Shotover Jet

Let me start off by saying that I am in no way embarrassed or ashamed of the fact that I did not bungy jump.  It's simply not something I am interested in doing and I do not see the point in spending a lot of money to do something I don't want to do.  I rappelled 100m, I think I proved I can handle heights when necessary.

I do, however, enjoy a little adrenaline rush and wanted to partake in at least one of the many crazy activities that are abundant in Queenstown (you cannot walk down the street without seeing at least a few people paragliding overhead.)

Due to time constraints, rafting and river sledging really weren't options.  So I decided to go with Queenstown's original adrenaline rush: jetboating.  These types of boats were invented in New Zealand in the '50s to explore the shallow, braided rivers that are common here.  They can reach speeds of 80km/h in water only four inches deep, and can turn on a dime.  Watch the video to get a taste of what Jeff and I experienced during our thrilling ride on the Shotover River.  And yes, we did come as close to the rocks as it looks.