Jet boats were invented in New Zealand, and Queenstown treats them as a birthright; here’s how the main rides stack up. Canyon runs trade open lake views for close rock walls, 360-degree spins and water shallow enough to stand in. If two look the same, pick by departure point: some leave from the town pier, others need a short shuttle.
Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush on the Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown, New Zealand. Hold on tight and prepare for an exhilarating adventure like no other!
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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2,540 reviewsFrom $113.93by Shotover Jet Ltd
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Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a heart-pounding jet boat ride on Queenstown's Shotover and Kawarau rivers. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled adventure!
★ 4.7“Our pilot, Puni, was excellent. We had a fantastic time, it was fabulous. It was windy the day we went which made it even more exhilarating. Pure adrenaline! Still smiling at the memory six hours later!”
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1,682 reviews1 hourFrom $89by KJet
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Experience adrenaline and stunning scenery with Queenstown’s Shotover River Jet Boat ride, featuring thrilling spins, narrow canyons, and expert guides.
★ 4.9“This was exhilarating! I was petrified but the staff do a great job of reassuring you, and the driver we had was so professional and also made it a fabulous experience. I’d do it again in a flash. We sat in the back row and…”
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1,203 reviews25 - 90 minutesFrom $107by Shotover Jet
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Explore Queenstown’s Skippers Canyon with an exhilarating jet boat ride and scenic drive, combining adventure, history, and breathtaking views.
★ 4.9“Amazing!! Best tour we've been on since coming! Our driver Rob was the best and we learned so much along the way. Royce was our boat driver and he was so fun! Great trip, 10/10 recommend! Thank you!!”
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699 reviews3 hoursFrom $118by Skippers Canyon Jet
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Experience the thrill of a lifetime with our exhilarating 60-minute Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown. Hold on tight as we navigate the stunning Shotover & Kawarau Rivers!
★ 4.5“This was super fun and our driver Ben was great. One thing is I felt this advertising made it seem like it was through the canyon (like the Shotover boat), but it wasn’t. I was pretty disappointed about that so keep in mind when booking.…”
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590 reviewsFrom $92.47by KJet Queenstown
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Experience the thrill of Dart River Jet Boat and explore the stunning wilderness of New Zealand. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure. Book your trip now!
★ 5.0“Dean and bus driver were amazing, really informative regarding area. Loved the whole experience………..”
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531 reviewsFrom $190.31by Dart River Adventures
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Experience the ultimate adventure in Queenstown with our Dart River Funyak Canoe Plus Jet Boat Tour. Explore stunning scenery and thrilling water activities. Book now!
“This is one of the best activities from our vacation yet! I mostly booked for the funyaks but the jet boat was surprisingly great! We had such a fun time zipping along the river in the jet boat, then having a nice relaxing float back…”
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342 reviewsFrom $273.05by Dart River Adventures
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Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush with Shotover River White Water Rafting in Queenstown. Get ready to conquer the rapids and conquer your fears! Click now.
★ 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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309 reviewsFrom $154.01by RealNZ
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Experience the rush of whitewater rafting on Queenstown's Shotover River. Join us for an adrenaline-filled adventure that will leave you craving for more. Book now!
★ 4.8“Amazing experience would highly recommend. Beautiful scenery, great rapids and awesome guide.”
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234 reviewsFrom $175by RealNZ
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Experience the thrill of a Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour! Discover breathtaking landscapes, historic gold mining sites, and adrenaline-pumping off-road adventures. Book your half-day tour now!
★ 5.0“Interesting beautiful fantastic views first class guide/driver thoroughly enjoyed the day and glad to have taken it”
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204 reviewsFrom $190.31by Nomad Safaris
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Experience Queenstown’s stunning landscapes on a thrilling jet boat ride with Thunder Jet, combining adrenaline, scenic views, and expert storytelling.
★ 4.8“Best experience ever. Highly recommend. The boat driver Josh we had was awesome.”
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175 reviews30 minutes - 1 hourFrom $65by Watersports LTD
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Experience the thrill of Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat adventures. Brace yourself for heart-pounding excitement and breathtaking scenery. Book your adrenaline-fueled escape now!
★ 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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158 reviewsFrom $197.96by RealNZ
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Experience Queenstown’s stunning landscapes with this full-day Dart River adventure, combining jet boating, canoeing, and film-set views for unforgettable fun.
★ 4.8“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…”
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148 reviews390 - 510 minutesFrom $256by Dart River Adventures
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Experience the thrill of rafting and jet boating on Queenstown's Kawarau River. Get your adrenaline pumping and embark on an unforgettable adventure!
★ 4.8“Excellent guide and we had so much fun on the raft! Would recommend to anyone visiting the area Would say a drinking fountain at the river would be a nice addition after the rafting experience”
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145 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $190by RealNZ
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Experience the Dart River in Queenstown on a thrilling jet boat ride, combining stunning scenery, Maori legends, and film backdrops in a 2-4 hour adventure.
★ 4.9“A fantastic experience well worth the money. The bus ride from QT to Glenorchy was amazing in itself with incredible scenery. The whole tour was very well organised and the jet boat ride itself was exhilarating. Breathtaking scenery and Pedro,our driver, was very informative, stopping…”
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123 reviews2 - 4 hoursFrom $178by Dart River Adventures
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