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)

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

2,221 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1953

193

Exhilarating
Terence A,
May 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Such an awesome experience. Didn't realize I was smiling ear to ear from excitement shortly after takeoff until spit was running across my cheek. Definitely recommend.
Awesome experience....
Karen R,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Awesome experience. Employees were very nice and helpful, the driver made the ride fantastic. Would recommend!
Great fun!
Kathryn A,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great experience - was glad we listened to those who recommended Shotover because of the river/canyons. Word of caution to this booking through Viator - the time provided is the actual ride, so if you are booking the ‘with transport’ option, make sure you check in at the Station Building 45 minutes prior to the time on your ticket. We thought the time on the ticket was the time we needed to get to the transport for pickup. Fortunately they were able to accommodate us, so all good in the end.
Amazing thrill
jessicadee73,
May 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It’s so fun!! You get super close to the rocks for a bit of a thrill which is awesome. The drivers are always fun
So much FUN
cathycasey,
May 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What an amazing ride! This is a really fun experience that you don’t want to miss when you’re visiting Queenstown.