Category Shotover River Jet Boating

Queenstown · SHOTOVER RIVER JET BOATING

Shotover Jet Boating: The 15 Best Rides Compared

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The Shotover runs through a canyon narrow enough that the boats spin rather than turn. These 15 rides differ by river, gorge and speed: the red boats in the Shotover canyons, Kawarau combos, the long haul up Skippers, and the wilderness legs on the Dart.

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown - Timing, Check-In, and On-Site Details You’ll Care About

1.Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,540 reviews · from $113Our pick

A high-speed Shotover River jet boat with 360 spins, canyon runs, and local stories from a small group capped at 12.

“We had a blast on the river shotover boat! It was really cool to be in the canyon and be on the river. It looks like they also have tours on the lake but we thought it was super fun to be on the river. We all loved doing this tour and felt very safe yet it was definitely a thrill ride!”

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Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride

Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride - Lake Wakatipu speed run, where the views still make sense

Queenstown: Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience

Queenstown: Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience - Queenstown pickup, shuttle timing, and why location matters

From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride - The Canyon Drive Stops: Why the Photo Pull-Offs Feel Worth It

4.From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 699 reviews · 3 hours · from $118

Jet boat adrenaline plus a miner-carved drive into Skippers Canyon, with Shotover spins, great photo stops, and round-trip transport.

“Fantastic experience, both the tour guide and the jet boat driver were professional, humerus and friendly. The drive to Skipper’s Canyon was filled with beautiful scenery and fun facts, and the jet boat ride was the highlight of our stay in Queenstown, so much fun! I hope to do it again one day.”

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Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park – Pure Wilderness

Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park - Pure Wilderness - Gear up at the Lakefront office: what you wear matters

5.Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park – Pure Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 678 reviews · from $127

Jet boat from Te Anau to Lake Manapouri via the Upper Waiau River, with LoTR filming spots, warm gear, spins, and a nature walk.

“Words can’t describe how beautiful this place is!! Not only we got to do super fun spins but we got to see one of the most beautiful parts of the world! Our guide was great fun and very informative. We then went on a little nature walk through what I thought was a magical Forrest!! This is a must!!”

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KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers - Lake Wakatipu stop: the views set the tone

6.KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 590 reviews · from $92

KJet’s 1-hour Queenstown jet boat on Lake Wakatipu, the Kawarau, and Shotover Rivers. Fast, thrilling, and great views.

“This is fun and easy to mid activity for most age groups. You will love the high speed boat rid and the spins in between. The spins arent too scary and you can easily hold on to the bars. A must do activity in Queenstown”

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Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience - Glenorchy: where the adventure starts and the wilderness theme clicks

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown - Stop 1: Dart River Adventures, where you get geared up and briefed

8.Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $273

Jet boat upstream and funyak canoeing downstream on the Dart River. Includes gear, picnic lunch, and a coach from Queenstown.

“Just magnificent. Highlight of the trip. Highly recommended. Super fun upstream with Pedro in the jet boat. Incredible scenery. We joined the funyaks as a raft because of the wind, which was fine - social and relaxing. Ella our guide was ace. The side trip to the canyon was amazing. Super pro crew, fun, social, great lunch. Don’t miss - great value x”

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Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting - Skippers Canyon Road 4WD Transfer: Part Scenery, Part Nerves

Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka - Upper Clutha Valley scenery, plus the view you keep watching for

10.Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $98

Jet boat thrills and Clutha River history from Wanaka. Small group, 360 spins, Alps views, Albert Town transfer, 1.5 hours.

“Amazing Ride! We enjoyed the Jet boat ride with Pat, he is so knowledgeable and he absoblutely loves nature! Explaning to us about the Clutha river, activities around the river, history and so much more! And not forgetting the twists and turns Read more”

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Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka - Jet boat thrills: spins, shallow braids, and heated comfort

11.Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · from $215

Jet boat speed on Matukituki River, then a guided walk in Mount Aspiring National Park from Wanaka i-Site.

“The fact that you are in this wide marvelous mountain surroundings, on the water, moving further into the valley and towards the high mountains, makes you feel in aw and humble. It was also a nice walk into the beech forest to a waterfall.”

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Queenstown: Shotover River Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Queenstown: Shotover River Whitewater Rafting Adventure - Deep Creek to the lower canyon: how the rafting pace builds

Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure – Clutha River

Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure - Clutha River - Lakeland Wanaka meet-up: simple, no fuss start

13.Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure – Clutha River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $83

Jet boat thrills on Wanaka's Clutha River: 60 minutes of fast rides, Hamilton Spin, and live eco history, small-group tours from $83.78.

“One of the best experiences you can do. Great adrenaline rush! Woo Hooo! The trip down the Lake Wānaka Outlet/ Clutha River to Albert town Bridge was amazing. Water levels are currently high so you only got glimpses of rocks undernRead more”

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Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet - Lake Wakatipu, Kawarau River, and why the Remarkables matter

14.Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 175 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $65Best value

Thunder Jet in Queenstown blasts across Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau River with 360 spins, up to 95 km/h, and alpine views.

“Right in the middle of town.. greater for older folks.whomdont want the hair raising ride in the canyon”

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Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat - Jet boat on Lake Wakatipu: spins, speed, and a controlled kind of adrenaline

15.Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $197

Queenstown half-day adventure with jet boat 360 spins and Kawarau gorge rafting, wetsuits, hot showers, and optional cliff jumps.

“We really enjoyed this experience! The river was beautiful and they took some great photos (which was great since we didn't have cameras on the boat). We were outfitted with wetsuits and got the opportunity to jump in and swim in a few Read more”

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