Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown | 25 minutes

1973 Reviews | Queenstown
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Shotover Jet + Transport
2 Adults x $101.17
$202.34
Approx Total
$202.34
Jet Boat & transport from QT: Includes return transport from Queenstown, check-in is 45 mins prior to departure in the Station Building, Queenstown CBD
Pickup included
Shotover Jet
2 Adults x $101.17
$202.34
Approx Total
$202.34
Jet Boat Adventure: Departs from Shotover River.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Jet boat ride
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Overview

Prepare yourself for the ultimate jet boating experience with Shotover Jet - the unique, breathtaking white water ride and adrenaline rush you’ll never forget!

Pickup points

Pickup details

Our check-in area is located inside the Station Building in the Queenstown CBD. Please see our friendly team to check-in for your shuttle transfer. ... Read more ▼

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Meeting points

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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

THE SPECTACULAR SHOTOVER CANYONS. ONLY WE CAN TAKE YOU THERE! The only way to experience our Canyons, see their beauty and feel their power, is to come on a journey with us, the world’s most exciting jet boat ride. A unique combination of beauty and power, it’s an experience like no other, blending pristine natural landscape with wall to wall canyon action from start to finish! Proudly owned by Ngāi Tahu, the Māori people of this land, our connection to the Kimiākau (Shotover River) goes back centuries. As the home of our tīpuna (ancestors), this place is part of us. Only we have access to the spectacular Shotover Canyons and no one knows this area like we do!

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

1973 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    1716
  • 4 stars
    183
  • 3 stars
    41
  • 2 stars
    13
  • 1 star
    20

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 1716 reviews with 5 stars

Great and Thrilling Experience

Published on Mar, 2025

The scenery was beautiful, and the boat ride was fun. Our driver was pleasant and very skilled. The boat was an engineering wonder and was created here.

Such a fun time! Great...

Published on Feb, 2025

Such a fun time! Great for all ages, beautiful views, and gives you a thrill. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!!

shotover jet experience

Published on Feb, 2025

This is an amazing experience for someone has not been on a white water river or in a jet boat. It appears to be on the edge with the possibility of accidents but also very safe. to be within 3 feet of a canyon wall and doing up to 95 Km was scary. ( I was on the outside at the back ) and got a lot of movement and a little bit of water which I was told to expect. Karen and I really enjoyed the ride.

Exciting Experience!

Published on Feb, 2025

Well organised and full of thrills! Exciting experience and lots of fun. Possibility of getting wet unless you sit in the middle seats. Even if you are a bit scared, this is very safe and worth stretching yourself to try.

What a buzz

Published on Feb, 2025

A great experience that was only slightly wet! My other half was either laughing or screaming throughout.

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