Who owns the Shotover Jet?

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.

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 invented the Shotover Jet?

Kevin Melhop
Kevin Melhop, whose father and uncle Harold and Alan Melhop started the Shotover Jet in 1965, is presented with a thank you during the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations on behalf of current owner Ngai Tahu by Sir Tipene O’Reagan and deputy Prime Minister Bill English.

Is Shotover Jet running?

Hi Nicola, the Shotover Jet runs every 30 minutes during the day.

Who invented the jet boat?

engineer Sir William Hamilton
The modern jetboat was developed by New Zealand engineer Sir William Hamilton in the mid-1950s. His goal was a boat to run up the fast-flowing rivers of New Zealand that were too shallow for propellers.

How long does the Shotover Jet go for?

Shotover Jet operates 7 Days (weather and river conditions permitting). Our office is open 9am until 5pm. Our Shotover Jet Boat trips run every hour from 10am until 4pm.

Is Shotover Jet Safe?

You’re In Safe Hands With a fleet of seven identical V8, twin-engine jet boats and an unparalleled maintenance and risk management programme, Shotover Jet continues to raise industry safety standards. We have been operating commercial jet boats in the Shotover River Canyons continuously since 1965.

Where is Shotover NZ?

Shotover Country is a suburb of Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand. It has around 810 sections and was originally 202 hectares when first rezoned from rural to residential. The suburb began in 2012 when sections first came up for sale.

Can you go on a jet boat while pregnant?

Hi Zariq. Unfortunately Shotover Jet do not recommend people who are pregnant to go on the jet boat ride for safety precausions.

How fast are jet boats?

Jet skis have an average speed of 65 mph. Jet boats go a mean of 25 miles but can go way beyond that in the event the water jets are more efficient (approximately 60 miles ). With most ships, it isn’t essential to have ear protection while you’re out on the water.

Who built the first jet boat 1953?

In the 1950s Sir William Hamilton pioneered the first commercial waterjet.

Can you go on a jet boat pregnant?

If you have any specific medical conditions including breaks and fractures, or if you suffer from back or neck problems please advise us at the time of booking so we can assess and advise your suitability to travel. Unfortunately if you are pregnant we do not recommend that you ride on the jet boat.