gave a guided tour with some stops for photos. the jetboat itself was also well worth it though you should bring a face mask as it gets really cold. overall great experience and well worth the money.

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Review for: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

The scenery on a clear day was beautiful, the guide was very attentive in explaining the tour, and his driving skills were very good, because the road we took was a gravel road on the edge of the cliff. The captain is very patient and has superb boat skills, it's really fun! The canyon scenery and clear river are so beautiful! I think it is worth a try. There are relatively few tours that can experience both boat racing and canyon sightseeing at the same time.

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fun fun fun!!!! Make sure to bring all your winter gear as it gets FREEZING but very fun! Our tour driver was amazing as well!

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awesome day out! very excited and even my 70 year old parents enjoy the ride! recommend everyone in Queenstown doing this!

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For the same speedboat itinerary, I personally think this one is more value for money!! In this hotel, you can experience Skippers Road, a steep and dangerous road, and have a speedboat experience. Finally, you can go to a small courtyard to enjoy the river valley, which is great!!

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