Shotover Jet
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
If you like speed and spectacular scenery, take a jetboat ride along the famous Shotover River Canyons in New Zealand. Shotover Jet, the only company permitted to operate in the Shotover River Canyons, uses custom built jet boats to provide the ultimate thrill. Shotover Jet is situated at Arthurs Point, six kilometers from Queenstown, New Zealand.
Expert jet boat drivers maneuver the boat through the Shotover River Canyons. The boat stops from time to time to give passengers the chance to look around and absorb the scenery. Shotover Jet provides life jackets and full length Spray Jackets. You can bring a camera aboard the jet boat or purchase one of the professional photos taken during the trip. If you are hungry after experiencing a wild adrenaline rush, Shotover Jet offers casual dining overlooking the scenic Shotover river.
Pricing & Reservations for this Adventure Vacation
Adult jet boat rides cost NZ $79 (about US $36) and child tickets cost NZ $39 (about US $18). For reservations from the United States, dial 011-64-3-442-7087 or 442-7087 locally from Queenstown. Reservations are required.
Getting There
Shotover Jet is located at Arthurs Point, six kilometers from Queenstown. You can catch a complimentary ride from Queenstown which departs every 15 minutes. The round trip from Queenstown including the transfer and the jet ride takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Shotover Jet, Queenstown, New Zealand, 011-64-3-442-7087, www.shotoverjet.com
