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“Quite a thrilling experience on a jet boat navigating through the river and at the same time we enjoy the Mother Nature beauty. My 8 years old son enjoyed it and had fun.”
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.
“Great thrill ride; superb scenery when you and your eyes open! Great spins.”
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.
“Such fun. So easy to access and fun for our family. Great experience, beautiful scenery, high adrenaline. Would highly recommend doing this activity.”
Discover the stunning Skippers Canyon and experience an exhilarating jet boat ride on the Shotover River with this scenic Queenstown tour.
“Great drive through skippers canyon and the jet boat was amazing”
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.
“An awesome experience travelling down the river in a fast boat. Driver was friendly. Will pre empt us when he is about to do the stunts. It was thrilling and fun.”
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.
“As a family of 7 we had the best experience from checking in at the station the bus drive to Glenorchy with John and the jet boat with Simon at the helm was fantastic the scenery is spectacular and the commentary with all the drivers…”
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.
“Our guide Morgan was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the experience that much better. The rapids were not as large as I had anticipated due to water flow but that can not be controlled and i enjoyed the more mellow cruise with my kids…”
Experience thrilling whitewater rapids on the Shotover River with expert guides, stunning scenery, and full safety gear—all from Queenstown for $175.
“This is a very well organised company who has found a nice balance between safety and fun. Our guide, Jess, was excellent. Jess was very experienced and taught us a lot about white water rafting during our "adventure". We also learned a little bit about…”
Discover the stunning landscapes of Skippers Canyon on this half-day 4WD tour from Queenstown, with expert guides, gold panning, and breathtaking views.
“Travelling in a modern Toyota V 8 4 wheel drive vehicle is a great experience. The journey takes the traveller deep into the 'mountains' out of Queenstown. Your experienced driver with a wealth of knowledge, will provide you with an interestRead more”
Experience high-speed thrills and stunning alpine scenery on Queenstown's Thunder Jet ride. Choose 30 or 60 minutes of adrenaline and adventure.
“Dan was an amazing host. He knew what he was doing and had us all laughing. If you get Dan your in for a ride of your life.”
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.
“Excellent. Would recommend to anyone going to Queenstown. Great guides - Jacob was great out on the water!”
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.
“A fantastic day in a wilderness area. Our guides, Ellie and Wolfgang, were thoroughly professional and very organised. Overall leader Georgia was excellent as well. Rockburn Chasm was the highlight of the day. Lunch on the edge of the river was fabulous as well. Thanks…”
Experience Queenstown’s Kawarau River with a guided half-day adventure featuring scenic jet boat rides, beginner-friendly rafting, and thrilling cliff jumps.
“Loved it. Next time I want to do the bigger rapids! The hosts were great. Everyone was friendly! You feel invited into the adventure!”
Experience Queenstown’s wild side with a scenic jet boat ride on the Dart River, offering stunning views, Maori legends, and famous film locations.
“We booked the bus ride to Glenorchy with the Jetboat adventure. We loved the whole experience, starting with getting to know fellow travellers on the bus, the lovely staff at Glenorchy, spins on the river, getting stuck and waiting to be rescued surrounded by stunning…”
Jet boats, bungy history and Milford Sound up the road.