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1. Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown, New Zealand

1,377
By Shotover Jet
25 minutes
Churning rapids and towering cliffs make the Shotover River a thrilling experience by jet boat, and this high-speed tour…
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$142.57
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2. Dart River 'Funyak' Canoe plus Jet Boat Tour from Queenstown

182
By Dart River Adventures
6+ hours
Cruise the Dart River by jet boat and “funyak” (inflatable canoe) on a full-day tour of Mount Aspiring National Park. Start…
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$347.64
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3. Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour from Queenstown, New Zealand

1,184
By Skippers Canyon Jet
3 hours
Combine two destinations in one during this jet boat tour: Skippers Canyon and the upper Shotover River. It’s just a short…
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$159.00
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4. Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience from Queenstown

296
By Dart River Adventures
Adventure Tours
4 hours
Go deep into the Dart River wilderness without worrying about lugging all your own gear or the safety precautions involved…
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$227.76
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5. Queenstown 60-minute Jet Boat Ride on the Shotover & Kawarau Rivers

249
By KJet
1 hour
Get your adrenaline fix on a thrilling jet-boat ride around Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown. Hang on tight as you zip across…
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$101.50
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6. Queenstown Jet 25-minute Jet Boat ride

16
By RealNZ - Queenstown Jet Boat and Rafting
25 minutes
Queenstown Jet Boat offers you an electric ride. Filled with speed, thrills and even more of those famous 360 degree spins…
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$79.00
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8. Queenstown Jet 1-hour Jet Boat ride on Lake Whakatipu and Kawarau River

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By RealNZ - Queenstown Jet Boat and Rafting
1 hour
Queenstown Jet offers you an electric ride. Filled with speed, thrills and even more of those famous 360 degree spins. Hold…
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$99.00
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9. Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

15
By RealNZ - Queenstown Jet Boat and Rafting
4–5 hours
Combining two of Queenstown's most iconic activities, this trip is second to none! Starting on the Queenstown Jet Boat, …
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$199.00
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Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Kayak Tour

16
By Southern Discoveries - Milford Sound Cruises
Adventure Tours
2 hours
Most visitors to Milford Sound simply take a sightseeing cruise around the UNESCO-listed landscape. This all-inclusive tour…
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$129.00
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Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

187
By Go Jets Wanaka
1–2 hours
Lets us take you on amazing Jet boat ride down the Mighty Clutha river. Amazing world renowned scenery , snow capped mountains…
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Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

138
By Wanaka River Journeys
Walking Tours
4 hours
Come deep into the Matukituki Valley on the most exciting 4-hour jet boating adventure in New Zealand, beneath the spectacular…
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$279.00
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Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park - Pure Wilderness

270
By Fiordland Jet
Walking Tours
2 hours
This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Fiordland National Park - far from the crowds found elsewhere. Fiordland…
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$173.34
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Fiordland Jet Boat and Biking Combo from Te Anau

36
By Fiordland Jet
Bike Tours
4 hours
At Fiordland Jet we want to take tourism back to what it use to be! With a small group of 11-13 passengers per boat, our…
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What travellers are saying

  • Lee-anne F
    1 contribution
    Review of: Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown, New Zealand
    Best fun ever !!
    This is definitely the best thing to do whilst your in Queenstown.. it’s was action from the first bend of the river AMAZING!!!
    Written 19 July 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Lei
    1 contribution
    Review of: Dart River 'Funyak' Canoe plus Jet Boat Tour from Queenstown
    Must have experience without regret
    The scenery along the way is amazing, you will experience snow mountains ( almost 360 around you), crystal blue lake and rivers (all the way from end to end), jet will take you to the upstream with many spins to panorama the landscapings, with a mystery paradise adventure surprise before or after delicious handmade lunch.
    The guide James is very nice and kind, and will keep you safe all the time.
    We really really enjoyed the adventure and will highly recommend to everyone that this is a MUST GO tour if you are on the planet.
    Thanks very much!!!
    Written 31 July 2022
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  • atutton4
    7 contributions
    Review of: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour from Queenstown, New Zealand
    It’s so much more than a boat ride
    From the point of pick our friendly driver Gav gave us a really interesting commentary as we headed into skippers, his driving was top notch especially with lots of snow and mud on the road. The jet boat was thrilling with beautiful scenery and some awesome spins. Thank you for a brilliant trip
    Written 16 August 2022
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  • Mike
    Hamilton, New Zealand1 contribution
    Review of: Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience from Queenstown
    Value
    2 hour length of journey provides great value for money - exhilarating and informative. Bill the driver was superb. Crisp in winter so rug up well.
    Written 12 June 2022
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  • EcoZip-Gavin
    Auckland Central, New Zealand25 contributions
    Review of: Queenstown 60-minute Jet Boat Ride on the Shotover & Kawarau Rivers
    Fun adventure for the whole family
    On the advice of a friend we opted for this jet boat experience in Queenstown and the advice was spot on. This was huge fun.

