Oldest thrillseeker gets ride of a lifetime
QUEENSTOWN – At 96 years young, Otto Lazar has proven you’re never too old to be a thrillseeker in Queenstown.
An Austrian who’s been living in Melbourne for the past 60 years, Otto became the oldest passenger Shotover Jet has taken in its 39 years of operation in New Zealand.
He pronounced the world’s most exciting jet boat ride “the highlight of my life!â€
Shotover Jet general manager Clark Scott said, “What a character. He’s as sharp as a tack and has a great attitude to life. We’re looking forward to taking him out again – he’ll get a free ride anytime he wants one.â€
Ian Jarrett
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