Shotover Jet Queenstown | Auckland
- Feel the thrill of a 24-minute adventure-filled jetboat ride
- Take advantage of free transfers from Queenstown on selected session
- Travel at over 85 km per hour
- Zoom through the spectacular Shotover River Canyons
- Get your adrenaline pumping with power brakes, sweeping fishtails, and 360-degree spins over 10 cm deep water!
Options
[Self-Drive] Shotover Jetboat Ride
Inclusions
Life jacket
Thrilling 25-minute jet boat ride
Lockers to store your belongings during your ride
Exclusions
Other expenses not mentioned above
Personal expenses
Insurance
Hotel transfer
Photos and video (Available for purchase onsite)
Additional Info
This is a self-drive package for guest to make their own way to the experience location, please arrive 30-minutes prior to your departure time
What's included in Shotover Jet Queenstown | Auckland
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
— What You Can Expect —
Take advantage of this special Shotover Jet deal and get ready to board Shotover Jet's signature "Big Red" jet boat to get your thrills with a jet boat experience enjoyed by over 3 million people since 1970!
Prepare to get your adrenaline pumping riding this super-charged jet boat that boasts a speed fast enough to scare you. However, if the speed doesn't scare you, you can rest assured that the daring maneuvres definitely will!
With a combination of epic high-speed thrills, seemingly impossible maneuvres, coming dangerously close to narrow canyon walls, and the stunning scenic location, it comes as no surprise that this Queenstown jet boat ride stands out from all others.
But don't worry! With Shotover Jet's expert boat drivers at the helm, you can rest assured. These professionals know exactly what they're doing and can easily haul the boat up to speeds of 85 km/h in as little as 10 cm of shallow water.
So prepare yourself for an adrenaline-pumping experience as you spin and weave through the Shotover River Canyon and enjoy daring maneuvres such as the trademark 360-degree spins, power brakes, and sweeping fishtails with this one-of-a-kind jet boat ride!
Inclusions
- High blood pressure, Heart disease, Acrophobia, Asthma, Epilepsy, Pregnant women
- Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity
- Shotover Jet reserves the absolute right to cancel or vary any service for any reason including as a result of weather conditions, insufficient reservations or any unforeseen event or circumstance
- It is recommended to dress for the conditions and be mindful of the fact that there will be a wind-chill factor as you are traveling at high speeds
- For safety reasons, the use of handheld personal cameras and video cameras are not permitted aboard the jet boats. You may wear action cameras on a headstrap only
- While extremely rare, there is a possibility of serious accidents, including water-related incidents or injuries from unexpected movements
- For safety reasons, the use of handheld personal cameras and video cameras are not permitted aboard the jet boats. You may wear action cameras on a headstrap only
Meet
Venues
- Transfer Provided Station Building In QueenstownThe shuttle runs for the 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm jet boat departures. Please check-in inside the Station Building in Queenstown 45 minutes prior to your jet boat departure time.
- Self Drive Shotover Jet QueenstownIf you are self-driving to the Arthurs Point river base, please check-in at 30 minutes prior to your trip departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- Shotover Jet Queenstown
Policies
Purchase Summary
- This is a 25-minute experience on water, but please allow 1 hour if self-driving to our river base, or 1 hour 45 minutes return if taking our transport from Queenstown return including your 'Jet Boat' ride
- Please note, the transfer service is subject to availability, please refer the voucher for final confirmation
- The minimum required height is 1.2 meter
- Children below 5 years old who meet the minimum height requirement may join free of charge when joined by a fare-paying adult; however, a ticket still needs to be issued
- All children (ages 0–15) must travel with a fare-paying adult (ages 16 and above)
- Shotover Jet is not suitable if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions, including back or neck problems
- On-site facilities include parking, retail, cafe, toilets, secure lockers, and viewing areas
- When booking with Over The Planet, guest agrees to the T&C outlines here
- Detailed risk disclosure can be referred here
— What to Bring —
- Sunscreen
- Warm hat, gloves for winter
