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Shotover Jet: Ultimate White Water Jet Boating
4.8
2,320 Ratings
Queenstown
Brace yourself for the pinnacle of jet boating adventures with Shotover Jet - an unmatched, exhilarating white-water journey that promises an adrenaline surge you’ll always remember!
Brace yourself for the pinnacle of jet boating adventures with Shotover Jet - an unmatched, exhilarating white-water journey that promises an adrenaline surge you’ll always remember!
Duration:
25 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Shotover Jet Queenstown - The Spectacular Shotover Canyons. Only we can take you there!
The exclusive way to explore our Canyons, witness their beauty, and feel their power is by embarking on a journey with us, the world’s most thrilling jet boat ride. This unique blend of beauty and power offers an unparalleled experience, combining pristine…
- Shotover Jet Queenstown - The Spectacular Shotover Canyons. Only we can take you there!
The exclusive way to explore our Canyons, witness their beauty, and feel their power is by embarking on a journey with us, the world’s most thrilling jet boat ride. This unique blend of beauty and power offers an unparalleled experience, combining pristine natural landscapes with exhilarating canyon action from start to finish!
Proudly owned by Ngāi Tahu, the Māori people of this land, our connection to the Kimiākau (Shotover River) spans centuries. As the home of our tīpuna (ancestors), this place is part of us. Only we have access to the breathtaking Shotover Canyons, and no one knows this area like we do!
What's Included
- Adrenaline Jet boat ride on the world’s most exciting jet boat ride
- Full 360 degree spins on the jet boat
- Exclusive access to the Shotover canyons with your highly skilled and entertaining jet boat driver
- Informative commentary and local stories of the history of the river
- Access to retail store to view your photos and videos and purchase merchandise
- Lots of free parking onsite
- Adrenaline Jet boat ride on the world’s most exciting jet boat ride
- Full 360 degree spins on the jet boat
- Exclusive access to the Shotover canyons with your highly skilled and entertaining jet boat driver
- Informative commentary and local stories of the history of the river
- Access to retail store to view your photos and videos and purchase merchandise
- Lots of free parking onsite
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years and child must be at least 3 feet (1 meter) in height; dependent on water conditions, the operator reserves the right to increase the minimum height to 4 feet (1.2 meters)
- Lifejackets are provided
- Please allow 1.5 hours for return trip from Queenstown if taking shuttle bus
- Locker…
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years and child must be at least 3 feet (1 meter) in height; dependent on water conditions, the operator reserves the right to increase the minimum height to 4 feet (1.2 meters)
- Lifejackets are provided
- Please allow 1.5 hours for return trip from Queenstown if taking shuttle bus
- Locker facilities available for personal belongings
- Check-in is 30 min prior to jet boat ride departure if self-driving to the river base
Location
3 Arthurs Point Road
Arthurs Point Road
Please check-in 30 minutes prior to your departure time at our river base in Arthurs Point. The river base is approximately 10 minutes drive from Queenstown CBD.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(2320 Ratings)
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Kawina_b
Aug 12, 2025
They weren't kidding! - Make sure you have your wet gear and beanie during winter 😆 sunnies help too. It was a wicked experience and could do it all day. Loved it.
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833margotw
Aug 12, 2025
Awesome! - Glorious day with a great driver, Hamish who haves us a thrilling ride plus a bit of intel about the boats and the river’s history.
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Charlierk8929rx
Aug 12, 2025
Tau kē - Awesome! Wana nei - Wicked - Amazing experience. Hamish our driver was awesome! highly recommend !!! Thrills, chills and a couple of shut eye moments sitting up front, add the scenery and there’s nothing like it.
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740nelliei
Aug 11, 2025
Give the shot over jet a go...You won't be dissappointed - Oh my god what a rush....This was so much fun and great price for what you get. Lots of thrills and 360 degree turns. We had such an amazing time that my son now wants to be a shotover jet boat driver....
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Kiersten
Aug 10, 2025
Been on this almost a dozen times and it never gets old! - Man where to start.
This is trip 11 or 12 for me, too many to actually keep track, but each time is just as good as the very first! Our driver was amazing and full of jokes, the new boat was awesome and sounded sick as! Just a fun time all around. With some world class views!
Already thinking of our next trip to Queenstown, or simply sneak in another go before we leave this time!
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Voyage43498213895
Aug 8, 2025
Got to do jet boat ride - What a awesome jet boat ride for you adrenaline junkys, the expert jet boat drivers give you an experience you won't forget
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Suscou123
Aug 8, 2025
Must-do - An awesome experience full a laughter and a lot of 'oh no's'.
Would do it again in a heartbeat.
I found that you did not get very wet but it was very cold in the canyons.
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Duncank223
Aug 8, 2025
Navigate the twist and turns on the gorge - Easy to book and very straightforward process from arrival to leaving the location after the great experience.
Water level was low, but our driver Jim explained the hand signals for when doing 360 turns and safety side of things.
Weaving through the gorge, getting very close to the rock face on both sides of the boat or the obstacles in the water.
Great blast and something that everyone should try.
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M1622gcjasonw
Aug 7, 2025
Lifetime memory!!!! - There is no substitute for the original and in our view the best shotover experience.
Go with Shotover Jet for a trip you'll remember for a lifetime.
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Jobl1651cz
Aug 7, 2025
Excellent! - The most awesome experience and so professional . The team made us feel welcome and the driver was amazing . I throughly recommend this adventure !
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