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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

by Shotover Jet

25 min
Queenstown
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25 min
Starting time
Monday 26 October 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 25 Oct 2026.
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2 adults × $107.28
All taxes and fees included

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All taxes and fees included

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.

Highlights

Full 360-degree spins on the jet boat
Access to Shotover Canyons with expert driver
Informative commentary on river history
Retail store offers photos, videos, and merchandise
Free onsite parking available
Lifejackets provided for all passengers

What's included

Full 360-degree spins on the jet boat
Access to Shotover Canyons with a skilled and entertaining driver
Access to retail store to view and purchase photos and videos
Free parking onsite
Adrenaline jet boat ride on the Shotover River
Informative commentary and local river history stories

What's not included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Souvenir photos available to purchase

Itinerary

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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!

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.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–9 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 5 years and child must be at least 3 feet (1 meter) tall; height requirement may increase to 4 feet (1.2 meters) depending on water conditions
Lifejackets are provided
Allow 1.5 hours for return trip from Queenstown if using shuttle bus
Lockers available for personal belongings
Check-in is 30 minutes before departure if self-driving to the river base
Total
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