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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Offered by Shotover Jet Ltd

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$183.59 per person

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25 minutes (approx.)Pickup Available Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

Jet boat ride through the Shotover Canyons on the Kimiākau near Queenstown, with exclusive access to this section of the Shotover River.

Tour Overview

Shotover Jet takes you deep into the Shotover Canyons for a white water ride on the Kimiākau, also known as the Shotover River. This is the only way to experience these canyons by jet boat, with access exclusive to Shotover Jet.

The journey combines the narrow rock walls of the Shotover Canyons with the speed and power of a purpose-built jet boat. From start to finish, the focus is on canyon action, with the river and surrounding landscape shaping the ride. It is a direct, high-energy way to see the beauty and force of this part of Queenstown.

Shotover Jet is proudly owned by Ngāi Tahu, the Māori people of this land. Their connection to the Kimiākau goes back centuries, and the river is described as the home of their tīpuna, their ancestors. That relationship adds an important sense of place to the experience, grounded in the history of the area as well as the ride itself.

If you are looking for a fast-paced activity on the water, this trip is centred on exactly that, a jet boating journey through the Shotover Canyons on the Kimiākau.

What's Included

  • Full 360 degree spins on the jet boat
  • Exclusive access to the Shotover canyons with your highly skilled and entertaining jet boat driver
  • Informative commentary and local stories of the history of the river
  • Access to retail store to view your photos and videos and purchase merchandise
  • Lots of free parking onsite
  • Adrenaline Jet boat ride on the world's most exciting jet boat ride

Not Included:

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What To Expect

THE SPECTACULAR SHOTOVER CANYONS. ONLY WE CAN TAKE YOU THERE! The only way to experience our Canyons, see their beauty and feel their power, is to come on a journey with us, the world’s most exciting jet boat ride. A unique combination of beauty and power, it’s an experience like no other, blending pristine natural landscape with wall to wall canyon action from start to finish! Proudly owned by Ngāi Tahu, the Māori people of this land, our connection to the Kimiākau (Shotover River) goes back centuries. As the home of our tīpuna (ancestors), this place is part of us. Only we have access to the spectacular Shotover Canyons and no one knows this area like we do!

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

If requesting pickup, please select your preferred location when booking through Viator.

Pickup details

Our check-in area is located inside the Station Building in the Queenstown CBD. Please see our friendly team to check-in for your shuttle transfer (45 minutes prior to the boat time).

Or Meet At Meeting point

3 Arthurs Point Road

3 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand

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Please check-in 30 minutes prior to your departure time at our river base in Arthurs Point. The river base is approximately 10 minutes drive from Queenstown CBD.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Important Information

• Please check-in 30-minutes prior to your jet boat departure time at our river base, 3 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown. • Complimentary shuttle for selected boat departures - seats are limited so reservations are essential. Please check-in 45 minutes prior to your jet boat time at our desk inside the Station Building, Queenstown.

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 5 years and child must be at least 3 feet (1 meter) in height; dependent on water conditions, the operator reserves the right to increase the minimum height to 4 feet (1.2 meters)
  • Lifejackets are provided
  • Please allow 1.5 hours for return trip from Queenstown if taking shuttle bus
  • Locker facilities available for personal belongings
  • Check-in is 30 min prior to jet boat ride departure if self-driving to the river base

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.