Jet Sprint And Off-Road, 45 Minutes

Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown

★ 5.0 45 reviews

from $161.68 per person

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Duration: 45 minutes
Meeting point: Oxbow Adventure Co, Gibbston Highway
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: Oxbow Adventure Co

Overview

This 45-minute experience pairs two high-adrenaline activities at one Gibbston Valley site, about 20 minutes from Queenstown Airport along State Highway 6. Oxbow Adventure Co runs a jet sprint boat ride and an off-roading session, both based from the same location just past Nevis Bluff. Travellers arrive at 2696 Gibbston Highway, take part in both activities, and finish back where they started.

The jet sprint boat ride and the off-roading session make up the experience, with spray jacket, helmet, hairnet and sunglasses all provided. One reviewer praised the 4x4 course as very well designed, and reviewers describe the combination as exhilarating and adrenaline-fuelled. Drivers can adjust the intensity, which one family appreciated when a member with a fractured wrist was still able to ride.

It suits travellers chasing adrenaline who are short on time, since everything happens at one site in under an hour plus travel. There is a minimum height of 1.2 metres and a cap of 15 travellers per session. It is not recommended for people with back problems or for pregnant travellers, though the site itself is wheelchair and pushchair accessible.

An open jet boat carves a wide spray arc on deep blue Lake Wakatipu off Queenstown Bay, passengers seen from behind.

What's Included

Included

Spray jacket
Hairnet
Helmet
Sunglasses
Safety briefing

Not Included

Private transportation

Itinerary

Arrive at Gibbston HighwayMake your own way to 2696 Gibbston Highway in Gibbston, on the right just past Nevis Bluff on State Highway 6. Parking is available onsite, and the activity ends back at this same point.
Safety briefing and gearGear up with the provided spray jacket, hairnet, helmet and sunglasses, and receive a safety briefing before either activity begins.
Jet sprint boat and off-roadingTake part in the two activities that make up the experience. Check the booking page for the order in which they run.
Finish at meeting pointThe experience ends back at the original meeting point on Gibbston Highway. Private transportation is not included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan the day, from getting there to what the ride actually feels like.

Where This Tour Sits Among 3 Tours In Jet Boat Combos Listed Here (From-Price Per Person, USD)

Jet Sprint and Off-Road, 45 Minutes (this tour)$161.68
Rafting and Jet Boat Combo$186.64
Shotover Jet, eBike and Zipride$282

Getting there. There is no private transportation included, so plan your own drive out of Queenstown on State Highway 6 towards Gibbston Valley. The site is roughly 20 minutes from Queenstown Airport and is signed, with parking onsite. Allow travel time on top of the 45-minute activity itself.
Gear provided. Spray jacket, hairnet, helmet and sunglasses are all provided, so you do not need specialist clothing. A safety briefing is part of the package. Check the booking page for any other clothing requirements.
Adjustable intensity. Reviewers say the drivers can vary the intensity of the ride, which makes it workable for a range of confidence levels. One family reported that a member with a fractured wrist was accommodated on the ride.
Group feel. Sessions run with a maximum of 15 travellers. Reviews describe a shared adrenaline buzz rather than a sedate tour.
Who can ride. There is a minimum height of 1.2 metres. The experience is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers.
Weather risk. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, the operator offers a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your schedule.

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Common issues. The main practical limit is logistics: private transportation is not included, so you need your own vehicle or a ride to Gibbston, roughly 20 minutes from Queenstown Airport. There is also a minimum traveller number, and if it is not met the operator offers a different date or experience, or a full refund, which can disrupt tight plans. Weather cancellations are possible. The 1.2 metre minimum height and the cautions for back problems and pregnancy rule out some travellers.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

A spray jacket, hairnet, helmet and sunglasses are included, plus a safety briefing. The experience runs 45 minutes and covers both the jet sprint boating and the ultimate off-roading. Private transportation is not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

No. Private transportation is listed as not included. You make your own way to 2696 Gibbston Highway in Gibbston, about 20 minutes from Queenstown Airport, where parking is available onsite.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At 2696 Gibbston Highway, Gibbston 9371. Head out of Queenstown on State Highway 6 towards Gibbston Valley; the entrance is on the right just past Nevis Bluff, with signage and onsite parking. The activity ends back at the same point.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

There is a minimum height of 1.2 metres. The site is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, service animals are allowed, and surfaces and transportation are wheelchair accessible. The experience is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time. Weather cancellations and minimum-number cancellations come with an offer of a different date or a full refund.

How Intense Is The Ride, And What Should I Bring?

Reviewers describe both the jet boat and the off-road course as exhilarating, but note the drivers can vary the intensity to suit the group. All safety gear is provided, including the spray jacket, hairnet, helmet and sunglasses. Check the booking page for any additional items to bring. Since no private transportation is provided, you will need to arrange your own travel to the site.