Scenic Jet Boat Ride & 4WD Wilderness Adventure with Gold Panning & Snacks
Brace yourself for the heart-pounding jet bet boat ride, navigating through narrow canyons with spine-tingling 360° spins on the Shotover River. Then, delve into New Zealand’s rugged backcountry with Nomad Safaris, exploring abandoned gold mines and iconic ‘Lord of the Rings’ filming spots. Professional adventurers guide your 4WD journey, offering tea breaks and a chance to strike gold through gold panning. Elevate your Queenstown experience with this exclusive, action-packed adventure.
Inclusions
- Valid for one infant (0–3), one child (4–14) or one adult (15+)
- Please note: Children must be at least 100cm tall to attend
- Shotover Jet Boat ride on the Shotover River
- 4WD custom offroad tour into New Zealand’s backcountry
- Exploration of abandoned gold mining areas and ‘Lord of the Rings’ filming locations
- Gold panning experience
- Morning or afternoon tea
- Pick-up/drop-off available from selected Queenstown location
- Available every day: Departures at 8.15am, 9.15am, 1.30pm or 2.15pm (duration approximately 3.5 hours)
- Pick-up/Drop-off point: Info & Track, 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown, 9300 New Zealand
Pricing & availability
Things to know
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking 24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day: Departures at 8.15am, 9.15am, 1.30pm or 2.15pm
- Pick-Up/Drop-Off Point: Info & Track, 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown, 9300 New Zealand
- Please be ready at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
Important:
- Children must be at least 100cm tall to attend
- Infants under 4 years old are free of charge
- Food, drinks and optional gratuities are not included. Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to the vendor(s)
- Please allow up 3.5 hours for this experience, including travel time
Terms & Conditions:
- A minimum of two adults are required for this experience to proceed. In instances where these minimum tour numbers are not met, an alternative tour may be offered, or a refund will be given
- No responsibility is accepted for loss or damage to passenger’s personal property whilst on any trip
- Tour itineraries, routes and stops may be changed due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to weather conditions, road hazards or mechanical issues
- Nomad Safaris reserves the absolute right to cancel or reschedule any scheduled departures as a result of road or weather conditions
- Nomad Safaris has no liability for losses or additional expenses incurred by passengers due to sickness, weather, strikes, delays or changes in air or other transport services, force majeure, Act of God or other causes outside the control of Nomad Safaris
Cancellations:
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
- Please note: Please contact res@nomadsafaris.co.nz if you need to cancel between 7 days and 24 hours prior to your tour departure date
Changes to Bookings:
- 24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Please note we only offer pick-up and drop-off to our shop Info & Track/Snow located on 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown.
Nomad Safaris
Nomad Safaris provides bespoke Queenstown adventures. Explore Lord of the Rings sites, gold mining spots, and stunning landscapes in small groups. Immerse in Maori folklore, pioneer tales, and scenic wonders as you travel comfortably in off-road vehicles, connecting intimately with New Zealand’s magical wilderness.