Queenstown: Kawarau River Jet Boat Adventure 25-Minute Experience
ID: GYG170394-716493
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
25 min.
Description
Departing from the town centre, go on a thrilling jet boat adventure across Lake Wakatipu and along the historic Kawarau River. Travel 47 km up the beautifully scenic river, be thrilled by 360-degree spins and exciting speeds of up to 95 km/hr.
Discover Queenstown’s untouched and pristine wilderness during an authentic jet boat adventure across Lake Wakatipu and along the historic Kawarau River. Choose from a 25-minute or 1-hour experience and spend more time on the water with a convenient departure right from the heart of Queenstown.
Depart from Thunder Bay next to Steamer Wharf in the heart of Queenstown and travel far up the Kawarau River, covering a distance of 47 km. Along the way, listen to interesting commentary from your experienced driver. After getting equipped with a life jacket and spray jacket, climb on board and experience exhilarating 360-degree spins, skimming the water at speeds of up to 95 km/hour.
Then, travel down the river where it is calmest, even when the lake is rough. Take your camera along to capture the stunning scenery of your jet boat experience with frequent photo opportunities.
Highlights
- Enjoy Queenstown’s unspoiled wilderness from the water
- Take on a full hour of thrilling action or enjoy a taste on a shorter 25-minute trip
- Experience exhilarating 360-degree spins and speeds of up to 95 km/hr
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There are plenty of stops for photos - you can bring your camera at your own risk
• There will be a locker for you to store your valuables during the experience
• All trips require minimum numbers to operate within health and safety guidelines
• Jet boating is a great family activity and there are no height restrictions, so the whole family can join in
• Jet boating is not recommended if you are pregnant
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts. Please check-in at the Jet Boat Kiosk on Steamer Wharf.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
