Essential Queenstown - 4WD & Jet Boat Combo

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Custom 4WD offroad tour from Queenstown
Explore historic gold mining areas
Visit scenic LOTR filming locations
Ride the famous Shotover Jet!
25 minute thrilling jet boat ride
Spectacular scenery of Shotover Canyon
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$434.00NZD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience
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5/5
Based on 5 reviews
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Larissa Gochian

over 6 years ago

Enjoyable ride and very great tour guide

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Trusted Customer

almost 7 years ago

Shotover was fun! 4WD was amazing, had some good photo shots of the views of the town and the mountains.

What you can expect

Combine two great adventures in one and start with a 4WD tour through the historical Arrow River and abandoned gold mining region. Follow this unique experience with the thrill and adventure of the leading Shotover Jet boat ride through the narrow Shotover Canyons.

Your day will begin with the 4WD tour. Climb on board one of Nomad Safaris' custom built off road 4WD vehicles for your adventure into the stunning and historical New Zealand back country. Enjoy time exploring the abandoned gold mining region of the Arrow River and famous Lord of the Rings filming locations. Put the 4WD vehicle through its paces as you travel the rugged road with your guide. You will be treated to morning or afternoon tea and be able to test your skills at gold panning.

After the completion of your 4WD experience get set for your next thrilling adventure with Shotover Jet. Embrace yourselves for the trip of a life time as you sit, gripped to your seat while your jet boat driver navigates the dramatic narrow Shotover canyons at speed. Take time to appreciate the breathtaking scenery but don't forget to hold on tight as your driver throws the jet boat into an exhilarating 360 degree spin. 

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Custom 4WD adventure with Nomad Safaris
  • Gold panning
  • Jetboat through the Shotover canyons with Shotover Jet , renowned for being the worlds most exciting jet boat ride
Duration
  • Allow 4 hours
Departure Location
  • 8.15am & 1.30pm
  • Departs from your central Queenstown hotel
  • Operates daily all year
Additional Information
  • 4WD tour in a 6 seater Land Rover or Land Cruiser
  • Minimum height to ride the jet boat is 1 metre (3ft)
  • The Shotover Jet is not suitable for pregnant women
  • Spray jackets are provided on request to help keep you dry

Recent reviews

5/5
Based on 5 reviews
L

Larissa Gochian

over 6 years ago

Enjoyable ride and very great tour guide

T

Trusted Customer

almost 7 years ago

Shotover was fun! 4WD was amazing, had some good photo shots of the views of the town and the mountains.

T

Trusted Customer

almost 7 years ago

Love! Love! Love! We were so lucky to have the 4wd tour all to ourselves (my partner and I) and Jill was fabulous and informative and very funny, we loved it! And the shotover jet was incredibly fun!

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