Shotover Jet

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Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime with New Zealand's world famous Shotover Jet - the ultimate jet boat experience and the only way to access the spectacular Shotover Canyons!!

Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime with New Zealand's world famous Shotover Jet - the ultimate jet boat experience and the only way to access the spectacular Shotover Canyons!!

Highlights

  • The world famous white water jet boat ride!
  • Experience gravity-defying stunts and speeds of up to 90kmph
  • Get exclusive access to the spectacular Shotover River Canyons
  • Proudly owned by Ngāi Tahu whose connection to the Shotover River dates back centuries

Feel your adrenaline surge as you accelerate into the towering Shotover River Canyons. A unique combination of beauty and power, Shotover Jet is an experience like no other, blending pristine natural landscape with wall to wall canyon action from start to finish.

Your expert driver takes you skimming through the shallows at up to 90kmph in mere centimeters of water. Ride the rapids and experience thrilling, gravity-defying stunts within a hair’s breadth of the awe-inspiring cliff faces.

Hold on tight and prepare yourself as the signal is given for the famous Shotover Jet 360° spin, watch as the scenery fully rotates around you, sending a spray of whitewater sparkling across the river's surface.

Shotover Jet is proudly bought to you by Ngāi Tahu, the Māori people of this land and the proud owners of Shotover Jet. Their connection to the Kimiakau (Shotover River) dates back centuries before the arrival of Europeans.

Shotover Jet is the only company with access to the spectacular Shotover River canyons, and no one knows this area as they do.

Incorporating amazing scenery, history, and culture with a high dose of adrenaline and adventure, Shotover Jet is for many the highlight of their Queenstown experience and an adventure you won't forget!

Adult $169.00
Child $95.00 (5-15 years)
Family Pass $528.00 (2 Adults + up to 2 Children )
2A + 1C $433.00 (2 Adults + 1 Child)

What's included

  • 25 minutes on the water
  • Life Jacket (mandatory) and optional splash coat
  • On site facilities include: plenty of parking, retail shop, toilets, lockers for your belongings and viewing areas. There is a restaurant next door.

Location

  • Check-in at River Base 30 mins prior to booked time. Located along Gorge Road at 3 Arthurs Point (approximately a 10-minute drive from Queenstown).

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Family Pricing: The value of the Family Price is $432.00 if purchased individually - discounts shown from this rate. Family Passes are for 2 Adults and up to 2 Children, OR for 1 Adult and 3 children.

    Child Pricing: Applies to those 5 to 15 years.

    Minimum Height: 1 metre but should river conditions on the day dictate, Shotover Jet does reserve the right to extend the minimum child height to 1.2 metres to ensure maximum passenger safety.

    Duration: Please allow 1 hour 30 minutes round trip from central Queenstown.


    Self-Drive Check-in: Please be ready for check-in at the Shotover Jet's river base 30 minutes prior to departure. The river base is located on Gorge Road, 3 Arthur's Point and is just a short 10 minute drive from Queenstown.

    Courtesy Shuttle: A courtesy shuttle is available from Queenstown, applicable for the10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm (all hourly departures except 1pm & 4pm). Customers must check-in at our desk inside The Station Building in Queenstown 45 minutes prior to the trip time. The Station Building is located at 25 Shotover Street, on the corner of Camp St and Shotover St, Queenstown.

    If you would like the optional courtesy shuttle, please select this option as your proceed through check-out.


    Important information:

    For safety reasons cameras and video cameras are not permitted aboard. Professional photo & video packs available for purchase on site immediately after your trip -Should river conditions on the day dictate, Shotover Jet does reserve the right to extend the minimum child height to 1.2 metres to ensure maximum passenger safety.

    Reservations Essential:

    Due to high demand for Shotover Jet, exact trips times will be confirmed with you via email by Shotover Jet. Trips run every hour so if your exact time selection isn't available, you will be scheduled to the next available trip.

Simply Amazing. Exciting ride on a beautiful river 강추합니다. Absolutely fantastic and wonderful experience! Excellent ride with Nick ... enjoyed immensely
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Sarah from New Zealand wrote on 21 September 2024

Fun for all

Water was quite high the day we went, but was still fun. The driver was great, talked to everyone and showed us some things along the river. The full boat turns were super fun. We didn’t get more than a spray on us at the front. Thankfully our ride wasn’t cancelled but be aware weather can close them down when planning your holiday.

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linaboo from New Zealand wrote on 09 August 2024

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Amazing adventure 😍😍😍

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From Shotover Jet

Kia Ora, Thank you for your awesome review! 😊 We're so glad you had an amazing adventure with us! Hope to see you again for more fun and excitement! Nga Mihi, Customer Service Team, Shotover Jet

jenna from New Zealand wrote on 11 July 2024

Shotover

Had such an amazing time ! The fews are so good! Definitely recommend it

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Alexia Day from New Zealand wrote on 22 July 2024

Shotover

Disappointed in the response when we rang and explained our situation that I had an accident the day before our jet boat ride and it happened less than 24 hours before therefore there wasn’t enough time to cancel and get a refund. I did not get home till late the night before the booking due to the accident and when I rang in it was after hours so I could not get a hold of anyone. So I rang at opening the next morning and was told they can’t help me because I should have left an email. The difference in them receiving an email which they would have seen at opening and the time I called would not have made any difference. The best they offered was to reschedule 3 days later. The accident was completely out of my control as was the timing. Therefore, there should be some consideration for that.

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michellet38 from Indonesia wrote on 08 July 2024

Amazing experience

Fantastic! Nice shot

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From Shotover Jet

Kia Ora, Ngā mihi nui mō tō whakaaro pai! (Many thanks for your great feedback!) We’re thrilled you had an amazing experience with us. Kei te tūmanako mātou ki te kite anō i a koe (We look forward to seeing you again) for more exciting adventures. Customer Service Team, Shotover Jet

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