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
Children 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
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
Informative commentary and local stories of the history of the river
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
2,784 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Family fun with stunning scenery
Patrick S,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience for our family to enjoy together. The staff were super friendly, experienced and professional, with the driver checking in regularly to ensure we felt safe throughout the ride. Some beautiful scenery. Costs are a little on the higher end but given the cost for insurance these days, very reasonably priced. Would highly recommend.
Brilliant good fun
Rebecca B,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely brilliant… if you like an adrenaline flued ride you love this- highly recommend as part of your trip
Wonderful Journey
欢何,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This has been an incredibly wonderful and unforgettable journey.
Bad experience with trip advisor
342rushabhp,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Tripadvisor scammed me with misleading rates. Also they just say they match the lowest price if you find any but when you ask them they don’t do any thing of sort
Such a great fun activity in queentown
suwapornn,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One must-do activity when visiting Queenstown is the Shotover Jet . The jet boat speeds through the river and spins 360 degrees, all surrounded by stunning mountain and canyon views. It’s the kind of experience that’s both adrenaline-pumping and breathtaking
Awesome Experience
Fitzgeralds,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Jetboat experience was awesome. The locality is great with a mix of canyons, bridges and river flats. The driver takes the boat incredibly close to the canyon walls and it is thrilling. Highly recommend.
Awesome great for families and couples and singles
Jan M,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was awesome, fun, amazing, exciting. Must do in Queenstown. Day was beautiful, cold and a once in a lifetime experience.
Exciting, thrilling. Made my day.
Voyager55594155423,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was beyond expectations. It was a thrilling experience. Highly recommended.
Great family adventure
E2560CHteresas,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole operation was run very smoothly, from checking in at Queenstown to getting on the jet boat, to being picked up by the bus again. And the ride was so good we all want to do it again!
Awesome fun and bucket list item checked off!!
donsJ3096ON,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great equipment and great drivers that obviously know the river and their boats. This was the highlight of my trip to the South Island.
From NZ$204.11
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