Overview

Come with Skippers Canyon Jet and experience unbeatable value as you are taken on a spectacular guided tour of Skippers Canyon followed by a thrilling jet boat ride through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River. Discover a land rich in gold mining history and breathtaking scenery just a short distance from Queenstown. Skippers Canyon Jet is the must do jet boat trip in Queenstown.

5.0

925 reviews

Excellent85%
Very good12%
Average1%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“gold mining” (53 reviews)

“boat ride” (68 reviews)

“dangerous road” (22 reviews)

Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

LOCATION

| Station Building, Corner of Shotover and Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Scott D

153

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Awesome morning

One of my favourite things I’ve done in New Zealand in both the North and South Island. Stunning scenery, great guide and insane jet ride. 10/10 would recommend

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Sfenning

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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Absolutely exceptional!

Brilliant experience from start to finish, couldn’t recommend skippers enough! We were so well looked after and every detail was thought about.

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hmconnolly

Sydney, Australia

127

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Spectacular scenery... great fun

Skippers Canyon Jet Boat is real value for money. Bus ride takes you through the most spectacular (somewhat hairy) scenery. Willie our driver was a fountain of local knowledge and provided great commentary throughout the journey and navigated the crazy road with ease. The jet...More

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Lynley M

Auckland, New Zealand

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Great jetboat and trip getting there

Willie was our fun and talented driver down to Skippers Canyon. Great trip as he pointed out significant parts and points along the way. The jetboat was a fast fun experience with some more interesting facts along the way. The whole trip is well run...More

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616lanah

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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Thrilling Trip

Awesome thanks for the amazing afternoon Trip out with a history lesson of the area. Jet boat ride is awesome The staff are amazing & friendly

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Geoff B

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Jet boat

Had a great ride up on the bus. Willy the bus driver had a lot of information on the area and was a joy to talk to. We didn’t get the jet boat drivers name but he was a great driver. We felt safe. It’s...More

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Hi Geoff, thanks for the great review! Good to hear Willy looked after you so well.

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Kate-2290

Melbourne, Australia

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

A must do while in Queenstown!

My partner and I didn't know what to expect when the local isite staff said the Skippers Canyon jet boat was 'a little different' to the others, but it did not disappoint! The scenic and skillful drive along the top of Skippers Canyon was a...More

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Hi Kate, great to hear you got a local recommendation for Skippers and you enjoyed your trip with us!

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Susan P

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Out of this world

A great adventure! We choose this jet boat on the advice that it was more than just a jet boat ride. And they were right. Great history and parts of the area we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. The jet boat ride itself was excellent -...More

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Hi Susan, thanks for the awesome review! It's great to hear you were recommended our trip and you weren't disappointed!

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Emma P

Is there weight restrictions for this?

17 December 2017|

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Hi, there are no weight restrictions. Customer's just have to be mobile enough to get in and out of the boat.

AP_2017_Mumbai

Hi, Does this agency provide pickp up from local Queenstown hotel? What are the costs for a group of 5 adults? Is it suitable for Sr Ctzns of 80 years but fit & healthy?

21 November 2017|

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It was $195pp and I would think it is fine for a fit and healthy 80 year old, It is a family run business and very caring people. Not sure about pickups but they may.

skitzySuffolk

We will be in Queenstown for my partners 50th birthday. Looking for something exciting to do. This looks like a good option!

2 April 2017|

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Hi there, as the other answers above suggest Skippers Canyon Jet is a great option! It is excellent value for money due to the inclusion of the scenic drive into the canyon as well as the jet boat ride itself. If you'd like... More