Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Overview

Available languages

English

25 minutes

Mobile ticket

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)

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

4.82

2,196 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1928

193

Amazing thrill
jessicadee73,
May 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It’s so fun!! You get super close to the rocks for a bit of a thrill which is awesome. The drivers are always fun
So much FUN
cathycasey,
May 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What an amazing ride! This is a really fun experience that you don’t want to miss when you’re visiting Queenstown.
360 spins on shotover river
simon m,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fantastic ride down the river plenty 360 spins and bit knowledge given about area.. quite cold on the water and dont forget sunnies for the wind
Absolutely an Amazing Experience. MUST DO!!!
Chirag B,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was easily One of the highlights of our trip to New Zealand and especially Queenstown. We ended our two week vacation with this one last tour event. If you stay in Queenstown and don't try this then you absolutely missed out on a absolute must do event The way these expert professional drivers drive those boats are insane with the 360s and hugging the canyon walls oh my god everybody in our boat was just loving it. This is something that everyone should experience from the littlest kids to the oldest person it is an amazing time and I would hardly encourage everyone to try this event You will not forget it.
It is definitely a MUST EXPERIENCE ride
ShubhroJyoti M,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was fun, fun and more fun. It was specially mentioned that if one is pregnant or has any kind of back pain or neck issue, it may be best to avoid. While it was not very dangerous but some risk remains as it was piloted but a very experienced and trained pilot but a small error can lead to some accident. So, there is a risk but then adventures are not without risks. The 360 degree turns, going through and close to the mountain cliffs were all part of the thrilling.