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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 around NZ $130.00 per person
Just north of Queenstown, you can experience the ride of your life as you twist and turn down the Shotover River and through Skippers Canyon at high speeds. Your blood will be pumping as your jet boat maneuvers through an obstacle course of sheer cliffs and overhanging walls, fishtailing, power braking and doing 360-degree spins. Not for the faint-hearted, this is the ultimate, pure-adrenaline jet boat ride. More... |
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Jet Boating - Queenstown - Starting from around NZ $190.00 per person
Get the best of both New Zealand’s history and great outdoors on this unique tour from Queenstown that explores the history and natural beauty of Skippers Canyon. Experience a rush of adrenaline and the thrill of high-speed jet boating down the Shotover River; discover the gold rush history of Skippers Canyon over a cup of billy tea with a 5th-generation local; visit the family museum; and try your luck panning for gold.
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