Queenstown
The jet boat runs that built Queenstown’s reputation: the Shotover’s canyon walls at arm’s length, Skippers Canyon for the remote version and 360-degree spins as punctuation. The jet boat was invented in New Zealand for exactly these rivers.
Experience Queenstown's thrill with the Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride—adrenaline, stunning scenery, and fun spins in just 25 minutes.
Most Popular“Whole experience was very professional. Our bus driver was lovely, so was our boat driver. The ride in the boat was thrilling and location of experience was excellent. Highly recommend!”
Experience Queenstown’s thrill with a 1-hour jet boat ride on Shotover and Kawarau rivers, combining high-speed spins, stunning scenery, and expert guides.
“Our skipper Rueben was fantastic and gave us an awesome experience.”
Experience the thrill of high-speed jet boating on New Zealand's Shotover River, with stunning canyon views and expert guides ensuring fun and safety.
“What a blast. Can’t believe how close we were to rocks, gravel banks and the canyon wall. Great fun”
Discover the stunning Skippers Canyon and experience an exhilarating jet boat ride on the Shotover River with this scenic Queenstown tour.
“Don’t book a jet boat ride with any other company in Queenstown - this is more that just the jet boat ride! Brilliant 4WD trip out to skippers canyon on skippers road before an exhilarating boat ride up the river and back. Super fun trip…”
Experience a thrilling 1-hour jet boat ride in Queenstown, zipping across lakes and rivers with spins, scenic views, and expert guides for an unforgettable adventure.
“This is a fun ride! If you like speed and spins you will enjoy! Enjoy the views along the route! You will get wet so be ready!!!”
Experience a thrilling jet boat ride on the Dart River near Queenstown, with scenic views, expert guides, and a half-day adventure into Mt Aspiring National Park.
“Our guide, Dean, gave a wonderful description of the scenery and the unique properties of the rivers and it was an exciting experience. It gave me an appreciation of the constantly changing forces of nature. Definitely recommend.”
Experience Queenstown's stunning landscapes with a full-day Dart River adventure, including jet boating, funyak paddling, and a scenic picnic.
“Fantastic fun! JJ, our guide, was amazing! Really fun for our whole family! The Jet Boat was a blast and the Funks were a must-do!”
Experience thrilling white water rafting on Queenstown’s Shotover River with expert guides, stunning canyon scenery, and all gear included for an adventure you won’t forget.
“Benji and guides were fun and professional, we felt very safe and well looked after. We will recommend the experience.”
Experience thrilling whitewater rapids on the Shotover River with expert guides, stunning scenery, and full safety gear—all from Queenstown for $175.
“We really loved our trip. Unfortunately the Shotover was too low so we were diverted to the Kawarau with speedboat. The guides did their best to make sure that we had a good time considering we signed up for the more adventurous of the trips…”
Discover the stunning landscapes of Skippers Canyon on this half-day 4WD tour from Queenstown, with expert guides, gold panning, and breathtaking views.
“Stunning scenery. Different scenery than other tours. Learn history of a specific group of settlers.”
Experience high-speed thrills and stunning alpine scenery on Queenstown's Thunder Jet ride. Choose 30 or 60 minutes of adrenaline and adventure.
“Great host, great experience! Would highly recommend.”
Experience Queenstown’s iconic Kawarau River with this combined jet boat and white-water rafting tour, blending thrills, stunning scenery, and expert guides for an unforgettable adventure.
“We had the best time in the sunshine with our guides. They are knowledgeable and kept spirits high, always making sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. Can’t recommend enough!”
Experience a full-day adventure in New Zealand’s Mount Aspiring National Park with jet boating, canoeing, scenic drives, and film location tours from Queenstown.
“Jet boating was a lot more fun than I expected and our driver Dean was experienced and funny, providing excellent commentary about the local nature and jet boating - showing his skills along the way. I only wished he could have done more high speed…”
Experience Queenstown’s Kawarau River with a guided half-day adventure featuring scenic jet boat rides, beginner-friendly rafting, and thrilling cliff jumps.
“Guy, our guide, Jacob, and Morgan were fab! Great banter, we felt safe the entire time, and the experience itself was something we will forever remember!”
Experience Queenstown’s wild side with a scenic jet boat ride on the Dart River, offering stunning views, Maori legends, and famous film locations.
“Lots of fun and a great adrenaline rush! The handrails were burning my hands in the rear seat so Andreas turned the heat down but they got hot again. Seems there’s a problem with the heater on the last seat rail in the smaller boat.”
Jet boats, bungy history and Milford Sound up the road.