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Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride

4.7  / 5
438 reviews
Activity provider:KJet
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Water activity

Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride

Activity provider:KJet
4.7  / 5
438 reviews

From $82.74 per person

Take an exhilarating 1-hour Jet boat ride across Lake Wakatipu and head down the Shotover and Kawarau rivers. Get an adrenaline rush as you take 360° spins and travel at high speed through the river.

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Duration 1 hour
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English

Experience

Highlights
  • Embark on a thrilling high speed Jet boat ride with 360-degree spins
  • Speed across Lake Wakatipu and the Shotover and Kawarau rivers
  • Benefit from a convenient departure point in the heart of Queenstown
  • Enjoy a perfect all-weather activity with heated handrails
  • Experience an adrenaline rush on a Kiwi owned and operated Jet boat
Full description
Get an adrenaline rush on a 1-hour jet boat ride, operated by the world’s first commercial jet boat company. Take in stunning views of the Remarkable Mountains and journey up 2 of the South Island’s most iconic rivers.  Depart from the heart of Queenstown, and climb aboard the big yellow jet boat at the Main Town Pier. Hold on tight as you accelerate across the water and feel the exhilaration of a high-powered twin-engine boat that powers across Lake Wakatipu. Experience the twists and spins as you enter the Kawarau River and race past rocks and under bridges at speeds of up to 95 kilometers per hour.  Grip the heated handrails and experience 360° spins while you speed up the shallow channels of the Shotover River. After 45 kilometers of pure adrenaline, return to the pier and see photos and videos from your trip.
Includes
  • 1-hour Jet boat ride
  • Safety briefing
  • Photos and videos (available for purchase)
Not suitable for
  • Children under 2 years
  • Pregnant women

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Meeting point

Board the boat at Main Town Pier, Marine Parade, Queenstown.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Gloves
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Goggles

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • The jet boats rides operate rain or shine, 365 days a year
  • Stay warm during the winter months with heated handrails
  • You are welcome to bring your own camera or GoPro. Be sure to hold it tight
  • There are no height restrictions
  • The minimum age is 2 years old, but children must be able to fit into the smallest life jacket
  • Dress for the weather conditions, and remember that you will be travelling at high speeds
  • There is no weight restriction to ride but you must be able to fit into one of the life jackets, with a maximum size of 4XL
  • Pickup can be arranged from Frankton Marina and various lakefront hotels with prior arrangement (subject to availability)

From $82.74 per person

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 438 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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Elaine – United KingdomOctober 9, 2023 – Verified booking
It was a pouring wet day, nobody was dispirited. The guide was brilliant and controlled the boat with real precision, doing spins and travelling at great speed over the course. The only way it improve the experience would have been to have better weather but after the trip Queenstown was flooded and suffered a landslide, so I think we were luck to have experienced this trip. I haven’t been able to purchase video/photos from the trip as 2 boats went out at same time and only the other boat seems to be available.
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Tanya – AustraliaJuly 9, 2023 – Verified booking
Lots of fun. The ride went for an hour which was the perfect amount of time, felt like we got our money’s worth, but it was very cold, so any longer would have been too much. Our driver was great, stooped a few times to give us some info about the river we were on.
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ELIZABETH – United KingdomFebruary 18, 2023 – Verified booking
Sitting in the middle of the boat probably reduced the excitement of the experience as I was unable to see much. The water was very low, so no canyons or rapids, but the driver was entertaining, we got a full hour, and the on-shore staff were friendly and efficient.
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