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Goldfields Jet - 40 Minute Jet Boat Experience

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Experience the rush of a thrilling jet boat ride and discover the fascinating history New Zealand's most historic gold mining region!

Experience the rush of a thrilling jet boat ride and discover the fascinating history New Zealand's most historic gold mining region!

Highlights

  • Discover the spectacular Kawarau river and gorge by a thrilling jet boat ride
  • Navigate narrow spaces and exciting rapids with an expert driver
  • Learn about the historic Gold mining history and journey to the Goldfields Mining Centre
  • Finish with our unique 360-degree spin!

Experience a spectacular jet boat ride on the mighty Kawarau River, located within the heart of one of New Zealand's most historic gold mining regions!

Enjoy an unforgettable ride with specifically designed jet boats and high trained drivers, blasting past sheer cliff faces and giant boulders only inches away! Hold on and experience the adrenaline rush of a 360-degree spin!

Have an adventure, experiencing the rush of the mighty Kawarau River on this fantastic jet boat ride!

Add a museum entry pass to the Highlands Motorpark for $15.00 per person!

Adult $130.00 (14 years +)
Child $70.00 (5-13 years old)

What's included

  • Spray coats and life jackets
  • Free lockers available to store your belongings
  • Free car and coach parking

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • Highlands Motorsport Park Corner SH6 Sandflat Road
  • Cromwell 9310

Restrictions

  • Children must be over 5 years old and over 22kgs to enjoy this experience.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Please Note: You are required to be at front desk at Highlands Motorsport Park 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Goldfields Jet base is located at Highlands 5 Minutes drive from Cromwell, 1 hour from Queenstown Central, 45 Minutes from Frankton and 45 Minutes from Wanaka.

  • Minimum numbers apply for booking to be confirmed. Tickets are strictly non transferable and non refundable - please ensure you select the correct date and time (bookings are time and date specific).

    Please also note that transport is not provided and that you must make your own way to Goldfields.

    Add a museum entry pass to the Highlands Motorpark for $15.00 per person!

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.8

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Ralf from Germany wrote on 27 February 2020

wir waren zufrieden

Es hat riesen Spaß gemacht.

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From Goldfields Jet - 40 Minute Jet Boat Experience

Thanks for your awesome review! We are glad you enjoyed your experience!

Lukas from Austria wrote on 02 April 2018

Nette Abwechslung

War einen Besuch wert, einmal Jetboat fahren ist jedoch nach meinem Empfinden genug. Location hier ist sicher spannender wie in einem See. Preis ist eher teuer, ist jedoch überall in NZ etwa gleich.

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Susanne from Germany wrote on 29 November 2016

Wahnsinn!

Es hat riesig Spaß gemacht. Wir sind in hohem Tempo durch den Canyon und haben die ein oder andere 360 Grad-Drehung gemacht. Der Guide hat zwar ein bisschen zur Region und der Geschichte erzählt, aber wir saßen in der letzten Reihe und haben aufgrund des lauten Motors nichts verstanden. Man wird ziemlich nass, also am besten Wechselsachen dabei haben. Einen Fön gibt es vor Ort.

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Michael from Austria wrote on 19 July 2016

40 Minuten?

5 Sterne für Jetboating an sich, ABER da dies keine Bewertung für die Aktivität, sondern für den Anbieter ist muss ich meine Begeisterung für diese sehr zu empfehlende Sache zurückstecken. Ich habe zum Glück ein gutes Angebot auf dieser Seite bekommen, sonst wäre meine Freude wahrscheinlich ein bisschen gedämpft, da die Fahrt (mit 40 Minuten angegeben) nach maximal 25 Minuten vorbei war (ja ich habe gestoppt). Die 40 Minuten würde ich eher auf die gesamte Zeit (Wartezeit, Umziehen, Ein- und Aussteigen) beziehen.

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Nicola Ross from United Kingdom wrote on 16 January 2023

Awesome!

We all loved it. Very clear safety instructions. Gave interesting snippets of history in the area - 100% recommend

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