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 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

4.83

2,437 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2157

200

I felt the need for speed!
Linton M,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a ride, great driver & the best scenery. This boat will operate in only 100mm of water. Be prepared to get a little wet, it’s a jet boat, you will talk about it for years.
Awesome trip - shame no photos
rgarthwaite,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We had an awesome trip on the 16th dec. Curtis was incredible, friendly, skilled and engaging! The river is beautiful and we all got enough of a thrill to keep us buzzing all day long. The only reason I didn’t give a 5 was because there was no photo option - which we hadn’t realised before the ride. So no photos to remember the trip of a lifetime by. Such a disappointment. Seems like a massive oversight to have a gap in photo provider especially when it’s surely one of the busiest times of the year!
Just awesome
Priyanka S,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We extremely loved every moment. The girls at the reception were very professional. The whole experience was amazing.
Lots of fun
Nick P,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun fun fun. High-speed thrills, g-force, beautiful scenery. You will get a bit wet but not care. Well worth it. Slickly run, very little waiting around.
Extraordinary experience
Gerhard B,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was an extraordinary experience. Take the jet boat along the rocks and this one at high speed was something special. The highlight, however, was the 360 degree rotations.
Highly recommend. Had fun...
Scott T,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Highly recommend. Had fun with the family on the shotover jet boat. Curtis was an awesome driver and knowledgeable.
Great short excursion
502eyalg,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a lot of fun for everyone. Our guide was great. It is a short excursion so a great filler while you are in Queenstown.
Exhilarating and memorable family experience
O3564WEemmae,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our jet boat driver was so lovely and entertaining. She really knew how to drive! What an exhilarating experience- so much fun for our family!
Great family experience
F6994AIscottk,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great family experience, exciting and awesome location. Great value for money and well ran. The Shotover river is a must see when in Queenstown.
Wow
ASWARTHABHILASH D,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It's hard to explain how well we enjoyed the shot over jet ride. Looking at online won't give you a full understanding of it and one needs to actually experience it. We thoroughly loved the jet ride.