    Although a chilly mid-winter day, we didn't notice the cold as we were having too much fun. The jet boat seriously shifts, and our skipper, Reuben was a real pro. After one small, demo, spin he had us all laughing and keenly anticipating the next spin.
    Although we undoubtedly went for the adventure element, this was also a brilliant way to see Queenstown from the lake.

    I did this with the kids (16, 13, 10) all of whom loved it. A perfect family experience.
    Written 17 July 2022
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  • Sarah Jane Rule
    New Zealand67 contributions
    Review of: Queenstown Jet 25-minute Jet Boat ride
    AWESOME RIDE!!! Book now!!
    Go Orange! LOve you guys! I have been to you before and now the second time! Gemma you are so organised, you run a slick operation! Daniel what a great ride!! You are a wealth of local knowledge, have passion about what you do. All the best, you guys ROCK seriously!!! AAAAA+++++. LOVED IT . You can see your people coming back grinning ear to ear.
    Written 27 December 2021
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  • Carissa Tarrant
    Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand13 contributions
    Review of: Epic Duo - Jet Sprint & Ultimate Off-Roader in Queenstown
    Fast, amazing thrill!
    We were gifted a voucher to Oxbow for our honeymoon and it was an amazing way to kickstart the week! Fast, crazy experience but the staff made me feel safe every step of the way! 10/10 recommend!
    Written 22 February 2022
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  • jfieldfit
    85 contributions
    Review of: Queenstown Jet 1-hour Jet Boat ride on Lake Whakatipu and Kawarau River
    Good for all ages
    We really enjoyed our one hour ride. The guide was a good sort and was very knowledgeable as well as a skilled driver. Fun without being too extreme.

    Good for all ages.

    Would do again
    Written 17 November 2021
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  • HakaLodgeQT
    Queenstown, New Zealand4 contributions
    Review of: Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat
    A Queenstown must do!
    I was lucky enough to be able to enjoy TWO of Queenstowns adrenalin filled 'must do' activities all in one great package.
    The experience from start to finish was just amazing. Our guides were so knowledegable & great fun all whilst ensuring we were safe & happy.
    If you're feeling comfortable enough you even get to jump in & float beside the rafts through part of the river!
    Libby was incredible - even when we managed to flip our raft at the worst possible time! It just dded to the whole experience. A great day for beginners & andrenalin seekers.
    If you're in Queenstown & after a thrill, this is for you.
    I will definitely be booking to do the shotover next.
    Thanks for a great day!
    Written 3 November 2021
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  • KiwiTraveller20111
    Auckland, New Zealand33 contributions
    Review of: Thrill Seeker - Jet Sprint Boat, Ultimate Off-Roader and Clay Bird Shooting
    Oxbow is a Must Do in Queenstown!
    I had the fortunate opportunity to attend Oxbow Wed, 10th August via a Group Corporate Booking.

    I was lucky enough to do all of their activities and was blown away by them. I was quite nervous to be fair - re: the Jet Sprint course and one-of-a-kind Ultimate Off-Roader but they ended up being my highlights with the clay bird shooting a close third!

    These guys are awesome, their staff are so friendly, normal down-to-earth people with A+ Customer Service. Book if in Queenstown! You will NOT be disappointed!
    Written 12 August 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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