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 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
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
2,756 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exciting experience
Ifguel,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience was great. There is nothing to complain to be honest. Booking (and staff's flexibility when we booked), check-in, the ride, the 'driver', the tour... the whole experience was fantastic. Price / Value is fair. We can recommend Shotover Jet 100%.
Amazing fun
H4338KWhollyw,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time had by all..! Thank you it was fabulous and fun.
Great!
Izzat N,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Truly one of a kind and the driver was very skilled in navigating through the river.
Great start to the day
665alissas,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thrilling experience, laughed the whole way, the most fun we've had on our trip to New Zealand.
Jet boat ride with my son, bloody awesome
TaraH2918,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing, so fast and such a thrill Thank you
100% the best fun. Worth...
TRENT L,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00100% the best fun. Worth every dollar and the staff and crew were very professional. Can't wait to do it again
Go do it. I want to go again.
Sunshine29897783512,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00More fun than I expected. Crazy how close you get to the rocks in the turns. Our driver made it fun with his comments.
So fun!!!
Amanda S,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing!! So much fun, our driver Josh was awesome kids and parents had so much fun definitely worth it!!
We had so much fun! It...
Sean B,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had so much fun! It was freezing and it scared us a lot. Our driver was talented and yeah it was so much fun.
The most fun you can have with your clothes on
O7324YTbenh,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience! Definitely one for the thrill seekers.
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