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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!!
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!
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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.
linaboo from New Zealand wrote on 09 August 2024
Jetboatinnnn
Amazing adventure 😍😍😍
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
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.
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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Julia Fritsch from Germany wrote on 08 January 2019
Sollte man mal gemacht haben
Ich habe den Shotover Jet an meinem ersten Tag in Queenstown gemacht. Finde das war eine coole Einstimmung auf ein ereignisreiches Wochenende. Am Anfang dachte ich es wird vielleicht etwas langweilig, aber es hat wirklich Spaß gemacht. Man schießt mit vollem Karacho durch relativ enge Schluchten und die 360 Grad Spins sind auch sehr lustig. Man wird je nach Platzwahl schon ordentlich nass, also lieber das sexy Regencape nicht ablehnen. Bei gutem Wetter wirklich eine coole Sache. Das einzige: Ich empfand es etwas kurz. Sonst alle super nett und man bekommt für $30 ein nettes Video, also immer schön in die Kamera lächeln. Wer auf einen kleinen Adrenalinrausch aus ist (so wie ich), dem empfehle ich allerdings eher rafting oder natürlich nevis bungy.