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Queenstown Jet Sprint Boating & Clay Target Shooting Combo: Prices & Booking Guide

★ 5.0 / 5 ✓ Free cancellation ✓ Reserve now, pay later ⏱ 1 hour ? World’s only 4-seater Jet Sprint Boat ? Gibbston, 30 min from Queenstown
This Queenstown combo pairs clay target shooting with a ride on the world’s only 4-seater Jet Sprint Boat — both at Oxbow Adventure Co in the Gibbston Valley, 30 minutes from town. The Jet Sprint Boat hits 0 to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds, pulling up to 4G around tight island corners. Clay target shooting follows at Oxbow Gun Club with a certified English-speaking instructor. The package costs NZD $171 (~€94 / ~USD $98) per person. Maximum 6 per session. Book through GetYourGuide for free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
NZD $171 per person (~€94 / ~USD $98)
Jet Sprint Boat + Clay Target Shooting · 1 hour · Max 6 per session · Instant confirmation
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Experience Overview

Oxbow Adventure Co’s Jet Sprint Boating and Clay Target Shooting combo is designed for visitors who want to combine two distinctly different adrenaline experiences in a single session at the Gibbston Valley. The two activities could hardly be more different in their nature — one is pure raw speed on water, the other demands focus, patience, and precision — but together they create one of Queenstown’s most memorable activity pairings.

Both activities are at the same venue, so there’s no travel between them. The typical order is clay shooting first (when concentration is freshest), followed by the Jet Sprint Boat as an adrenaline send-off.

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World’s Only 4-Seater
Oxbow’s Jet Sprint Boat is genuinely unique — no equivalent exists anywhere else
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0–100km/h in 2.5 Seconds
Up to 4G-forces around tight island corners on a purpose-built course
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Clay Target Shooting
8 automatic throwers, one-on-one instruction, compact sporting field
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Gibbston Valley Setting
Both activities in Queenstown’s most dramatic gorge landscape
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Max 6 per Session
Small group cap for a personal, unhurried experience on both activities
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Free Cancellation
Full refund up to 24 hours before

The Jet Sprint Boat

The Jet Sprint Boat is Oxbow’s signature attraction — and a genuinely one-of-a-kind experience anywhere in the world. It’s the world’s only 4-seater Jet Sprint Boat, carrying the professional driver plus three passengers. Jet Sprint Boating is a motorsport discipline where boats race against the clock around tight, island-dotted courses, and Oxbow has created a tourist version that puts you in the boat for all of the sensation.

The statistics are stark: 0 to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds, pulling up to 4G-forces through the turns. The course weaves around islands on a purpose-built waterway — the driver navigates hard corners at full throttle before you’ve had a moment to catch your breath.

Group of friends on the Jet Sprint Boat at Oxbow Adventure Co near Queenstown
The 4-seater configuration lets small groups experience the ride together.
Tourists on the Jet Sprint Boat near Queenstown with mountain backdrop
The Gibbston Valley waterway adds dramatic scenery to the speed.

Clay Target Shooting

The clay target shooting component takes place at the Oxbow Gun Club — a custom-designed compact sporting field equipped with eight automatic clay throwers. Each shooter is positioned in their own dedicated stand with safety barriers. Your instructor coaches you through the key skill of clay shooting: reading the target’s line and firing ahead of the moving clay rather than at it.

All protective equipment is provided — earmuffs, safety glasses, and shooting vest. The experience opens with a safety briefing and gun safety demonstration. It’s designed for all ability levels: beginners receive one-on-one coaching that makes first-time hits achievable within the session, while experienced shooters are challenged by the variety of trajectories from the eight automatic throwers.

Group receiving shotgun instruction under the covered firing line at the Queenstown clay shooting range
Safety briefing and technique coaching before any shooting begins.
Instructor guiding a woman aiming a shotgun at a clay target station near Queenstown
One-on-one instructor coaching throughout the session.
Double-barrel shotgun loaded and ready at the Oxbow Gun Club clay shooting range
All firearms are provided — bring only closed-toe shoes.

