Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour, Queenstown | Skippers Canyon Jet | Shaara Deals
Guided drive into historic Skippers Canyon followed by a jet boat ride through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River, from $209 with Skippers Canyon Jet on Shaara Deals.
Speeds over 80km/h, full 360-degree spins, and canyon walls just inches from the boat — Skippers Canyon Jet's Jet Boat Tour, listed on Shaara Deals from $209, is Queenstown's only jet boat ride through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River.
Getting there is half the adventure
Before you even reach the water, the tour drives you into historic Skippers Canyon via the infamous Skippers Road — carved out of the vertical rock face by miners over 120 years ago — with on-board commentary from knowledgeable drivers guiding you through a landscape rich in gold mining history and stunning scenery.
Into the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River
Once on the water, highly skilled jet boat drivers power deeper into Skippers Canyon, manoeuvring the boat just inches from the sheer canyon walls with speeds in excess of 80km/h and a series of full 360-degree spins to keep the adrenaline high.
Gold mining relics and Lord of the Rings locations
This is the only jet boat ride where you'll see historic gold mining relics still remaining in the river, alongside Lord of the Rings filming locations — a genuinely unique combination that Skippers Canyon Jet describes as the must-do jet boat trip in Queenstown.
Tour details
• Price: From NZD $209.00
• Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
• Location: Queenstown, Otago
• Route: Historic Skippers Canyon and the Shotover River
• Operator: Skippers Canyon Jet
What's included
• Guided drive into historic Skippers Canyon via Skippers Road
• On-board commentary on gold mining history and scenery
• Jet boat ride through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River
• Views of gold mining relics and Lord of the Rings filming locations
FAQ: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour
What makes this jet boat tour different from others in Queenstown? It's the only one that takes you through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River, past gold mining relics and Lord of the Rings locations.
How do I get to the boat? By a guided drive into Skippers Canyon along the historic Skippers Road, carved by miners over 120 years ago.
How fast does the boat go? Speeds in excess of 80km/h, with full 360-degree spins.
Book the Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour with Skippers Canyon Jet directly through Shaara Deals:
https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a939454e56f742fc13672c5
