Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
Overview
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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 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
2,714 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing ride and wonderful driver
neridaha,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing ride in the jet boat , outstanding drivers they way they fling the boat around corners . We had an amazing driver Misuzu who made the ride more enjoyable by telling jokes and sharing her journey how to become a driver.
Wow fantastic
Richard E,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hang on grit your teeth and have fun.this is exhilarating the driver was amazing i can’t recommend this enough
An exciting jet boat ride that always delivers
MartyJ1961,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the 4th time we have been on this ride (we go every time we come to Queenstown) and it never fails to deliver. It is exciting, breath taking and you wonder how the driver misses the rocks! You can hear the first-timers scream and laugh at the same time! Very good value for a 30 moniute ride! We will keep going back tothis ride again and again!
Do it
markK6886NA,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a blast! Do it. Just do it....
More of an experience than I expected- great memories- Beautiful location
bboydn,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Staff were brilliant, great energy, professionals all round.
So good my Beanie flew off
Ken S,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun, couldn't stop smiling. The driver was fantastic, really made the experience worth it. Very fast, could fill the wind in my hair
Jetski on Steroids!
DebRussell49,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jetski on Steroids! From the moment we took off to the last 360 to dock, the ride was fast, thrilling and so much fun!
Wahoo
Leanne J,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If I put all the greatest descriptive words in a row it still wouldn't be enough for this jet boat ride. Josh our driver is soooo skilled. If your life needs a WAHOO moment, this is it.
The experience was lots...
Harshita R,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was lots of fun with beautiful views. The boat drivers were very professional, fun and safe. The rides we're punctual and we'll planned
when you are over hiking and need a rush
mghazal9,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00from start to finish it was an amazing experience. the staff was knowledgeable and helpful! thank you for the rush
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