Shotover Jet

Shotover Jet Queenstown

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  • Thrillling 25 minute jetboat ride
  • FREE transfers from Queenstown for select tours only
  • Travel over 85km per hour
  • Zoom through the spectacular Shotover River Canyons
  • 360 degree spins over 10cm deep water
  • Power brakes and sweeping fishtails
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Get on board ‘Big Red’ the ultimate Queenstown Shotover Jet boat experience that has been thrilling over 3 million people since 1970! If its not the super-charged jet boat ride that scares you it will be the danger of heading straight for overhanging cliff faces and jagged rocks of the Shotover Canyon before pulling away at the VERY last second! This is why this Queenstown jet boat ride takes the cake – combining the epic thrills of high-speed, seemingly impossible manoeuvres, coming perilously close to narrow impending canyon walls and of course the overwhelming scenic location!

These expert Shotover Jet Boat drivers know exactly what they are doing and can haul the boat at speeds of up to 85kph in as little as 10cm of shallow water! Spin and weave your way through the spectacular Shotover River Canyon and enjoy trademark 360-degree spins, power brakes and sweeping fishtails as the rocky canyon walls whiz past you at speed.

This world famous Queenstown Jet Boat experience is just 10 minutes from Queenstown where you can catch a convenient and free shuttle service out to the river base. You then have the rest of the day to try and catch your breath and enjoy other exciting activities in Queenstown!

Inclusions

  • 25 minute thrilling Jet Boat ride
  • Free shuttle service from Queenstown for selected trips (10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm). Bookings are required.

Highlights

  • 360 degree spins over 10cm of water
  • Reach speeds over 85km per hour
  • Whip past rocky outcrops
  • Skim around crags and boulders
  • Speed through the dramatic and spectacular Shotover River Canyons
  • FREE transfers from Queenstown to the Shotover Jet departure point for selected trips (10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm). Bookings are required.

Time

  • Jet Boat rides depart on the hour every hour between 10am and 4pm. Should you require a time outside of these hours, please contact the operator directly to see if they can arrange an alternative time to suit your travel requirements
  • If you are making your own way to the river, check-in directly at the Shotover Jet base, 3 Arthurs Point road, 30 minutes before your jet boat departure time
  • Check-in for the complimentary shuttle is 45 minutes prior to your jet boat departure time inside the Station Building, Queenstown
  • Jet Boat rides depart every day (river and weather conditions permitting) except Christmas Day (25th December)

Duration

  • This is a 25-minute Jet Boat ride (please allow 60 minutes for the entire experience, or 90 minutes if taking the shuttle from Queenstown)

What To Bring

  • We recommend that you dress for the conditions and simply be mindful that there will be some wind-chill factor as you are travelling at speed
  • In summer don’t forget your sunblock and some people get concerned that it may be too cold in winter, however simply dress warmly and bring a warm hat and gloves (although the handrails are heated) just like you would for skiing and sunglasses are great year round
  • For safety reasons, the use of handheld personal cameras and video cameras are not permitted aboard the jet boats

Additional Information

  • A minimum height of 1 metre applies. Shotover jet reserves the right to extend the minimum height to 1.2 metres in certain river conditions, to ensure passenger safety
  • Children under 5 years old who meet the minimum height limit are free with a fare paying adult, however a ticket still needs to be issued
  • All children (0-15yrs) must travel with a fare paying adult 16 years and over
  • Shotover Jet is not suitable if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions including back or neck problems
  • Onsite facilities include parking, retail, cafe, toilets, secure lockers and viewing areas

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking, however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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Natasha Hannan 4 years ago
This is a must do! All the staff were great and very friendly. Donald was our Jet Boat driver, he was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We went on a beautiful and warm day, however, a beanie and jumper were still necessary. You are supplied with a long windbreaker and life vest, which definitely helps. Your hands are fine as the handrails on the boat are heated. Sunnies also helped to keep the water out of your eyes from the occasional splash. The scenery is magnificent, and such an incredible setting. We had lunch at the brewery right next door. Food and drinks are fantastic. Great day to experience.
This was lots of fun for the whole family

This was lots of fun for the whole family. The kids had a ball. Is adults were expecting a more thrilling ride and thought it might have gone longer than 20 minutes given the price we paid as a family. But it was still fun. I’d just be keen to see what the other Jet Boat companies have to offer next time.

