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Jet Boating
The "waterjet" was originally built by Bill Hamilton, later and more formally know as Sir Charles William Feilden
Hamilton, in 1954. The boat was designed to navigate the narrow and shallow rivers in the Queenstown area, such
as the Shotover and Kawarau rivers. In 1960, Kawarau Jet became the first commercial jetboat company in the world,
and is still running today, along with Shotover Jet, and other small companies.
As they propel themselves, the front lifts from the water, so there is little drag on the boat. For this reason,
jetboats can run in less than 30cm of water, and are highly maneuverable at extreme speeds, amounting to an
exhilarating, torque-filled ride, through narrow gorges and rivers. The jetboat can perform some very scary moves,
such as the "Hamilton Turn", where the jetboat spins 180 degrees and stops within a body length of the boat.
This week's featured Jet Boating activities in Queenstown are: Featured Jet Boating Activities |
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Jet Boating - Queenstown - Starting from $134.00 per person
The ultimate blend of shark and machine! Hydro Attack is the world's first commercial operator of the amazing Seabreacher X watercraft.
It's time to scream in the shark machine. Operating from our berth in central Queenstown we will take you on an adrenaline-packed ride out on stunning Lake Wakatipu. Like a stunt plane on the water - sit back in the cockpit and get ready to feel the g-forces as our expert pilot gives you an experience you'll never forget. Looking through the F-16... More... |
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Jet Boating - Queenstown - Starting from $97.60 per person
Feel a rush of adrenaline as you skim the surface of the Shotover River by jet boat! Hold on tight as you do fishtail turns and 360-degree spins at high speeds through the narrow canyon walls. This ultimate heart-pumping experience is one you will never forget! More... |
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Jet Boating - Queenstown - Starting from $259.00 per person
Journey deep into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mt Aspiring National Park on this wilderness adventure from Queenstown. On this 6-hour tour, combine the thrill of an exhilarating jet-boat ride down the Dart River with a guided forest walk and a backcountry safari. Surrounded by awe-inspiring peaks and mysterious hidden valleys, this is an area of exceptional natural beauty. Your expert guide will bring to life the variety of landscapes, vegetation and wildlife within this unique area, as... More... |
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Jet Boating - Queenstown - Starting from $159.00 per person
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 two trips in one and is the must do jet boat trip in Queenstown. More... |
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Jet Boating - Queenstown - Starting from $115.00 per person
A spectacular jet boat ride on the mighty Kawarau River through the heart of one of New Zealand’s most historic gold-mining regions. Our specially designed jet boats and highly trained drivers will take you on an unforgettable 40-minute ride through the Kawarau Gorge. Power-to-weight, these 13-seater V8 powered 4.8 metre pocket rockets leave many of the Queenstown boats in their spray. With their small size and stonking big 8.2 lire Chevy motors, the Goldfields Jet fleet of boats are more... More... |
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 Heartland Hotel Queenstown - Apartment, Hotel. Distinctive design and friendly service. Close to all the action, with an elevated position providing spectacular views...
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7-Day South Island Photography Tour from Queenstown to Nelson - Photography Tour - Christchurch. Starting from $4495.00 per person. 
