40 Minute Jet Boat Experience On The Kawarau River With Goldfields Jet - Queenstown

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Duration: 40 Mins
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    10am - 12pm - 2pm
  • Departure Details :
    1 Sandflat Road, Cromwell 9384, New Zealand
  • Return Details :
    Returns to original departure point
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

A spectacular jet boat ride on the mighty Kawarau River through the heart of one of New Zealands most historic gold-mining regions. Our specially designed jet boats and highly trained drivers will take you on an unforgettable 40-minute ride through the Kawarau Gorge. Power-to-weight, these 13-seater V8 powered 4.8 metre pocket rockets leave many of the Queenstown boats in their spray. With their small size and stonking big 8.2 lire Chevy motors, the Goldfields Jet fleet of boats are more exciting in multiple high speed 360 degree spins and skim faster past sheer rock walls of the Kawarau Gorge.

Know More about this tour

At Goldfields Jet we take pride in being 100% NZ owned and operated. We are also proud to have a 100% safety record, across all our activities, since opening in 1991. We know its a privilege to live and work in one of the most stunning areas in the world - we get great satisfaction from seeing our visitors appreciate the unique beauty and unforgettable experiences of the Kawarau Gorge. We look forward to sharing it with you too
Your experience starts as soon as you arrive in the stunning Kawarau Gorge and are greeted by one of our friendly, fun team. After a full safety briefing, head down to the banks of the mighty Kawarau River and step aboard one of our high-spec, purpose built V8 jet boats - your 40 minute adrenaline journey is about to begin!
Navigate the shallow, braided waters of the Bannockburn arm at epic speeds, power up stream through the breathtakingly narrow Kawarau Gorge, racing past canyon walls before arriving at the base of the impressive Staircase Rapids. The only ride to offer you shallow water and deep rapids in one adrenaline filled hit, with multiple 360 spins thrown in for good measure! No need to look anywhere else - experience the best!

Inclusions

All taxes, fees and handling charges

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Professionally trained driver

Full length spray coats & life jackets

Free Parking

Please Check in 30 minutes before your booked departure time

Free Entry into Highlands Museum

10% off Highlands Motorsport products with jet boat booking

Exclusions

Transportation to/from attractions

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not wheelchair accessible

If you are in a wheelchair please inform our staff so we can arrange an alternative pick up

Refunds will not be issued if activity is missed due to late/non arrival of customer to activity.

Children must be 5 years & older and weigh over 22kgs. Children must also be accompanied by an adult.

Near public transportation

Goldfields Jet operates in most weather conditions please dress appropriately

Most travelers can participate

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler Reviews

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  • 09-Aug-2020

    Awesome experience and great value for money. Shaun was a fantastic driver and very knowledgeable about the history and development and changes of the river and area.

  • 19-Jul-2020

    My 10 and 12 year old daughters LOVED the 360 degree spins! Really interesting jet boat ride in the goldfield River. Highly recommend 10/10.

  • 08-Jul-2020

    So much fun & learnt a bit about the Kawarau Gorge & local history, jet boat driver was awesome, highly recommend.

  • 11-Mar-2020

    Jet boats in NZ are their own genre; Goldfields Jet does it really well. The main gig is close calls with sharp rocks, and requisite Hamilton turns done with gusto. (Prepare to get thoroughly soaked if you're sitting in front, and take the offer of the spray jacket, you'll need it.) The Kawarau Gorge is (sorry) gorgeous, and running the jet is the best way to see it from the inside on the water. The tour guides do a great job of working in local mining history as well as geological history of the canyon. If you're at all into wine tours, take advantage of the combo deal to have lunch and a wine flight at nearby Carrick Vineyard -- you'll get boated downriver to the spot, the food is amazing, and the wine is delightful. Goldfields Jet really goes the extra mile with this offer.

  • 09-Mar-2020

    Absolutely mind blowing experience, Mike the driver was fantastic and had Alot of knowledge about the area. Amazing views, was the highlight of my trip. Would highly recommend!!!!!!

  • 08-Mar-2020

    We went for a ride with Mike , what a thrill ! Beautiful scenery , and such friendly, helpful staff. Will be visiting again

  • 07-Mar-2020

    I had an issue with my booking, and the team there went above and beyond putting it right. Really impressed with the service. Jet boat driver was awesome and always in control. Excellent and worth the money!

  • 02-Mar-2020

    Really friendly and proficient staff, this is a well oiled machine that knows how to deliver on promise. We particularly liked the highest upstream area and the chance to travel through a shallower offshoot.

  • 27-Jan-2020

    A very exciting ride for our two kids aged 23 and 16. Fantastic scenery and an exhilarating ride. They both gave it 5 stars and would highly recommend to others

  • 12-Jan-2020

    Welcomed by their friendly staffs, we were properly suited with long raincoats and life jackets before boarded on the jet boat. Our guide, MIKE is spectacular and well-versed in the history of the Mine as well as Kawarau Gorge River. He also caused us to '....our pants' every time he made that deadly 360 degree spins. However, we came out alive and well. Not to worry! We travelled in one big family comprising of young kids to teens. They all enjoyed the ride and to-date we are still reminiscing the moment. Highly recommended and worth the money spent! They also supplied to us both photos and videos taken during the ride. A great memory to keep.

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