Speed Boat Tours

Queenstown Jet Boating Experience

Kawarau River jet boat navigating through rapids in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Jump on an exciting jet boat ride and jet across the crystal blue waters of Lake Wakatipu while navigating tight turns with a pro driver for company.

Highlights

Hold on to your hats on this thrilling jet boating ride that will give you an unbeatable view of Queenstown’s towering mountains and rugged clifftops.
With an expert driver onboard dishing out facts, feel the wind in your face as you speed past trees and get up close to Lake Wakatipu’s edge.
Speeding up to 95 kmph, tighten your life jackets as you zoom across a whopping 44 kms and navigate sharp canyons to get to Kawarau River.
Choose the 25 or 60-minute jet boat ride to experience Queenstown’s dramatic landscapes as per your convenience at a heart-pounding speed.
Fun fact: Kawarau River is featured in the 2001 motion picture, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Inclusions

25 or 60-minute jet boat ride (as per option selected)
Expert driver
Live commentary
Safety briefing
Life jackets
360-degree spins

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Sign yourself and your family up for an adrenaline-pumping jet boating ride that offers breathtaking views of Queenstown’s natural beauty. Strap on your life jackets and get onboard where you will get a safety briefing from your driver before jetting off at full speed. You will speed across Lake Wakatipu at 95 kmph and get to see some beautiful birds and lush green trees. Then, you head down to Kawarau River where you will navigate narrow river canyons before seeing the jagged edges of the Remarkables mountain range. Don’t forget to take pictures of the beautiful scenery before tucking it away safely for exhilarating 360-degree spins that will leave you completely drenched and happy.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring your camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, gloves, and rain jacket for this experience.
Pack your meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.
Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

What’s not allowed

Safety is a priority. So, this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 2 years and under the weight of 13kg.

Accessibility

Your safety comes first. So, pregnant women are restricted from participating in this experience.

Additional information

Facilities: Lockers

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.