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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

Hydro Attack Individual Experience in Queenstown

Hydro Attack Individual Experience in Queenstown

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...


Queenstown Wilderness and Jet Boat Tour

Queenstown Wilderness and Jet Boat Tour

Jet Boating - Queenstown - Starting from $600.00 per person

The Queenstown Wilderness & Jet Boat Tour is a great way to explore Queenstown and the greater area with awe inspiring scenery.
Take a thrilling wilderness jet boat ride up the Dart River with breathtaking scenery and stroll through ancient beech forest. This rich and diverse landscape offers a unique combination of breathtaking scenery, exhilarating experiences and New Zealand's most exciting jet boating along glacier-fed rivers.
Visit Arrowtown, a beautiful historic gold miners town,... More...

Dart River 'Funyak' Canoe and Jet Boat Tour from Queenstown

Dart River 'Funyak' Canoe and Jet Boat Tour from Queenstown

Jet Boating - Queenstown - Starting from $379.00 per person

Discover the untamed beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mount Aspiring National Park on this full-day Dart River 'funyak' (inflatable canoe) and jet boat tour from Queenstown! Travel by coach to Glenorchy, where your adventure begins, and then hop aboard a jet boat and ride up the picturesque Dart River. Speeding through a landscape of outstanding natural beauty, your tour passes the 'Middle-earth' countryside that featured in the popular 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. In a secluded... More...

Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Shotover & Kawarau Rivers

Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Shotover & Kawarau Rivers

Jet Boating - Queenstown - Starting from $109.00 per person

Hang on during this thrilling jet boat ride that travels at high speeds on two rivers, covering more ground with a longer time out on the water than similar tours in the region. Leaving right from the Main Town Pier in Queenstown, scream with delight as your jet boat zooms across Lake Wakatipu, spins in circles on the Kawarau River, and navigates the shallow waterds of the Shotover River. Be prepared to have heart-racing fun on this roller coaster of a ride! More...

Dart River Jet Boat Ride and Wilderness Jet from Queenstown

Dart River Jet Boat Ride and Wilderness Jet from Queenstown

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...


Blue Peaks ApartmentsBlue Peaks Apartments - Apartment Hotel.

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Lake Wakatipu, Blue Peaks Apartments offer accommodation with a private patio. The property...

Full-Day Milford Sound Walk and Cruise Including Scenic Flights from QueenstownFull-Day Milford Sound Walk and Cruise Including Scenic Flights from Queenstown - Air Tour - South Island. Starting from $699.00 per person.

Experience the Milford Sound Track during this special tour. Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound where you will be met...

 

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