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 + 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
2,746 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exciting experience
scottoJ64QP,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exciting experience. Brian made the ride thrilling.
So much fun
LeeAnn F,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A thrilling experience. Make sure you dress warmly. Best Jet boat experience there is. Very experienced drivers and good safety
5/5 stars. No notes.
Valerie H,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A must do while in Queenstown! My husband and I had the best time on this experience! A quick 10 min drive out of Queenstown, plenty of parking, and really easy to find. There is a lovely brewery/restaurant next to the river to grab a beer/bite before or after the jet boat ride. We didn't eat, but the beers were good! (The food did look good though.) Shotover was running about 10 min behind for the day, so we didn't get on the river at our schedule time, but it was within 10 min. The weather was a perfect fall day, and the sun was out, but it was still a bit chilly on the river. You will get wet, so dress for the experience. Josh, our boat captain, was awesome! He was fun, knowledgeable, and a very skilled driver. He constantly checked-in to make sure everyone was okay and having a good time. You can tell he loves what he does for a living. The views down the river and through the canyons are stunning. The only downfall of the experience is that you can't take photos or videos while the boat is moving. You really have to take it all in and be present in the moment to get the full experience, which is good. The boat gets so close to the rocks and you feel the cold, fresh water on your face -- it is awesome. I would recommend this experience to anyone who visits Queenstown and I would do it again myself.
Super fun Shotover ride!!!
LoriO1977,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amish was our driver and he did an amazing job. This was super fun and exciting. We highly recommend this to all who visit this beautiful place!!!
Fantastic!
RogerC427,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, really thrilling. A must-do if you’re in the Queenstown area!
Fast and furious!
Michelle L,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00One of our favorite things that we did while visiting Queenstown! Super fun, exhilarating, Rob was super fun and an excellent driver! Highly recommend!
Thrills, laughs and big smiles for everyone who gets to enjoy this outing!
Connector67248700633,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a thrilling way to experience the canyon! We are in our 70’s and enjoyed every minute of the experience. Our driver was friendly, very experienced, and more than willing to show us a good time!
Fun Fun Fun
Cher C,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun and fast- we had perfect weather and a great tour guide ! Thrills doing 360 spins and coming close to canyon walls.
It was really fun and...
Cynthia B,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was really fun and exciting. Our driver was so skilled it made the experience thrilling. I will do it again!
This was soooo much fun-...
xland214,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was soooo much fun- I wanted to go again. Totally worth the money and a highlight from our Queenstown trip
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