Queenstown Jet Boating

Get ready for high-speed jet boating through narrow river canyons while taking in the towering Remarkable Mountain and the crystal blue waters of the Kawarau River with an expert guide by your side.

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Jet boat speeding on Kawarau River with passengers, surrounded by scenic cliffs and trees.

Guests on a jet boat ride on Kawarau and Shotover Rivers, New Zealand.

Jet boat on Kawarau and Shotover Rivers with mountains in the background.

Family in life jackets enjoying a boat tour on Kawarau and Shotover Rivers.

Jet boat speeding through Kawarau and Shotover Rivers in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Jet boat speeding on Kawarau River with scenic mountain backdrop.

Kawarau and Shotover River Jet Boat Ride by KJet

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1 hr

Experience the ultimate 60-minute jet boat ride, hitting speeds of up to 95kph on Queenstown’s epic rivers—perfect for thrill-seekers and families.
Blast around Queenstown’s scenic waterways on a thrilling 45km jet boat adventure packed with 360° spins and epic 360° alpine views.
With no height restrictions, child-sized life jackets, and a minimum age of just 2 years, KJet is the perfect activity for the whole family. Kids aged 2-4 ride free (child age is 5-14 years).
Departs every hour, on the hour, from Main Town Pier, just a short stroll from central accommodation.

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Experience the ultimate 60-minute jet boat ride, hitting speeds of up to 95kph on Queenstown’s epic rivers—perfect for thrill-seekers and families.
Blast around Queenstown’s scenic waterways on a thrilling 45km jet boat adventure packed with 360° spins and epic 360° alpine views.
With no height restrictions, child-sized life jackets, and a minimum age of just 2 years, KJet is the perfect activity for the whole family. Kids aged 2-4 ride free (child age is 5-14 years).
Departs every hour, on the hour, from Main Town Pier, just a short stroll from central accommodation.

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NZ$149

Whitewater rafting on Shotover River, Queenstown, with a group navigating rapids in a blue raft.

Whitewater rafting on Shotover River, Queenstown, navigating rocky canyon.

Rafters in gear smiling on Shotover River, Queenstown, during a whitewater rafting adventure.

Rafting group navigating rapids on Shotover River, Queenstown.

Jet boat speeding on Kawarau River with passengers enjoying the ride.

Jet boat navigating Kawarau River rapids with passengers in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Jet boat speeding on Kawarau River with passengers, surrounded by lush greenery.

Kawarau River White Water Rafting and Jet Boat Ride by RealNZ

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4 hr 30 min

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Take on the Kawarau River with a mix of jet boating and whitewater rafting, ideal for both thrill-seekers and first-time rafters.
Race down the river at speeds up to 95 km/h, skimming past canyon walls and spinning through 360° turns.
Paddle through 8 km of whitewater, with grade 2–3 rapids (and grade 4 in high water), plus the chance to try a cliff jump.
Navigate the 400m Dog Leg rapid, the longest commercially rafted rapid in New Zealand, before drifting through scenic landscapes seen in movies.
Fun fact: Kawarau Bridge is nearby, the site of the world’s first commercial bungee jump in 1988.

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Take on the Kawarau River with a mix of jet boating and whitewater rafting, ideal for both thrill-seekers and first-time rafters.
Race down the river at speeds up to 95 km/h, skimming past canyon walls and spinning through 360° turns.
Paddle through 8 km of whitewater, with grade 2–3 rapids (and grade 4 in high water), plus the chance to try a cliff jump.
Navigate the 400m Dog Leg rapid, the longest commercially rafted rapid in New Zealand, before drifting through scenic landscapes seen in movies.
Fun fact: Kawarau Bridge is nearby, the site of the world’s first commercial bungee jump in 1988.

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NZ$329

Tourist in life jacket swimming in Kawarau River during white water rafting adventure.

Tourist jumping into Kawarau River during white water rafting adventure.

Tourists rafting on Kawarau River between rocky cliffs in New Zealand.

Tourists in life vests rafting on Kawarau River, New Zealand.

Rafting on Kawarau River with bridge and rocky cliffs in background.

Kawarau River White Water Rafting by RealNZ

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4 hr 30 min

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Ride the Kawarau River’s grade 2-3 rapids on a beginner-friendly rafting trip, perfect for first-timers and those wanting a fun, scenic adventure.
Race your friends through the river’s wide channels, enjoy calm stretches for swimming, and tackle the thrilling 400-meter-long Dog Leg rapid.
Take in stunning Central Otago scenery as you paddle through rugged gorges, past vineyards, and along the famous filming sites of The Lord of the Rings.
Upgrade your adventure with a high-speed 25-minute jet boat ride, skimming across the water and pulling 360° spins before you hit the rapids.
Fun fact: The Kawarau River flows into the turquoise waters of Lake Dunstan and was historically used by Māori for travel, trade, and gathering food.

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Ride the Kawarau River’s grade 2-3 rapids on a beginner-friendly rafting trip, perfect for first-timers and those wanting a fun, scenic adventure.
Race your friends through the river’s wide channels, enjoy calm stretches for swimming, and tackle the thrilling 400-meter-long Dog Leg rapid.
Take in stunning Central Otago scenery as you paddle through rugged gorges, past vineyards, and along the famous filming sites of The Lord of the Rings.
Upgrade your adventure with a high-speed 25-minute jet boat ride, skimming across the water and pulling 360° spins before you hit the rapids.
Fun fact: The Kawarau River flows into the turquoise waters of Lake Dunstan and was historically used by Māori for travel, trade, and gathering food.

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NZ$249

Whitewater rafting on Shotover River, Queenstown, navigating rocky gorge.

Whitewater rafting on Shotover River, Queenstown, with participants paddling.

Whitewater rafting on Shotover River, Queenstown, with lush green cliffs in the background.

Whitewater rafters smiling on Shotover River, Queenstown adventure.

Group of people in life jackets on a bus for Shotover River rafting in Queenstown.

Shotover River White Water Rafting by RealNZ

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4 hr 30 min

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Raft the fast-moving waters of the Shotover River with an expert guide, tackling intense grade 3-5 rapids on this adrenaline-fueled adventure.
Travel by coach through the narrow, 22 km-long Skippers Canyon, where sheer cliffs drop to the winding Shotover River far below.
Ride through the 170m-long Oxenbridge Tunnel, carved during the gold rush, before bursting out into the churning whitewater of Cascade Rapid.
Paddle through surging rapids, surrounded by rugged schist cliffs and panoramic views of the Remarkables mountain range.
Fun fact: During the gold rush, the Shotover River was one of the world’s richest gold-bearing rivers, earning it the nickname "the richest river in the world!"

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Raft the fast-moving waters of the Shotover River with an expert guide, tackling intense grade 3-5 rapids on this adrenaline-fueled adventure.
Travel by coach through the narrow, 22 km-long Skippers Canyon, where sheer cliffs drop to the winding Shotover River far below.
Ride through the 170m-long Oxenbridge Tunnel, carved during the gold rush, before bursting out into the churning whitewater of Cascade Rapid.
Paddle through surging rapids, surrounded by rugged schist cliffs and panoramic views of the Remarkables mountain range.
Fun fact: During the gold rush, the Shotover River was one of the world’s richest gold-bearing rivers, earning it the nickname "the richest river in the world!"