Shotover River Canyon Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Hold on as your driver steers a shared jet boat between boulders and towering canyon walls, with sharp turns and full-circle spins along the Shotover River. Meet at the river base or choose an option with round-trip transfers from central Queenstown.

Itinerary

1. Meet at The Station Building, on the corner of Camp & Shotover Street.
2. Enjoy a 25-minute jet boat ride at Shotover Jet Queenstown.
3. Return to The Station Building 45 minutes after the time shown on your voucher. Return times are between 10:00 and 18:00.

What's Included

• Life jacket
• Lockers for your belongings during the ride

Important details

• Minimum height is 100 cm; this may rise to 120 cm in adverse weather.
• Children under 10 must ride with a parent or guardian aged 16 or older. Children aged 10–15 may ride unaccompanied if a parent or guardian remains on-site.
• Children under 5 who meet the height requirement ride free with a fare-paying adult. A ticket is still required and is subject to availability.
• This activity is not recommended during pregnancy.
• If you need assistance getting into or out of the boat, two support people capable of helping you must also be booked on your trip.
• Disclose any medical conditions, including back or neck problems, at check-in.
• Sign a waiver at check-in and follow the operator's safety instructions and terms to participate.
• Wear the provided life jacket. Cameras and video devices are prohibited except for head-mounted GoPro or similar cameras.
• Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled activity for the river-base option, or 45 minutes before your scheduled activity for the option with transportation.