After a short bus ride out of Queenstown we came to the picturesque canyons of the Shotover River. The first thing we did after we got our plastic cover-ups was to review the safety rules and the hand signals the driver would give to let us know when he was about to execute a spin.
The thrill seekers are suited up and ready for the adventure.
And awaaaay we go - down the Shotover River and through the canyons for 7 km. in about 7 seconds. Skimming the surface of the water and just barely missing the vertical rock cliff. Excitement!
The jet boat, equipped with a heated hand rail, is moving so fast over the cold water that my face is frozen in a permanant smile. On the first big 360, or was it 420 - I got a big dump of cold water down the back of my neck. No matter this was a thrilling ride.
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