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‘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)
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!
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
2,391 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thrilling
leanne p,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun. Well organized. Runs on time and well worth the price. Our driver Joe was awesome. Sit in the front if you can. Hardly got even a splash on us. Must do.
Yeww!!
arimC6459BN,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00These guys are awesome. Truly skilled captains that will give you an unforgettable and exhilarating experience on the water. This is a unique experience in a boat that would be hard to replicate elsewhere in the world. We had so much fun I wish we could have rode it twice! For sure do it!
A thrilling adventure
karlasF5804TY,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing and fast boat ride with many twists and turns. Such a thrill and so much fun. I highly recommend it when visiting Queenstown.
Fun but overpriced
Aaron W,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This was definitely a really fun ride — fast, exciting, and great scenery. But for the price, it just didn’t feel worth it. You can do something like the luge for half the cost and get way more value for your money.
Awesome adrenaline Rush sad it didn’t last longer
G3123PTanniew,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Omg I’m not a boat fan so I did this as a dare Absolutely no regrets Awesome adrenaline rush when the jet boat goes into a 360degrees spin & you feel like you’ll become airborne 😂
So much fun!
Flyer04734628309,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must do when visiting Queenstown! So exhilarating and so much fun. The staff were super friendly. I wish the experience was longer!
Shotover jet boat is not to be missed!
shannaf2013,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best adventure! This is my second visit and this jet boat ride is fantastic. I’ll happily go every time I visit Queenstown. Hamish was super knowledgeable and an excellent driver. Really scary but felt super safe the whole time. Our driver Yuki was also super friendly and an absolute joy.
Great ride, great driver
ericgB6585JE,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was an absolute gem of a driver. He asked us questions about ourselves, led with a smile, warned us about the tricks he was going to do, and generally brought good energy to the experience. I've never gone so fast on water, and it was a thrill. I can see why this ride is so popular.
Simply the Best!!
BetweenTheSticks,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simply the best! Better than all the rest! What a fantastic adventure today. We felt safe with the fabulous helmsman Paul. He was a complete professional and ensured we had the best time! It was fun, exhilarating and worth every dollar! Do not hesitate, book it. You will not regret it .Rita and Stephen UK
A fun high speed ride you won’t regret
Nora S,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience I highly recommend. If anyone out there needs some adrenaline a high speed boat on a river with canyons will be just the thing for you.
From NZ$183.59
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