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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 $135.00 per person
Feel your adrenaline soar as you zoom along Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau River during a 1-hour Queenstown jet boat ride. Admire the Remarkables Range, Kelvin Peninsula and Cecil Peak, and hold on tight as an experienced driver performs fishtail turns and 360-degree spins at high speeds. You’ll access remote parts of the wilderness beyond the Kawarau Falls Dam, passing between narrow canyon walls and skimming across shallow water with ease. Choose from several tour times throughout the day. More... |
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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 $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... |
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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... |
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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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 Glenfiddich Family Homestay - Guest House. Situated in Queenstown and with Queenstown Event Centre reachable within 9 km, Glenfiddich Family Homestay features...
 JUCY Cruise Classic Coach + Cruise Tours - Sightseeing Cruise - Milford Sound. Starting from NZ $129.00 per adult. Join us for an amazing journey through the spectacular Fiordland National Park and onto a stunning Milford Sound Boat...
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