Who owns the Shotover Jet?
Ngai Tahu Holdings
In mid-1999 Ngai Tahu Holdings became a major shareholder in Shotover Jet and today Shotover Jet is 100% privately New Zealand owned and operated by Ngai Tahu Holdings.
What is the name of the famous jet boat that operates on the Shotover River?
Take on the mighty Shotover River with Kawarau Jet (KJet) – Queenstown’s original Jet boat ride. Only KJet offers a 60 minute Queenstown Jet boat experience with unforgettable thrills, spins & exhilaration across three waterways in one of the world’s most stunning locations.
How fast is the Shotover Jet?
90 km/hour
Shotover Jet has thrilled over 3 million people since 1965 – and now it’s your turn! Take a unique, breathtaking ride through dramatic and narrow canyons at speeds of up to 90 km/hour, and hold on tight for our famous 360˚ spins and more.
How old is my Shotover Jet?
What is the minimum age for Shotover Jet and can a child travel unaccompanied? Children 5 – 15 years travel for $67 and we will carry infants (3-4 years) but all children must be a minimum of 1 metre high to be able to ride in the ‘Jet Boat’.
Who founded Shotover Jet?
Kevin Melhop
At the unveiling of a pounamu sculpture to make 50 years of Shotover Jet were (from left): Kevin Melhop, whose father and uncle Harold and Alan Melhop started the Shotover Jet in 1965, Owen Palmer, son of the second owner Herm Palmer, fourth owner Jim Boult and third owners Heather and Trevor Gamble.
Where is the Shotover River?
South Island of New Zealand
The Shotover River is located in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. The name correctly suggests that this 75-kilometre (47 mi) long river is fast flowing, with numerous rapids.
Where does the Shotover Jet leave from?
We are located on Gorge Road at 3 Arthurs Point (approximately a 10 minute drive from Queenstown). Please check in at the river base at least 30 minutes before the trip time.
Who invented the jet boat?
Sir Charles William Feilden Hamilton OBE
Sir Charles William Feilden Hamilton OBE (26 July 1899 – 30 March 1978) was a New Zealand engineer who developed the modern jetboat, and founded the water jet manufacturing company, CWF Hamilton Ltd.
Can you go on a jet boat when pregnant?
Still, doctors do advise pregnant mothers not to go jet skiing or boating because of the numerous risks associated with it.
What do I need for a Shotover Jet?
Eyewear (sunglasses / glasses) are recommended year-round. Waterproof jacket or raincoat, warm clothes, hat and gloves are strongly recommended in winter (although the handrails on the jet boats are heated).
Is there gold in the Shotover River?
The world-famous Shotover River was one of the richest gold-bearing rivers in the world, and gold was first discovered in Arthurs Point in 1862. Prospectors, miners and fortune seekers flocked to Queenstown where the river was cradled, sluiced and dredged.
