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)

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 + 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

Shotover Jet

Jet Boat Adventure: Departs from Shotover River.

Reviews

4.83

2,399 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2123

198

Thrilling activity in Queenstown!
Matt L,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A staple NZ activity that was exhilarating and even more fun than expected. Awesome shooting through the canyons and doing 360 turns while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Booking was easy. The media system was down while we were there, which was unfortunate and would’ve been nice to know in advance so we could’ve taken more pictures during the activity. But still had a great time and overall highly recommend!
Exhilarating experience in amazing setting
D6244PKcharlottes,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Courtesy bus was really easy to use. Quick check in, no hanging around. Boat driver friendly & good fun. Felt like we covered decent amount of the river, 360 turns were great fun. We were sat on 3rd row but be aware if you sit at front or even side seats further back you will get wet! Really good fun and unique experience as we havent done anything like that before. Great location near Edith Cavell bridge and you also see Onsen Hot Pools from a distance
Fantastic experience couldn’t fault anything
C7278WVangelas,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Jet boat ride was Absolutely brilliant -loved every minute of it. Great experience and Josh the driver was fab and very knowledgeable
So much fun!!!!!
Huddster123,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A brilliant, fun and exciting activity that should not be missed. We loved every minute and the staff are fantastic so accommodating and give great information.
Exhilarating
Haresleatraveler,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Exhilarating experience in awe inspiring location. The driver was very skilful and informative. The reception staff were able to get us on an earlier ride than we had booked as we had arrived early. Parking was easy in the dedicated car park. Overall a great experience, I’d do it again.
Just awesome
Brian P,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
One the best experience we had while in Queenstown the family couldn't wipe the smiles off there face while we were doing this
Just book it!
Andrea C,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were recommended this by friends and we were so glad we did it on our last day in Queenstown . Lots of thrills and such good fun! Pete our driver was fantastic - a real expert! Everyone clapped him at the end! Fabulous!
An absolute thrill ride
971karynt,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did this trip 20 years ago and it’s even better now. The speed through the canyon & skill of the drivers is amazing. Don’t go with a company that just drives fast & does a few spins on a lake, go with Shotover for a thrilling experience.
Beautiful Scenic Jet with a lot of speed!
J3280IFgraces,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great trip, very speedy! If you want the beautiful scenery of Queenstown, and a great deal of speed and adrenaline without doing a bungy or swing this, is it! just mad enough to be sane.
Thrilling
leanne p,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
So much fun. Well organized. Runs on time and well worth the price. Our driver Joe was awesome. Sit in the front if you can. Hardly got even a splash on us. Must do.