Queenstown
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“3rd time I've been on this, and it never disappoints . Thrills and exhilarating from start to finish.”
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2,540 reviewsFrom $113.93by Shotover Jet Ltd
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“great fun, thrilling but safe. much better value/longer ride time than shotover jet. Must do activity in queenstown”
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1,682 reviews1 hourFrom $89by KJet
Experience adrenaline and stunning scenery with Queenstown’s Shotover River Jet Boat ride, featuring thrilling spins, narrow canyons, and expert guides.
★ 4.9“What a blast. Can’t believe how close we were to rocks, gravel banks and the canyon wall. Great fun”
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1,203 reviews25 - 90 minutesFrom $107by Shotover Jet
Explore Queenstown’s Skippers Canyon with an exhilarating jet boat ride and scenic drive, combining adventure, history, and breathtaking views.
★ 4.9“So happy to support a 5th generation, family owned business. The trip to the canyon was wild, I felt totally safe but the road is scary. But the jet boat rude was unreal!!! Highly recommend!”
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699 reviews3 hoursFrom $118by Skippers Canyon Jet
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“The skipper/driver was really friendly and customer serviced based. Had a good humour and did amazing 360 degree spins around trees and pylons.”
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590 reviewsFrom $92.47by KJet Queenstown
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“Fantastic experience from beginning to end. The coach ride was good & it travels through some amazing scenery as it follows the lakeside to Glenorchy. All the staff we encountered were friendly and professional. The Jet Boat ride itself was a truly amazing experience and…”
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531 reviewsFrom $190.31by Dart River Adventures
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!
“We had a fantastic time. It is so helpful to have them provide all of the gear (wetsuit, booties, fleece, raincoat, and a gater that proved helpful in a variety of ways—hair control, face cover, hat protector). The jet boat ride was a thrill. When…”
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342 reviewsFrom $273.05by Dart River Adventures
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“A great day out rafting! Highly recommend a lot of fun. Easy transport and finish line ideally next to a brewery!”
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309 reviewsFrom $154.01by RealNZ
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“Really great. Just need to change their wetsuits- really smell bad”
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234 reviewsFrom $175by RealNZ
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
Experience Queenstown’s stunning landscapes on a thrilling jet boat ride with Thunder Jet, combining adrenaline, scenic views, and expert storytelling.
★ 4.8“Matthew was awesome and lots of fun. He told us all about the surroundings. Loved the 360’s”
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175 reviews30 minutes - 1 hourFrom $65by Watersports LTD
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“This experience was super fun and a good mix of thrills and adventure for all the family. Zane our rafting guide was brilliant and he made sure we not only had a laugh and fun but also that we were safe at all times.”
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158 reviewsFrom $197.96by RealNZ
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“It was a really amazing trip into a stunning landscape. Very well organized and great Guides. Even the lunch was good. Definitely a recommondation from me.”
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148 reviews390 - 510 minutesFrom $256by Dart River Adventures
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“We had an amazing time on this experience with RealNZ. We drove ourselves to the base site, got changed into our wetsuits, and were then taken back into town by bus with some incredibly friendly, chatty staff. From there, we jumped on the jet boat…”
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145 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $190by RealNZ
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“It was a great time, but I'd recommend doing your best to try to schedule on a day with little to no rain in the forecast.”
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123 reviews2 - 4 hoursFrom $178by Dart River Adventures
Queenstown invented the commercial bungy and never calmed down; I plan extra days here every time.