Goldfields Jetboating and Go Kart Combo - Cromwell

Highlights

• Exhilarating 40 minute Jetboat ride with 360 degree spins
• Racing through the mighty Kawarau Gorge exploring one of New Zealands most historic gold mining area
• Thrilling Solo or Tandem Go Karting Race

Description

Sit down and hold on tight for your exhilarating 40 minute jetboat ride through the Kawarau Gorge. The highly trained and informative drivers will steer you down the Kawarau River past canyons walls, rugged cliffs, and large boulders. Reaching epic speeds this jetboat ride is complete with lots of the famous 360 degree spins and knowledge of the Gold mining history in that region.

Just when you think the fun is over, Helmet up and get ready to race Highlands Motorsport outdoor 650 metre long Go Kart track. Located just 3km from the Goldfields Mining Centre you can discuss who will top the leadership board on the journey from Goldfields Jet to Highlands Motorsport Park.

Once arriving at Highlands Motorsport Park the concrete jungle awaits you and your competitors – take the drivers seat in a single Go Kart or choose to tandem with one of your friends or family members. The top quality German build Go Karts can be pushed to speeds to 50km/hr.

This combo is one to get the adrenaline pumping for the whole family, end the day with a podium picture located right outside the Go Kart office.  

Trip Includes

• 40 minute Jetboat ride
• Specially trained & informative drivers
• Lots of 360 degree spins
• Life Jackets & Spray Jackets
• 1 x 10 minute Go Kart Session at Highlands
• Helmet and hair net

Duration

• Allow 2 hours to enjoy both of these experiences

Departures

• Daily departures 10.00am & 12.00pm
• Jetboat Departs from Goldfields Mining Centre, Kawarau Gorge, State Highway 6 (SH6)
• Go Karts Depart from Highlands Motorsport Park Corner SH6 and Sandflat Road, Cromwell
• Transfers from Queenstown are NOT included. You must make your own way to the Goldfields Jet located 40 minutes drive out of Queenstown near Cromwell
• Operates Daily all year (except Christmas)

Other Information

• Please check into the Goldfield Mining Centre 15 minutes prior to your boat departing.
• Handheld devices are not permitted aboard the jet boat (head, wrist or chest mounted are fine)
• Please speak to one of our staff if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions including back or neck related injuries.
• Wheelchair access is limited at our base at the Goldfields Mining Centre; however, we do have an access point that we can arrange alternative pick up. Please call or email ahead to let us know so we can arrange this at no extra cost.
• This activity is subject to weather and river conditions
• Photos & videos available of your experience to purchase
• Toilets onsite
• Free Lockers to store your belongs during your experience
• Children must be over the age of 6 years old and must be over 22kgs for this experience – driver age minimum 10 years old & minimum height 1.40m. Passenger age minimum 6 years old & minimum height 1.20m
• Single or two-seater options
• Go Karts are not operational in the rain or ice
• You can supply your own NZ Safety accredited helmet as long as it is full face or you provide goggles.
• You can bring a Go-Pro camera on the Go Karts and we do have helmets with Go-Pro mounts.
• Go Karts / Highlands have a zero tolerance to alcohol on all self drive activities – so if you’ve been drinking the answer will be NO!
• If you would prefer to pair your jetboat with a guided tour of the Goldfields Mining Centre click here

What to wear

• Wear a warm jacket or fleece, casual footwear, sunglasses & sunscreen (hats & gloves in winter)
• No loose clothing
• Closed footwear
• IN WINTER MONTHS – we recommend wearing gloves to combat the cold temperatures that you will be exposed to while driving our Go Karts.  We do not provide gloves so please bring some along.

Normal Retail Prices

• Adult : NZD$174.00
• Child (6 - 14 yrs old): NZD$114.00