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
Jet Boat Adventure: Departs from Shotover River.
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
Reviews
2,489 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely bonkers.
B908UHmartink,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow. What an amazing trip. The boat and the staff were 1st rate. Crazy speeds by crazy people 🤣. A once in a lifetime experience. Nothing like it in the UK
Don't miss, you'll love it.
Zaky007,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was fantastic. Jet pilot was extremely trained and very friendly. Love it. Try to book your set earlier as it's difficult to get slot by choice.
Great
E9632CXmarcelol,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience in a beautiful canyon and river. Fast boat e crazy pilots. Do not let it go! Do it! You will not regret it .
It’s a must do in Queenstown
mcnz,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Always a highlight of our holiday here. Never disappoints year after year, I know it’s expensive but you’ll never regret it. 95kph down the river, thrilling ride
Amazing skim and spin
Gogs D,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience. Skimming and spinning through the gorge, was a just fantastic. Great patter from the pilot, who was funny and knowledgeable.
Great experience
Cruiser19859348956,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience overall! The ride was thrilling and well worth it. The only thing I was disappointed about was that their media system was down, so we weren’t able to get any videos or photos. I wish they had emailed ahead of time to notify us, so we could have prepared and brought an action camera. Other than that, it was an unforgettable experience.
A must do in Queenstown
EternalWanderer12,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must do in Queenstown. Get ready to do 360s in the boat, go near cliff edges on the river at high speed and have an overall amazing time!! Only downside is we wish we could have done it twice.
Shotover fun
Malcolm F,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the experience, well run, nice captain with a great sense of humour and gave us extra loops qhile we where waiting for the second boat. Would highly recommend this experience
Great Experience and very well organised
Road43357,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy process to book and get onto the boat. A great experience and well run operation, boat skipper interactive and skilled . Length of time on the water was ideal at around 25-30 mins. A must if going to QT with great views
Awesome!
McKenna W,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Would recommend for anyone visiting the Queenstown area. The adrenaline rush we were looking for!
From NZ$183.59
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