Take a unique breathtaking ride through dramatic and narrow canyons, and hold on tight for Queenstown’s only exhilarating full 360° spins and beyond. ‘Can you handle the canyons?’ with award winning Shotover Jet, ‘The World’s Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride’ and the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons.

Shotover Jet operates on an exclusive area of the Shotover River and is the only company permitted to operate within its spectacular canyons, carved out over the ages by a vast volume of fast flowing water. The very grandeur of this spectacular environment, less than 10 minutes drive from Queenstown, adds to the excitement and exclusivity of the Shotover Jet experience

Shotover Jet commenced operations on the upper Shotover River in 1965 and was one of Queenstown’s first adventure activities, and over the years is one of the experiences that has helped to put New Zealand on the global tourism map. Combining the classic New Zealand invention of the Jet Boat with the Kiwi culture of adventure, Shotover Jet has become part of the fabric of what is quintessentially ‘New Zealand’ and has taken jet boating from its humble beginnings to become one of New Zealand’s most iconic ‘must do’ visitor activities.

Important Information

Season: Shotover Jet operates every day of the year (weather and river conditions permitting) except Christmas day

Location: Shotover Jet is located at Arthurs Point, 7kms from Queenstown, and is the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons

Departures: Two ‘Big Red’ Jet Boats depart up to every 15 minutes

Capacity: Each ‘Big Red’ Jet Boat carries a maximum of 14 passengers (small boats, big thrills!)

Transport: Complimentary shuttle transfers depart from ‘The Station’ Information Centre, corner Shotover and Camp Streets, in downtown Queenstown up to every 15 minutes

Spectators: Anyone is welcome to visit our River Base and watch the Jet Boats and spectators are welcome to use the complimentary shuttle service on a space available basis

Self Drive: You are welcome to drive to Shotover Jet yourself; there is plenty of public car parking available

Instant Replay Add-on

• Instant replay is your chance to go again for a small additional charge. Your Instant Replay will be scheduled to depart 15 minutes after the finish of your first trip, or at the next available trip on the same day.