KJet Locals Day this Saturday ...and every day thereafter
Tuesday 15 January 2013, 3:12PM
By KJet
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The world’s first commercial Jet boat company is inviting locals to ‘take a spin’ on its Locals Day in aid of two worthy charities.
Established in 1960 and still locally owned and operated, it recently re-branded from Kawarau Jet to KJet. It is offering locals day rides at just $20 for adults and $10 for children (aged from five to 15) with proceeds going to the Bruce Grant Youth Trust and the Lakeland Christian Camp.
Scheduled for this Saturday January 19, the KJet Locals Day will be a fun family affair with rides starting at 9am and a sausage sizzle and face painter happening on the Main Town Pier to keep youngsters amused.
KJet director Shaun Kelly said the day was always a hugely popular one on the local calendar thanks to the discounted price and the fact that monies raised go to two local charities that focus on youth development and have a long history with KJet.
“We’re one of Queenstown’s first adventure activities and the first commercial Jet boat company, which the Christian Youth Trust helped set up,” he said.
“We strongly value our community roots and this is one day where, thanks to great local support, we can give back to our community.”
The day will also see the launch of the KJet Locals Card, which will cost just $50 for adults and $30 for children and is valid for 12 months from issue.
“What that means is that anyone who takes a ride with us on Locals Day can pay just an extra $30 or $20 for the card and go Jet boating all year round,” he said.
Mr Kelly said KJet was enjoying a very busy summer season.
“We’ve revamped the whole fleet, vehicles and signage and introduced a new look logo as well as updated imagery, website and brochures,” he said.
“The new look, Locals Day and Locals Card offers are our way of demonstrating our commitment to client satisfaction, keeping our edge and being a proudly local business.”
Locals who miss out on the Locals Day activities can still buy the card any time after January 19 from the KJet team on the Main Town Pier.
A hardcopy bill or payslip with proof of residence is needed to buy either the Locals Day ride or KJet Locals Card. Locals Day rides are payable by cash only.