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Skippers Canyon Jet

This is recognised as a very uniquely Queenstown business, owned and operated by 5th generation locals who arrived in Queenstown in the 1860’s with the gold rush that became Queenstown. These days they still live in the Canyons without normal water, or power supply and run jet boating tours on the Shotover river

Skippers Canyon is a stunning back country area, the 4WD road we use was carved out of the mountains by miners over 125 years ago to access the Shotover river for gold mining. These days it is a thrilling drive to the Shotover river for Jet boating.

Driven by highly skilled operators, 30 minutes of tight narrow canyons await, skimming over only 4 inches of water, towering walls whizzing by, and with full 360 degree spins thrown in for good measure this is a trip you will want to try again and again

Considered some of the narrowest canyons in the world, this is really great jet boating, and fantastic value for a 3 hour tour from town. Groups have the option for exclusive tours and timings to suit the groups tour schedule

Skippers Skyline Combo

4WD, Jet-boating, Helicopter, 5 luge rides and gondola to town.

A fantastic way to see the best of the area from the air, from a land tour and from the water, skimming through the Canyons by Jet boat.

Hotel pick up and guided tour with specialised commentary into the heart of the Southern Alps where you board Skippers Canyon Jet and jet through the Canyons of the upper Shotover river returning to find helicopters lining the banks of the river ready and waiting for your next exciting leg of the journey. Fly up out of the Canyons, across the Wakatipu basin landing at Skyline Gondola where you can take your time to race down the Skyline luge (5 rides), then return by the Skyline gondola at your leisure to town.

Wine / Art / Bungy / Arrowtown Tour

If you are looking for something unique in Queenstown then create a 12/ or full day out for yourself including the indulgences you want to include. With a huge array of art galleries, and wineries, with the 1st commercial Bungy Jump site, Arrowtown and a selection of Health Spa’s, golf courses, and hot pools in the valley, let us help you make a day to truly remember, planned exactly as you want it.

Nature Walk

Some of the most stunning walks in the world are on our doorstep, the Routeburn, Greenstone, Caples, Rees track, Keplar, Milford, and Hollyford tracks are all accessible from Queenstown as multi day walks, or you can take a day walk into the native beech forests of the South Island and be back to your hotel in the evening for hot meals and warm beds! Ask for options on day walks from Queenstown.

Shotover Canyon Swing

(Ideal for small groups up to 15 people at one time) 109m of straight down! This is fantastic for small groups wanting something just a little different where you can have the place to yourselves to jump, with a multitude of different “Jump styles” to choose from. With speeds of 150km an hour and 60m freefall on the way down this jump rocks! An added bonus: The staff there are fantastic, professional but expect a bit of ribbing on the edge for the Ultimate Canyon Rush!

Group White Water Rafting

This ½ day out is a great way for groups to get wet and wild on the famous Shotover river, all you need are your swimming attire and a towel, with a sense of adventure! Swimming skills are essential for the Shotover river, or there is the more sedate Kawarau river to choose. If you have small children there is also an option for them, a great way to introduce kids to adventure rafting!

Frisbee Golf

Best in a group, this is a fun activity in Queenstown and best of all it’s FREE! Get a Frisbee and head to the Queenstown gardens for “Hole #1” This is like golf, but with a frisbee, and 18 holes throughout the gardens to test even the most confident thrower! A great way for groups to enjoy time out in central Queenstown (Frisbees can be hired with course maps from Shotover Canyon Swing Shotover St, central Queenstown).

Helicopter Experience

A picture perfect alpine paradise is best viewed from above! Discover the ancient icefalls of glaciers before an alpine snow landing.  Stand in snow surrounded by stunning mountain peaks. See lake Wakatipu's mysterious northern shores, bush covered valleys, unparalleled views of Mount Aspiring and the mighty Rees and Dart River valleys. 

Dinner with a Difference

Let us organise a dinner with a difference! Exclusive NZ hangi, or back country BBQ.

Groups looking for something unique, very NZ and surprisingly affordable, don’t go past our exclusive group hangi (Hangi: A traditional Maori dinner cooked underground on hot stones, traditionally meat and vegetables), or our BBQ options, with stunning scenery why not get in the picture and have dinner brought to you!

Behind the Scenes Bungy Tour

Take a look at how it all began, with an exclusive tour through the Secrets of Bungy, with options to jump the 1st ever commercial bungy site, or book in for our highest jump, the Nevis at 132m. This is a reasonably sedate way to introduce groups to Bungy jumping (jump is not included) with the option to jump for anyone who wants to!