Australia
0 to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds, in the world's only 4-seater commercial jet sprint boat.
A short, brutal ride in a jet sprint boat built by a 7-time World Jet Sprint Champion: 0 to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds and up to 4 g-forces on the corners. Protective gear and a safety briefing included.
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This is not a scenic cruise. Jet sprint boats are built to go flat out round tight corners, and this is the only 4-seater commercial one in the world: a professional driver up front and three passengers behind. It accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds, and the corners pull up to 4 g. The boats are built by 7-time World Jet Sprint Champion Peter Caughey, and the course is purpose-built: a tight loop of channels around a series of islands in the Gibbston Valley.
You check in at the base on the Gibbston Highway, sign the waiver, and get kitted out in a sturdy helmet and spray jacket. The safety briefing comes next, then you are strapped in. The driver runs three separate rotations of the track, each one a blur of hard acceleration, flat-out straights and corners that stack you against your harness. The whole session is 15 minutes, with around 10 of them on the water, which is exactly as long as your neck wants.
It runs from the Gibbston Valley, on the highway from Queenstown towards Cromwell, and transport is not included: a paid shuttle leaves central Queenstown twice daily (9:15am and 1:15pm from Athol Street, 9:30am and 1:30pm from the Frankton bus interchange) for a minimum of two people. Minimum height is 1.2m and maximum weight 125kg. Pregnant passengers cannot ride, and neck or back injuries are assessed case by case at booking. Enclosed shoes are essential. It goes ahead in rain; the crew assess anything heavier on the day.
0 to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds
Up to 4 g on the corners
Only 4-seater commercial jet sprint boat in the world
Built by 7-time World Jet Sprint Champion Peter Caughey
Three rotations of a purpose-built island course
Helmet, spray jacket and briefing included
Runs in the rain
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Public reviews of the operator who runs this tour on the ground.
"We did the Off-roading and Jet-sprinting as part of our works do. I will definitely be telling friends and family about how much fun both experiences were, and I'll bring my partner back to have a go."
Escape15705421976
Tripadvisor review
"It was the BEST day from start to finish and such an amazing day out for them and their friends."
Dee S
Tripadvisor review
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New Zealand
9 days · 8 nights
4.9 (575 · Trustpilot)
Auckland to Wellington
6 meals included
$1999 AUD
≈ $222/day
New Zealand
9 days · 8 nights
4.9 (575 · Trustpilot)
Christchurch to Queenstown
7 meals included
$1999 AUD
≈ $222/day
New Zealand
17 days · 16 nights
4.9 (575 · Trustpilot)
Auckland to Queenstown
13 meals included
$4399 AUD
≈ $259/day
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