Showing posts with label jetboating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jetboating. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Jetboating on the Shotover River, Skipper's Canyon NZ - Carolyn's Photos

 We have arrived at our jetboating destination and are in the process of finding our seats for 'adventure'!
A helicopter is dipping down to get up close and personal to the Shotover River.
 
 
 Now, it leaves spraying water and dust into the air.
 
 
 Our driver gives us some safety information and we are soon off and flying across the water.
 
 
 I got a few photos but was actually quite afraid to hold my camera (DSLR) up for fear of getting it wet or losing it. 
 
 
 The river is actually quite shallow with curves and rocks to maneuver.
 
 
 This is Judith pointing to something important.
What ever could it be?
 
 
 Now she smiles
 
 
 ...for the camera!
 
 
 John, our Irish friend, has a big smile too!
 
 

 We were a very congenial group having a GREAT time!
 
 
 Skippers Canyon bungee jump! 
Not for me! 
 
 
 Shotover River, Skipper's Canyon, NZ
 
 
 ...a look back at that bungee bridge!  wOw!
The courage it would take to jump off the bridge!
 This jump doesn't operate anymore.  It's been replaced by the Pipeline Bungee Jump (even higher)nearby.
Not for me, either!
 
 
 A rafting group gets ready to begin their adventure as we finish up.
 
 
Our boat waits for the next group.
We had BIG FUN!
...and, survived!
 
Group Pic!
 
November 30, 2012
Shotover River
Skipper's Canyon
New Zealand


Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Jetboating on the Shotover River, Skipper's Canyon - New Zealand (Jerry's Camera)

 We have reached our destination...the jetboat dock on the Shotover River in Skipper's Canyon, New Zealand.
A helicopter is hovering over us, dipping down and taking off again.
 
 
 All ready to go!
It's cold and it will only get colder with the wind and spray.

 
There's the helicopter doing what helicopters do! 
 
 
 We're off!
But, stop to admire a waterfall for only a few seconds.
Adventure is waiting!
 
 
 
 
 









 
 
 
 
 
 
 The water and canyon are absolutely gorgeous!
 
 
 fun, fun fun!
 
 
 crazy fun!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 I think we did a 360 here!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 I was never able to lift my Canon up to get pictures during the action.
I didn't dare take the chance of it flying out of my hands or getting wet.
Jerry got these shots using a shock proof/water proof Fuji compact.
 
 
We did return to the boat dock all accounted for...nobody overboard!
BIG FUN!
 
 
 ...and the group pic!
 
November 30, 2012
Shotover River
Skipper's Canyon
New Zealand
 

Monday, July 8, 2013

Skipper's Canyon & Shotover River - Queenstown, NZ

 Our first viewing of the ever popular Shotover River near Queenstown, New Zealand.
It is here where we will experience our first jetboating adventure EVER!
Getting excited!
 
 
 
 
 
wOw!  the color! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The drive back here was the real adventure
but worth the effort.  The bumpy gravel road is visible on the right.
 
 
 
 
 
 






 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We are nearly at our boat dock.
The river is shallow but not a problem for jetboats, I guess!
Can't wait!
 
Skipper's Canyon & Shotover River
Queenstown, NZ
November 30, 2012