Jet Boat Tour
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Experience a spectacular guided tour of Skippers Canyon followed by a thrilling jet boat ride through the dramatic canyons of the Shotover River.
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.
The Jet Boat Tour begins with a guided drive into historic Skippers Canyon with on board commentary from our knowledgeable drivers. You will be escorted into a land rich in gold mining history and stunning scenery via the infamous Skippers Road which was carved out of the vertical rock face by miners over 120yrs ago. Getting there is half the adventure!
Once on the boat you will feel your adrenaline surge as you power deeper into Skippers Canyon through the dramatic canyons of the Shotover River. Our highly skilled jet boat drivers manoeuvre the boat just inches from the sheer canyon walls and keep the excitement levels high with speeds in excess of 80kmh and a series of full 360 degree spins. Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour is the only jet boat ride where you get to experience historic gold mining relics that still remain in the river and Lord of the Rings locations.
Skippers Canyon Jet is THE must do jet boat trip in Queenstown.
The Original Jet Boat Ride
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1 Day, Queenstown
| Priced Per: | Person |
| Ages: | 2-70 Years |
Get ready for an insane 60 minute Queenstown Jet boat ride thundering across three waterways traveling at speeds of up to 95kph in the fastest and meanest Jet boats in town.
Blast across Lake Wakatipu and down the world-famous Kawarau and Shotover Rivers with 45km of unforgettable thrills, 360 degree spins and adrenaline in one of the world’s most stunning locations.
Departing every hour on the hour from Central Queenstown, come and experience the world’s first Jet boat ride with Kawarau Jet (KJet) from the Main Town Pier or Frankton Marina. There’s a reason we’ve been around for over 60 years… it’s in our blood!
Highlights:
- A wild ride on the world famous SHOTOVER & KAWARAU RIVERS
- 60 MINUTES of pure adrenaline and stunning scenery
- 360° SPINS and acceleration in one of our high powered, twin engine Jet boats
- FASTEST JET BOATS in town – reaching speeds of up to 95kph
- REAL JET BOATING in water that’s less than 5cm deep in places
- GREAT VALUE – more bang for your buck
- NO HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS to ride KJet
- HASSLE FREE – just step on board one of our Big Yellow Jet boats at the Main Town Pier on Queenstown’s waterfront. We’re located right in the heart of Queenstown Bay
- INNOVATION – we designed the first roll bar system, as well as twin engine technology and heated handrails
- KICK-ASS SKILLED DRIVERS trained to the highest standard in the industry
- 100% KIWI – locally owned and operated
Kawarau Jet to Raft Combo
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Combine two of Queenstown’s most iconic activities, for one awesome adventure .
- 4 hours and 30 minutes
- Thrilling 30min Jet Boat across Lake Wakatipu to meet your raft
- Raft grade 2-3 white water rapids down the picture-perfect Kawarau River
- Tackle the famous 400m Dog Leg rapid, NZ’s longest commercially rafted rapid
- Cliff jumping and rapid swimming (optional)
Queenstown 60-Min Jet Boat Adventure
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An exhilarating adventure starting in the heart of Queenstown.
- 60 min down Frankton Arm and on to the Kawarau River
- Speeds up to 95kmph & epic 360-degree spins
- Expert drivers
For those here for the Autumn/Winter – we recommend dressing as you would for a day in the snow! There is a chance you will get wet!
Queenstown 25-Min Jet Boat Adventure
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An exhilarating adventure starting in the heart of Queenstown.
- 25 min down Frankton Arm and on to the Kawarau River
- Speeds up to 95kmph & epic 360-degree spins
- Expert drivers
For those here for the Autumn/Winter – we recommend dressing as you would for a day in the snow! There is a chance you will get wet!
Jetboat Ride on Trinity Inlet
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Awesome 35min Jet Boat adventure!
Experience the thrills of jet boating in stunning Cairns
Your experienced Captain provides interesting commentary about the beautiful sights of the Trinity Inlet
Purchase awesome on-board photos of your adventure
The most thrilling way to cool off in Cairns
Explore a stunning environment alive with natural flora and fauna
Local Captain with some great information about Cairns and the waterway to share! (And he’s funny too!)
Jet Boat Ride
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Jump on board! Hold on tight! Prepare to get wet!
Let our qualified jet boat pilot take you on a 380hp ride to remember around Airlie Beach’s picturesque Pioneer Bay!
Spitting out a whopping 600L/s our Jet Boat “Cheeky Bee” will be sure to make your day.
Crammed full of adrenaline pumping action, this is the Ultimate scenic tour! 180’s, 360’s, Drifts & some submarine action is a certainty.
See the best of Airlie from the water, multi-million dollar mansions, our native wild life & even a ship wreck! We often encounter Turtles, Dugong’s and Rays.
With FREE photos this is by far the most value-packed tour in the Whitsundays!
Multiple tour times throughout the day makes it pretty hard for you to miss out!
Thundercat
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Thundercat offers an exhilarating ride around the Whitsunday Islands all in one day.
Visit the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout and 2 snorkeling opportunities on the fringing Great Barrier Reef.
Thundercat is one of the fastest catamarans in the Whitsundays and has been designed for stability and speed so it’s perfect for passengers who are concerned about seasickness.
The all-inclusive package departs from Airlie Beach and is suitable for families, couples and groups wanting to experience once in a lifetime moments.
Thundercat is proud to be accredited as a Climate Action Leading tour. This is the highest level of ECO certification offered in Australia.
Whitsunday Bullet
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Whitsunday Bullet combines comfort with speed to provide a sensational trip around the Whitsunday Islands.
You will visit all the world-famous Whitsunday icons, all in one action-packed day! Reaching an exhilarating speed of 25knots, the cruise to the first stop takes only around 70 minutes.
Having been custom-built, especially for tours in the Whitsundays means Whitsunday Bullet has been designed with modern amenities and comfort in mind. Every seat is forward-facing, with back support and 180-degree views, the whole vessel is covered for shade, plus there’s even a real toilet on board. Safe and easy access on and off the boat by use of stairs at the front means Whitsunday Bullet is suitable for all. Plus, the catamaran’s fantastic stability ensures a smooth calm ride.
Double Island Dive Adventure
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Let Aqua 5 take you on a dive adventure around the 74 islands of the Whitsundays there’s something for everyone! Explore beautiful fringing coral reef teeming with marine life and colourful corals right next to he Great Barrier Reef marine park.
The Whitsundays has a large range of colourful tropical reef fish and diver favourites such as Maori wrasse, Queensland groupers ,Batfish, parrotfish and a vast range of angel and butterfly fish. All are good indicators of a healthy coral reef system found here.
Also commonly encountered on our dives are hawksbill turtles, olive sea snakes , featherstars , wobbiegong and reef sharks. And a personal favourite of ours is nudibranchs of the 700 species found in Australia a large range are found in the Whitsundays!
In the winter months Manta rays and humpback whales migrate to the Whitsundays and are not uncommon sights
All photos shown on our page are taken on our dives around the Whitsundays.
Here’s a selection of dive sites we love to dive!
Black Island – Island diving at it’s finest ! One of our favourite dive sites, Black Island offers a gentle drift dive along the reef slope close to the island. A very healthy and diverse range of hard and soft corals. Plenty of shallow caves, gullies and ledges to explore. Subject to some currents providing perfect conditions for lots of marine life.
Diving depth: 2-15 metres
Visibility: 2 – 15 metres
Snorkelling: At low tide