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15 Best Queenstown Jet Boat Rides

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.

1.Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Experience Queenstown's thrill with the Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride—adrenaline, stunning scenery, and fun spins in just 25 minutes.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Loved the jet boat ride. The scenery is gorgeous, speed and turns make your heart thump and our driver Joe was funny and friendly. Didn’t even get wet. Highly recommend for everyone.”

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2.Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride

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.

★ 4.7

“A fantastic ride. We were fortunate enough to be sat in the front row. Sam was a great driver and real fun to talk with explaining what why a how all he was doing. Would recommend to everyone. Thanks”

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4.From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

Discover the stunning Skippers Canyon and experience an exhilarating jet boat ride on the Shotover River with this scenic Queenstown tour.

★ 4.9

“The route is stunning, the instruction is excellent and interesting, the guide delivers the instruction with humor, the cruise itself is full of adrenaline and great fun, an excellent activity”

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5.KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

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.

★ 4.5

“We had a super fun ride with Anton today!! He swirled us and splashed us and thrilled us with spins! It was awesome. We highly recommend this boat ride!”

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6.Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

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.

★ 5.0

“What fun! And absolutely gorgeous views. The boat drivers are very talented and knowledgeable. It was the perfect account of time on the boat. They offer covers for your face in case there is dust, which I highly recommend you take. Also don't forget sunscreen…”

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7.Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

Experience Queenstown's stunning landscapes with a full-day Dart River adventure, including jet boating, funyak paddling, and a scenic picnic.

★ 5.0

“Beautiful views. The jet boat was a lot of fun. Kayaking had great views. We cruised slowly down the river. Was a lot of fun. The lunch was very good. All the tour guides were friendly and helpful. We received great commentary on movies and…”

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8.Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

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.

★ 5.0

“Very professional. Fantastic trip. The river is worth it, but the whole operation is so slick that it matches the river. Bonus star for not gouging customers for the photos.”

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10.Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour (half day)

Discover the stunning landscapes of Skippers Canyon on this half-day 4WD tour from Queenstown, with expert guides, gold panning, and breathtaking views.

★ 5.0

“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”

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12.Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

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.

★ 5.0

“We really enjoyed this experience! The river was beautiful and they took some great photos (which was great since we didn't have cameras on the boat). We were outfitted with wetsuits and got the opportunity to jump in and swim in a few Read more”

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13.From Queenstown: Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip

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.

★ 4.8

“What a fabulous day of fun and adventure - guides did an excellent job all day …. Jet boat ride was great fun and the funyaks were brilliant….. just wish the day has lasted longer ! An absolute must do activity if you go to…”

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