Getting Wet on the Shotover Jet

The thrills and spills keep on coming and no trip to Queenstown would be complete without a ride on the Shotover Jet, which is famous for its high speeds, narrow canyons and 360 degree spins. It is also known for the jet boat that turned into a fireball on New Year's Eve, but that's another story!

The Wonder had prepared thoroughly for his latest adventure. The previous afternoon had been spent on a "heavy training session" in a bar, which would surely help now that it was time to board this little red boat. The picture below is razor sharp, but you will notice that the thumping hangover was being well disguised by my fuzzy exterior. Oh yes, this was going to be the perfect tonic for a sore head!

We climbed into the boat and the driver graciously moved out of the way so that I could take the wheel of his half million dollar dream machine. I realised that I was probably still over the alcohol limit though, so I handed back the controls immediately.


The boat roared away and picked up more speed as it thundered down the tight canyon. It surged left, then right, then left again, before pirouetting across a slightly wider section. Then came the rapids! Bang, bang, bang! The boat skidded across the waves as the cold wind brushed past our faces. Then it was time for some more spins like the one below...Wicked!


The boat bounced and skipped across the water for a little longer, but then it was time to return to base. I really wanted to do it again but decided it could wait until another day!

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