Queenstown Jet Boat Adventure with Spins and River Stories
by Shotover Jet
Overview
The Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown offers a 25-minute high-speed adventure through the narrow Shotover Canyons in New Zealand. Passengers experience full 360-degree spins and rapid maneuvers performed by a highly skilled and entertaining driver on the world’s most exciting jet boat ride. The ride includes informative commentary with local stories and history of the river. Lifejackets are provided for safety. After the ride, guests have access to a retail store where they can view and purchase photos and videos taken during the trip. Free onsite parking is available. Food, drinks, hotel transfers, and souvenir photos are not included. Children must be accompanied by an adult and meet minimum height and age requirements. Locker facilities are available for personal belongings, and check-in is required 30 minutes before departure if arriving by car.
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Itinerary
Shotover Canyons
Access to the Shotover Canyons is exclusive to this operator. The journey combines natural landscape with continuous canyon navigation. The area is owned by Ngāi Tahu, the local Māori people, with a connection to the Kimiākau (Shotover River) spanning centuries. This place is the ancestral home of their tīpuna (ancestors). No other operator has access or comparable knowledge of these canyons.
25 min
Meeting point
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
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.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Queenstown
- Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour on Twin Rivers Trail with Shuttle
- Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure with Afternoon Tea
- Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with 1-Hour 45-Minute Cruise and Scenic Flight
- Bike and Wine Tour from Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines
- Massage Sessions at Body Sanctum Spa in Queenstown
- Queenstown 2-Hour Segway Tour of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Gardens