Skippers Canyon 25-Minute Jet Boat Ride with Scenic Guided Tour
Queenstown
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Queenstown
Venture into Skippers Canyon on a thrilling guided tour, then speed through the narrow Shotover River canyons on a jet boat, skimming past sheer rock walls.
Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.
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Start your day with a scenic drive along the infamous Skippers Road, carved by miners over 130 years ago. This winding, narrow route is so treacherous that rental cars aren’t insured to drive it, but don’t worry—you’re in the hands of an expert local guide. As you make your way through Skippers Canyon, you’ll pass towering rock formations, deep ravines, and remnants of a once-booming gold rush town. Listen as your guide shares wild stories of fortune seekers, daring pioneers, and the extreme lengths they went to in search of gold. You'll even visit a Lord of the Rings filming location, where you can relive the moment Arwen faced the Ringwraiths, declaring, “If you want him, come and claim him!” before summoning the raging waters of the Ford of Bruinen.
After soaking in the history, it’s time to hit the water. Strap on your life jacket and brace yourself for an adrenaline-pumping 25-minute jet boat ride through the narrowest canyons of the Shotover River. Your driver will expertly navigate past jagged rock walls at over 80 km/h, skimming across the river’s surface with hairpin turns and 360-degree spins. Feel the spray of icy water as you race through the very heart of gold rush country, tracing the same waters that carried prospectors and their dreams. Once your heart stops pounding (in the best way possible), you'll make a final stop at the historic Pipeline Bungy area to take in jaw-dropping canyon views before heading back to Queenstown.