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“Exactly as advertised. A real thrill but never felt unsafe. Checkin was simple and everything well organized.”
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.
“We had a blast! Prepare to be driven down the canyon on the very edge of the mountainside! What a thrill just riding to the River! The jet boat was great. Dan was our guide and he was funny and knowledgable about the history of…”
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.
“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!”
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.
“Fun experience. Definitely get the splash jacket because the way back is chilly if you are wet. Driver Andrew made the route interesting.”
Experience Queenstown's stunning landscapes with a full-day Dart River adventure, including jet boating, funyak paddling, and a scenic picnic.
“Such an amazing day in Mount Aspiring park! Knowledgeable and helpful guides in Rob, Georgia, John and Toby. Staff provided necessary gear and the lunch was a great spread and accommodated allergies well. Would highly highly recommend to anyone in Glenorchy !”
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.
“The bus ride from Queenstown through skippers canyon is a bit sketchy and somewhat dangerous, but our host driver kept us laughing the whole way to keep us calm. Although somewhat of a production line to get everyone kitted up, it wRead more”
Experience thrilling whitewater rapids on the Shotover River with expert guides, stunning scenery, and full safety gear—all from Queenstown for $175.
“Great Guides with a lot of knowledge about the rapids. Fun activity as a solo traveler but also as a group. Very well organized!”
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.
“Worth the price. Everyone enjoyed it, got drenched as sitting on the side which was super fun! Got quite cold though so maybe a waterproof jumper under the rain coat they provide would have been a good choice :)”
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 adventure and great staff. A great way to experience nature in Queenstown; highly recommended.”
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.
“The leaders, the scenery, the cannoeing. Everything. Over a year later the whole family still say it was the best day of the holiday and the competition was stiff!”
Experience Queenstown’s Kawarau River with a guided half-day adventure featuring scenic jet boat rides, beginner-friendly rafting, and thrilling cliff jumps.
“Super fun day of adventures! All three guides were kind and encouraging. Jet boat was thrilling and lots of fun! River rafting was a blast and relaxing at times. Got to float down the beautiful river and jump off a cliff. Pretty tame rapids but…”
Experience Queenstown’s wild side with a scenic jet boat ride on the Dart River, offering stunning views, Maori legends, and famous film locations.
“This ride was super. We felt very safe in the captain's hands as we raced along through gorgeous scenery. I would certainly recommend this trip.”
Jet boats, bungy history and Milford Sound up the road.