What to Expect on the Day

Arrival

Meet at 2696 Gibbston Highway, Gibbston — 30 minutes from Queenstown Town Centre. Check in at Oxbow Adventure Co reception and your session order will be confirmed.

Clay Target Shooting

Safety briefing, equipment fitting (earmuffs, glasses, vest), then onto the clay field. Your instructor coaches you through the eight automatic thrower stations. The small group cap means individual attention throughout rather than watching others shoot.

Jet Sprint Boating

After shooting, move to the Jet Sprint Boat staging area. Your driver briefs you on the course, how to brace for G-forces, and safety procedures. The run is exhilarating and intense — 0 to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds across a tight island course that leaves most riders wanting to go again immediately.

Location & Transport

Meeting Point
2696 Gibbston Highway, Gibbston 9371, New Zealand
Distance from Queenstown
~30 minutes by road via Gibbston Highway (SH6)
Transport Included
Not included — add return transport for NZD $30/person when booking
Parking
Free parking on-site at Oxbow Adventure Co

Practical Information

Duration
1 hour on-site
Starting Times
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Group Size
Maximum 6 participants per session
Min Age (Clay Shooting)
13 years
Min Height (Jet Sprint)
1.2 metres · Children 10–15 allowed with parent/guardian on-site
Language
English
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Payment
Reserve now, pay later via GetYourGuide
What to Bring
Closed-toe shoes only — all other equipment provided
⚠️ Not suitable for: Pregnant women and people with back problems. Minimum height 1.2m for the Jet Sprint Boat; minimum age 13 for clay target shooting. Alcohol is not permitted.

Visitor Tips

  • Clay shooting first — your concentration is at its peak before the Jet Sprint Boat, and the boat makes a natural high-energy finish to the session.
  • The Jet Sprint Boat is fast enough that anything loose flies off — secure or leave behind sunglasses, hats, and loose pocket items before the run.
  • This combo is ideal for stag parties, couples, and groups who want more than one activity. Competing on clay hit counts then comparing Jet Sprint reactions makes for a great shared experience.
  • Want to extend further? The triple combo (Tour 32) adds the Ultimate Off-Roader — cliff dropping, rock climbing, and drifting in a 4WD, 4-wheel-steer machine for a 3-hour full day at Oxbow.
  • The Gibbston Highway passes AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Bridge on the way — New Zealand’s original commercial bungee site. Worth a brief stop even if you’re not jumping.
  • Add the NZD $30 return transport if you’re not hiring a car — removes all timing and parking stress.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this combo cost?
NZD $171.03 per person (approximately €94 / USD $98). Includes entry for both the Jet Sprint Boat and clay target shooting, and a safety briefing. Transport from Queenstown is not included — add it for NZD $30 per person return.
What is the Jet Sprint Boat?
The world’s only 4-seater Jet Sprint Boat — a custom-built craft carrying the professional driver and 3 passengers. It accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds and pulls up to 4G-forces around the tight island course. There is no equivalent anywhere else in the world.
Where does this take place?
Both activities are at Oxbow Adventure Co, 2696 Gibbston Highway, Gibbston — approximately 30 minutes from Queenstown Town Centre. Free parking on-site.
What is the minimum age?
Clay target shooting: minimum age 13. Jet Sprint Boat: minimum height 1.2 metres. Children aged 10–15 may ride the Jet Sprint Boat unaccompanied if a parent or guardian is present on-site. Not suitable for pregnant women or people with back problems.
Is transport included?
No. Optional return transport from Queenstown is NZD $30 per person — add it when booking through GetYourGuide.
How long does it take?
Approximately 1 hour on-site at Oxbow. Add 30 minutes each way if travelling from Queenstown Town Centre.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before for a full refund. Reserve Now, Pay Later available.
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