KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

Experience the ultimate thrill with a 60-minute jet boat ride in Queenstown. Zoom across Lake Wakatipu, spin on the Kawarau River, and navigate the Shotover River for heart-racing fun!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • KJet Queenstown - Only KJet takes you on an insane 60 minute high speed adrenaline ride across three waterways traveling at speeds of up to 95kph in the fastest and meanest Jet boats in town.

Throw in 45km of unforgettable thrills, 360 degree spins and exhilaration in one of the world’s most stunning locations, and blast across Lake Wakatipu and down the world-famous Shotover and Kawarau Rivers in water that’s less than 5cm deep in some places.

We’ve got kick ass skilled drivers, trained to the highest standard in the industry and are 100% Kiwi owned and operated.

KJet is hassle free, departing every hour on the hour from the Main Town Pier, central Queenstown. Check in is 15 minutes prior to departure.

What's Included
  • Life vests supplied
  • Driver/guide
  • 1-hour jet boat ride
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Hold tight as you enjoy this exhilarating Jet boat journey that races at high velocity on two rivers, offering a more extended water-experience than other comparable tours around the area. Departing directly from the Primary Town Dock in Queenstown, shriek in excitement as your jet boat dashes across Lake Wakatipu, whirls in twists on the Kawarau River, and traverses the shallow depths of the Shotover River. Get ready for adrenaline-pumping enjoyment on this thrill ride resembling a roller coaster!

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 2 years
  • Please wear comfortable shoes, jacket and sun protection
  • Caregivers are required to assist drivers with carrying any disabled passengers down the stairs and on to the Jet boat. When carrying larger numbers, at least one caregiver must travel on the boat.
Location
KJet Queenstown
Marine Parade
Please check in at the Main Town Pier 15 minutes before your scheduled Jet Boat departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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T6110zvmichaelh
Aug 10, 2024
Perfect for adventure lovers - This experience offers and exhilarating jet boat experience. With 360 degree spins and high speed thrills, it's must do for adrenaline seekers. The stunning scenery and make it exciting. Perfect for adventure lovers.
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Melissalv6326se
Jul 12, 2024
Thrilling experience - The ride was exhilarating. speeding through the water with sharp turns and spins was a thrilling experience. Highly recommend it.
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Sharonrk8191dq
Jul 11, 2024
Do it! - We had a Great time! Prepare to get wet. Dress like you are going to the Arctic, cold but worth it. The smile didn’t leave our faces far hours after we had alighted :) The only complaint was booking through TripAdvisor! Found the site via Google, Australian with NZ dollars on my travel debit card and nowhere in the booking and payment process does it tell you the TripAdvisor booking is in US dollars!!! Only realised when the confirmation email came. And then it was too late to cancel ( we had booked for 3pm the next day, less than the 24 hour cancellation period). Over NZ$100 more than if we had purchased direct with KJET. It definitely put a negative spin on our experience :(
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8reillyb
Jul 9, 2024
Super fun! Gorgeous views! - Super fun we had an awesome time. The boat driver was very fun and clearly knew what he was doing. The staff made the experience very smooth and easy. The trip was fun and we got great photo opportunities.
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Brookl650
Jun 27, 2024
Amazing Adventure - Amazing adventure!. I was so scared before but, I am glad I did it. This was one of the best experience I had in Queenstown.
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Arohad_13
Jun 9, 2024
Highly recommend - Great experience overall. Arriving at Queenstown main pier staff fit you out in a life jacket, then down some steps before climbing into the boat. A quick group photo and then you are speeding across the lake and doing your first 360 spin. If you are going in the cooler months still sunscreen up and I’d recommend a fitted beanie as it gets cold out. The photo package is reasonably priced. Do look at different webpages for booking as depending on the day or season tickets can be discounted- I got mine for $99 direct through kjet as being on the first tour of the day.
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Odyssey15148348783
Jun 1, 2024
A fun way to experience the Queenstown scenery - My partner was a little cautious about this experience at first, but was pleasantly surprised. A really fun way to explore the stunning scenery in Queenstown. Our driver was awesome - super knowledgeable and friendly. Absolutely recommend the experience. Thanks!
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Emmanuel_t
Aug 13, 2024
Pretty good but not intense - The jet ride was pretty good and the driver, Fraser, was friendly and knowledgeable about the town. This jet ride isn’t as intense as the others I believe, like the one that goes through shotover river. This one has more of a boat tour vibe to it. Overall, I would recommend it to anyone 🤗
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Himani_b
Aug 8, 2024
Average - The experience was suppose to be 1 hour however they take us on a bus 20 mins away and the boat was around 35 mins whereas the experience was advertised to be 1 hour. Have done better experience in North Island but views are good for this, our Driver Lookie was great had good knowledge and made it a fun ride
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Kevintn5370th
Jul 27, 2024
Sardines - They packed us into the boat liked sardines into a can. Instead of running two boats 60% full they made us uncomfortable. We could not even sit squarely in our seats.
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