New Zealand · JET BOAT RIDES IN QUEENSTOWN
The shortlist you would text a friend before they leave: 14 jet boat rides in Queenstown that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the catch nobody mentions.
Race through Shotover River canyons on a thrilling Queenstown jet boat ride with 360 spins, scenic views, skilled drivers, and useful planning tips.
“It was awesome. Teens loved it and enjoyed getting wet on the back row. Would def recommend. Very well organised”
Review of KJet’s Queenstown jet boat ride on Lake Wakatipu, the Kawarau, and Shotover rivers, with pricing, route details, tips, and who should go.
“A great experience. Exhilarating and informative. Weather excellent and yes I would do it again.”
Shotover Jet’s 25-minute Queenstown ride races through narrow canyons at 90kmh with rapids, spins, expert drivers, and striking river views.
“Absolute adrenaline rush that was so exciting. The skill & accuracy of our driver Missy was outstanding. A fabulous experience that we would recommend.”
Review of the Skippers Canyon jet boat tour from Queenstown, with a thrilling mountain-road drive, canyon views, history, and 360 spins.
“Boat ride was awesome and our guide Tom on the bus was great!”
KJet Queenstown races across Lake Wakatipu, Kawarau and Shotover rivers with 360-degree spins, mountain views and family-friendly thrills.
“We had a super fun ride with Anton today!! He swirled us and splashed us and thrilled us with spins! It was awesome. We highly recommend this boat ride!”
Review the Dart River jet boat tour from Queenstown, with practical advice on scenery, transport, value, weather, family suitability, and what to expect.
“Fantastic experience from beginning to end. The coach ride was good & it travels through some amazing scenery as it follows the lakeside to Glenorchy. All the staff we encountered were friendly and professional. The Jet Boat ride itself was a truly amazing experience and made even better by our driver/tour guide Jordan. He was very professional and shared lots of interesting stories throughout the trip. The ride was also thrilling with lots of 360 degrees spins and fast paced racing over the narrow Dart River. We 100% recommended this trip and this company.”
Review of the Dart River jet boat and funyak tour from Queenstown, with practical tips on scenery, effort, gear, lunch, price, and pickup times.
“We had an amazing trip! All of the staff were upbeat and knowledgeable! Ellie and JJ were an absolute blast. The sand flies were a pest but not enough to make the trip bad. Our favorite park was kayaking into the chasm and taking a dip in the crystal clear waters before lunch. Highly recommend this duo trip of jet boat and funyak to experience all the Dart river has to offer!”
Queenstown Thunder Jet review: compare 30 and 60-minute rides, 360-degree spins, mountain views, safety, price, and practical tips.
“Worth the price. Everyone enjoyed it, got drenched as sitting on the side which was super fun! Got quite cold though so maybe a waterproof jumper under the rain coat they provide would have been a good choice :)”
Combine 360-degree jet boat spins with Kawarau River rafting, cliff jumping, and New Zealand’s longest commercial rapid in a 4.5-hour adventure.
“What an absolutely awesome experience! We did the Kawarau River rafting and jet boat with our family, ranging in age from 15 through to adult children, and it was a hit with everyone. The experience was thrilling without being intimidating, Read more”
Review of Dart River’s Queenstown Funyak and jet boat day trip, with glacier-fed river scenery, lunch, guides, transport, and practical tips.
“Recommend to anyone going to Queenstown. Way better value for money than Shotover!”
Review of Queenstown’s Kawarau River rafting and jet boat combo, with rapids, cliff jumping, safety tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“Great day on the River!! Jess is so full of energy - made our boat trip supper fun. Our river raft guide, Guy, was knowledgeable, safety first, great Personality, remembered all our names, gave us won’t of opportunity to enjoy the River by jumping in A fab day!”
Ride the glacier-fed Dart River from Queenstown, with Maori stories, film locations, mountain views, and an optional scenic Glenorchy transfer.
“A stunning day. Majestic scenery. A must do. An amazing experience. Thank you Dean for your skill, stories and sharing. A very special life adventure. Thank you.”
Race along Queenstown’s Kawarau River at up to 95km/h, spin through 360s, and enjoy mountain scenery on this 30-minute jet boat ride.
“Very fun trip. The boat was fast and our driver was really good at spinning. Great soundtrack on the boat too (if you like rock and roll). Arrive early enough to find parking and walk to the wharf.”
Ride the Roxburgh Gorge Trail by e-bike, cross the Clutha River by jet boat, and return by shuttle on a scenic Otago day out.
“We had such a great day E-biking the trails around Queenstown. Communication was a breeze and we booked the day before. The scenery was magnificent. David provided us a map and some great recommendations for stops along the way and the trails are very clearly signed. Would highly recommend lunch at Milbrook.”
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