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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 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

4.84

2,714 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Amazing ride and wonderful driver

    neridaha,Mar 25, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing 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

    5.00

    Hang 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

    5.00

    This 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

    5.00

    What 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

    5.00

    Staff were brilliant, great energy, professionals all round.

  • So good my Beanie flew off

    Ken S,Mar 24, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    So 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

    5.00

    Jetski 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

    5.00

    If 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

    5.00

    The 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

    5.00

    from start to finish it was an amazing experience. the staff was knowledgeable and helpful! thank you for the rush

From NZ$183.59

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