Danielle Harris 4 years ago
This is a must do!

This is a must do! All the staff were great and very friendly. Donald was our Jet Boat driver, he was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We went on a beautiful and warm day, however, a beanie and jumper were still necessary. You are supplied with a long windbreaker and life vest, which definitely helps. Your hands are fine as the handrails on the boat are heated. Sunnies also helped to keep the water out of your eyes from the occasional splash. The scenery is magnificent, and such an incredible setting. We had lunch at the brewery right next door. Food and drinks are fantastic. Great day to experience.

Natasha Hannan 4 years ago
This is really amazing

This is really amazing! I really loved my jet boat ride at an early bird time. It was one of the best experiences!!! I wanted to do it again in the future! Make sure to bring your warmest clothes like gloves cap or beanie. It is freezing cold but otherwise, it was awesome!

Dinky Panoringan 5 years ago
It's the second time that we've done this and really wouldnt bother with any of the other competitors

It's the second time that we've done this and really wouldnt bother with any of the other competitors. These guys are a professional unit...the original and the best...with exclusive use of the Shotover Canyon...yeeeharr it was ball-tearing awesome!!

Froy Leano 5 years ago
A unique

A unique, one of a kind and must do experience in Queenstown! The Shotover Jet is both a thrill-chaser and scenery lovers delights. The river itself is spectacular, and what better way to see it than shooting down it/through it/around it on a jet boat!

Jennifer Cuttler 6 years ago
There is a reason this is the best jet boat ride in the world

There is a reason this is the best jet boat ride in the world. This is located in the Shotover Canyon. When you enter their office, the scenery, the hills, the lake, the bridge and the landscape will blow you away. When your time comes up, all the safety gear is provided, the driver explains safety instructions and then off we go. The adrenaline kicks in when the drives tease the boat to the edge of the rocks, driving between two mountains, moving sideways and the best thing, a 360-degree turn that throws you and fills you with splashes of chilled water. The scenery is to die for. The ride is for 45 minutes, I wish it was a bit more. I will do it once again in the near future.

Tejaswi Laveti 6 years ago
A really exhilarating jetboat ride allowing you to get super close to the rock faces in the canyon etc

A really exhilarating jetboat ride allowing you to get super close to the rock faces in the canyon etc. Shotover have a very slick operation also and the scenery was awesome. I do feel like its a lot of money for the 25 minutes or whatever it is, however. I've also done the Kawarau Jet and the Dart River Jet Adventure and prefer these as you get way longer. I would still recommend it though.

Michelle 6 years ago
We had a really fantastic time doing the shot over jet ride

We had a really fantastic time doing the shot over jet ride. A.J. Our driver was great fun and gave us plenty of good info not only about the river itself but other places and things to do in Queenstown. The ride what can I say. Incredible. These drivers know the river to within an inch and trust me you come that close to the canyon in many places. This is something everyone should try. Definitely the highlight of our stay in Queenstown.

Colette O'Connor 7 years ago
We had an amazing experience doing the Shotover Jet ride

We had an amazing experience doing the Shotover Jet ride. Full of adrenaline and excitement. A must do thing when in Queenstown. Thanks to Experience OZ, I was able to get the tickets on a very good deal and the booking process was very easy as well. It was easy to coordinate with Shotover jet once the tickets were confirmed.

Deepak Gunnam 7 years ago
My wife & I were in Queenstown with our son

My wife & I were in Queenstown with our son, daughter-in-law, grandson (age 8) & granddaughter (age 5). Before going, I booked with Experienceoz for us all to go on the Shotover Jet. It was a fantastic experience for us all. We had been concerned about taking our five year old but we knew all was well when she told the driver he wasn't going fast enough (he was flying!!). His response was: "Well that's a typical Aussie sledge!" This is a 'must do'.

Ross Stenson 7 years ago
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