Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
Overview
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25 minutes
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Prepare yourself for the ultimate jet boating experience with Shotover Jet - the unique, breathtaking white water ride and adrenaline rush you’ll never forget!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 5 years and child must be at least 3 feet (1 meter) in height; dependent on water conditions, the operator reserves the right to increase the minimum height to 4 feet (1.2 meters)
Lifejackets are provided
Please allow 1.5 hours for return trip from Queenstown if taking shuttle bus
Locker facilities available for personal belongings
Check-in is 30 min prior to jet boat ride departure if self-driving to the river base
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
THE SPECTACULAR SHOTOVER CANYONS. ONLY WE CAN TAKE YOU THERE! The only way to experience our Canyons, see their beauty and feel their power, is to come on a journey with us, the world’s most exciting jet boat ride. A unique combination of beauty and power, it’s an experience like no other, blending pristine natural landscape with wall to wall canyon action from start to finish! Proudly owned by Ngāi Tahu, the Māori people of this land, our connection to the Kimiākau (Shotover River) goes back centuries. As the home of our tīpuna (ancestors), this place is part of us. Only we have access to the spectacular Shotover Canyons and no one knows this area like we do!
What‘s Included
Full 360 degree spins on the jet boat
Exclusive access to the Shotover canyons with your highly skilled and entertaining jet boat driver
Informative commentary and local stories of the history of the river
Access to retail store to view your photos and videos and purchase merchandise
Lots of free parking onsite
Adrenaline Jet boat ride on the world's most exciting jet boat ride
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Options
Shotover Jet + Transport
Jet Boat & transport from QT: Includes return transport from Queenstown, check-in is 45 mins prior to departure in the Station Building, Queenstown CBD
Pickup included
Shotover Jet
Jet Boat Adventure: Departs from Shotover River.
Reviews
2,657 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
bnwatts2023,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Pre booked from the UK. All ran very smoothly and my son & I joined the 11:00 trip. Wow. Amazing. Great time. Driver was good and very friendly. We were picked up from the town centre and one lady had a broken ankle which was in a cast so the bus driver took her/us right to the jetty to avoid the steps. Class. Unfortunately the cameras are being upgraded so we didn’t get any action photos, only downside and why I can’t give 5 stars.
You have to do this!
johnmE3235UW,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must do! Amazing. Almost 60mph at times! And only inch’s from the rocks.
What a blast!
Craig S,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience. The ride was thrilling and the landscape was beautiful. Highly recommend!
Shotover Jet
Allen K,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of fun. Easy to drive to, just 10 minutes from Queenstown. They offered free transportation from Queenstown. Looking forward to coming back
Awesome Experience
irve2016,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was not planning to do this, however we were just passing and thought why not? So glad I stopped they were able to fit us in at short notice but my wife declined. I had a blast well worth the effort. I loved every second of it.
Awesome experience!
Steve M,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stunning location , fantastic thrilling ride! Well organised, efficient trip that delivered the best time. Great driver through narrow canyons and shallow waters.
A real thrill of a ride - do it
kldon,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A real thrill of a ride delivered with cool expertise in a beautiful blue canyon river.
Take the Jet Boat, Trust Me!
Doug J,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely thrilling! Unbelievable power and intensity. It’s incredible. If you like roller coasters, you will love this!
Must do in Queenstown
xSnakeSharma,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lots of fun! Epic scenery and adrenaline
A must do in Queenstown NZ
John C,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience in high speed jet boat ride thrill in the shotover river, great scenery, with transport available 😀 👍
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