New Zealand · JET BOAT RIDES IN QUEENSTOWN
The 10 best jet boat rides in Queenstown you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Speed through the Shotover River canyon in a small-group jet boat, with 360 spins, rapids, and guided stories, from Queenstown.
“SO FUN, you don’t get as wet as you’d think but you definitely get sprayed. Loved every minute of it”
One hour of high-speed jet boating from Queenstown, racing Lake Wakatipu then up the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers with 360 spins.
“this was a thrilling experience where our guide made many 360 spins that is quite heart stopping yet safe. we had so much fun and also got to sight see the area. never a dull moment...”
Shotover River extreme jet boat from Queenstown: a 25-minute white-water rush with 360 spins, up to 90 km/h, and optional shuttle.
“It was a super fun experience in a beautiful canyon with a friendly guide.”
Skippers Canyon Road drive plus a fast Shotover River jet boat, with gold-mining history, photo stops, and adrenaline 3-hour return from Queenstown.
“Boat ride was awesome and our guide Tom on the bus was great!”
Ride fast on Queenstown waters with KJet, 1 hour across Lake Wakatipu, Kawarau, and Shotover, with spins, views, and spray.
“Too many people squashed into boat. A row that should seat 5 had 6 squashed in. Given the price of this experience it was a little disappointing to be sitting awkwardly. The driver and the boat trip was fun, amazing the turns and spins the boat can make.”
Thrilling jet boat on the Dart River plus Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring scenery, with life jacket gear and naturalist guide.
“Best Jet Boat Ever Location spectacular Guide Jimmy was terrific. Well run company, trip worth every penny”
Jet boat rush and funyak paddling on the Dart River from Queenstown. Mt Aspiring views, Middle-earth film spots, and a riverside picnic.
“It was a bit of hard work paddling when we got stuck in the shallows but the rest of the time was amazing with beautiful views all the way”
Hold on tight for Thunder Jet’s Queenstown adventure, blasting up to 95 km/h with 360s, Lake Wakatipu views, and lively English commentary.
“Matthew was awesome and lots of fun. He told us all about the surroundings. Loved the 360’s”
Combine Kawarau River rafting and a Queenstown jet boat, with wetsuits, hot showers, and up to grade 3 rapids for about 4.5 hours.
“Went with some friends on Easter break and it was a great time! Only downside was one of our friends’ boyfriend was over the weight limit when we checked in at the store for our shuttle, however there were people who met us on site who looked likely to have been over the limit as well which was upsetting. However, Jess was a lot of fun and the pictures Will took turned out great! The wetsuits kept us surprisingly warm and overall it was good.”
Queenstown Kawarau River rafting plus a high-speed jet boat with 360 spins, swimming, and optional cliff jumps for first-timers.
“You only get half a jet boat ride if you link it with the rafting. Also, tell people of the option to drive direct to the rafting base rather than catching the shuttle.”
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