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

945 reviews

Excellent85%
Very good12%
Average1%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“gold mining” (50 reviews)

“boat ride” (61 reviews)

“dangerous road” (20 reviews)

Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

LOCATION

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

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+64 3-442 9434

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Dr_Rebecca_P

London, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 4 days ago

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Michael C

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gemmy_3

Lower Hutt, New Zealand

3

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benno007123

Brisbane, Australia

5620

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

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Madeleine E

2

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

WHAT AN ADVENTURE

This is not your average jet boating experience. Not only do you get to experience the thril of speed and twist and turns on the river you get to take in the most epic journey to get there. Dave was a sensational driver who guided...More

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Hi Medeleine, thanks for the great review! Good to hear Dave and team looked after you during your trip and you enjoyed it as much as you did.

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gqueen8

Melbourne, Australia

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Nel2906

Warwick, Australia

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Jenny B

112

Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

Canyon Jet Boat ride and historic track drove

Congratulations to a local family who are third generation of the area putting together a professional tourist featuring the Dart River and the historic track in. Not for the faint hearted but it’s safe with suitable trucks and experienced drivers. Strongly recommend this experience.

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Robert C

Sydney, Australia

153

Reviewed 16 July 2018 via mobile

Friken unreal!!

An unreal and must do experience!!! Two of the best wheel men around... Dave behind the Oca and Brian as the boat Skipper! Both super welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable and crazy behind the wheel. Make sure you tick this one off your bucket list if you’d...More

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Hi Robert, thanks for the great review! Good to hear Dave and Brian showed you an awesome time in Skippers Canyon.

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Smitty09876

Carmel, Indiana

36271

Reviewed 16 July 2018

Stunning, great fun, hold on TIGHT!

This experience is truly that: exceptional. Driver of the boat highly experienced to provide thrills and safety for his/her dozen or so passengers. Gets quickly up to 50 MPH and seems to be in no more than two to three inches of water at all...More

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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