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“We had a blast on the river shotover boat! It was really cool to be in the canyon and be on the river. It looks like they also have tours on the lake but we thought it was super fun to be on the river.…”
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.
“A great experience, we self drove to location. A fast excillerating, thrilling experience, close on to rock faces , donut spins. Experienced driver. Amazingly didn't get too wet!👍 unlike their other ride Kjet ride in Queenstown where you get a total soaking 👎. Out of…”
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.
“It was a great mix of adventure with sight seeing of beautiful Queenstown. I felt very safe during our trip. My daughter simply loved the boat ride. I highly recommend this activity if you are in QT.”
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.
“Fabulous jet boat ride up and down the Dart River; our jet boat driver was so hospitable and provided great commentary; this tour provides both the fast jet boat experience and great scenery and although included were some really fun spins, this was not a…”
Experience Queenstown's stunning landscapes with a full-day Dart River adventure, including jet boating, funyak paddling, and a scenic picnic.
“Just do it! I was reluctant thinking I wasn’t fit enough but it was the best day ever. Nikki our jet boat driver was very experienced and made our ride out to the start of our funyaks journey exciting, stopping along the way to give…”
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.
“Absolutely amazing experience rafting down the Shotover. The entire process from beginning to end was smooth, comprehensive, and we felt totally taken care of and informed. Certainly not for the faint of heart, but the roughest part of the whole experience wasn’t even in the…”
Discover the stunning landscapes of Skippers Canyon on this half-day 4WD tour from Queenstown, with expert guides, gold panning, and breathtaking views.
“We had a great time views were sensational our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable stopped at all the best photo opportunities”
Experience high-speed thrills and stunning alpine scenery on Queenstown's Thunder Jet ride. Choose 30 or 60 minutes of adrenaline and adventure.
“this was a terrific experience. There is nothing they could have done better. It was perfect”
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.
“Guy was our guide on this wonderful and exhilarating adventure. Although we had rafted before, he educated us on a variety of techniques that we had never learned before. Most of the river we navigated was very tame, but he had us fully prepared for…”
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.
“Loved everything about the trip! From how they looked after you with your wetsuits, boots, fleece jumpers, spray jackets. Ensuring you’re safe and comfortable. The jet boat ride was so much fun and the kayaking was awesome, especially when we went in the canyon that…”
Experience Queenstown’s Kawarau River with a guided half-day adventure featuring scenic jet boat rides, beginner-friendly rafting, and thrilling cliff jumps.
“We had a great time with Erin! And the rest of our guides who kept us safe and provided entertainment!”
Experience Queenstown’s wild side with a scenic jet boat ride on the Dart River, offering stunning views, Maori legends, and famous film locations.
“a must if you never sailed a jet boat. fun and scenic.”
Jet boats, bungy history and Milford Sound up the road.