Speed Boat Tours

Shotover Canyons 25-Minute Jet Boat Ride

Tourists on Shotover Jet navigating white water rapids in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Shotover Jet boat speeding through river with hills and lush greenery in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Shotover Jet navigating canyons with tourists in lifejackets, Queenstown, New Zealand.

Shotover Jet navigating narrow canyons in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Blast through the Shotover Canyons on a high-speed jet boat ride! Enjoy thrilling 360° spins, heart-racing speeds of 95km/h, and epic river canyon views.

Highlights

The Shotover Canyons jet boat ride is perfect for thrill-seekers, offering high-speed action, sharp turns, and epic 360° spins through narrow canyons.
Skim just inches from canyon walls at 95km/h, feeling the adrenaline rush as your expert driver navigates the winding Kawarau River with heart-racing precision.
Speed through dramatic gorges and past towering rock formations, with the turquoise waters of the Kawarau River churning beneath you at exhilarating speeds.
Opt for round-trip transfers from Queenstown for a hassle-free experience. Just sit back, relax, and get ready for the ride of your life.
Fun fact: The Māori name for the Shotover River, Kimi-ākau, means ‘looking for the coast,’ a nod to early explorers searching for a route westward.

Inclusions

25-minute jet boat ride
Life jackets/spray jackets
Round-trip transfers from Queenstown (based on selected option)

Exclusions

Food & beverages

Cancellation Policy

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

Your experience

Speed, spins, and serious splashes

Strap in and hold on—this jet boat ride isn’t for the faint-hearted! From the moment you launch across Lake Whakatipu, the adrenaline kicks in. Your expert driver cranks up the speed to 95km/h, skimming the water’s surface and zipping into the Kawarau River. Towering canyon walls close in as you twist through narrow passageways, dodging rocky outcrops with heart-racing precision. The engine roars, the spray flies, and just when you think you’ve caught your breath—boom! A full-throttle 360° spin sends water flying. Between the thrills, soak up the dramatic landscapes shaped by ancient glaciers and hear fascinating local legends from your guide. At the end of it all, your heart will be beating up a storm, and you’ll have earned some serious bragging rights.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring your waterproof jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, warm clothing and gloves (in winter), hats, and water.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
Pregnant people and guests with back issues, cardiac issues, and other serious medical conditions cannot participate in the experience.

Additional information

If you've opted for Queenstown transfers, arrive at The Station Building 50 minutes before your jet boat departure time. Your selected time is for the jet boat ride. The transfer takes approximately 45 minutes each way. Total experience duration will be 1 hour 55 minutes, including return transfers.

Additional information

Guests should have a moderate physical fitness level.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption/pick-up point.
Please arrive at the redemption/pick-up point 45 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.