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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

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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)

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!

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

2,264 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Absolutely amazing!!! A...

    melissa t,

    Jul 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely amazing!!! A bucket list tick off. Scenery was incredible, thrill seeking adventure that didn’t disappoint.

  • Shout out to the shotover

    Jeffery R,

    Jul 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had the most awesome time on the shotover. Definitely a bucket list tick off. We will be back one day to do it again.

  • Such a fun experience...

    Tarryn T,

    Jul 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Such a fun experience with the kids! Extremely well organised and a definite must do whilst visiting Queenstown. In addition to the wild ride it is in particularly beautiful scenery.

  • First of all, this...

    Jignesh H,

    Jul 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    First of all, this experience was absolutely worth it. Even more so. The ride itself... I don't think I have any words to describe that. It was exhilarating, fast paced, adrenalin-packed and FUN. I'll admit, I was a little shaky afterwards, but that's expected - especially after all those 360 degree spins and drifts in the water. Our driver, Joe, was also incredible. While we stopped, he'd give us information about the Shotover Jet boat, landmarks and everything else of interest. I loved this experience, would definitely recommend to anyone considering it, and if you do decide to try, I'm sure you'll love it too!

  • Amazing ride!!

    Jessia H,

    Jun 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Loved it , amazing ride ... will do it again!! Very organised and explained everything we needed to know.

From NZD 173.34

4.82
2,264 reviews
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