KJet - 1 Hour Jet Boat Ride - Shotover & Kawarau Rivers

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Step off Queenstown's Main Town Pier and onto a big yellow KJet boat for an unforgettable Jet boating experience...

Step off Queenstown's Main Town Pier and onto a big yellow KJet boat for an unforgettable Jet boating experience...

Highlights

  • Amazing one hour jet boating experience along the Kawarau & Shotover rivers
  • Travel at speeds up to 95 km/ph often in water less than 5cm deep
  • Experience exhilarating 360 degree spins - what jet boats are renowned for!
  • Travel 45 kilometres and soak up the diversity of stunning Queenstown landscapes

Leave downtown Queenstown in your wake as you power into the channels of two of New Zealand's most scenic waterways; The Kawarau & Shotover rivers!

Skimming over the pure waters of Lake Wakatipu taking in stunning views of the Remarkables Mountain range, we follow the beautiful willow lined Kawarau River, before pursuing the shallower waters and fast-moving braids of the famous Shotover River.

In the shallow waters the Jetboat comes into its own travelling at speeds up to 95 km/ph often in water less than 5cm deep! Your experienced driver will skillfully negotiate the narrow braids, and tight turns of the river while making plenty of time for the exhilarating 360 spins that Jet boats are renowned for.

Covering a full 45 kilometres you get to experience the fantastic diversity of Queenstown's waterways, take in glimpses of local life from the homes lining the lakeshore, as well as stunning views all along the way including river gardens and great views of the Remarkables Mountain Range.


Driven by 60 years of passion, KJet is locally owned and operated and proud of its heritage as the world's first commercial Jet boat operation.

Adult $149.00
Child $79.00 (5-14 years)
Family Pass $456.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children)

What's included

  • 1 Hour Jet Boat Ride

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • KJet booking office on the Main Town Pier

Restrictions

  • Pregnant thrill-seekers are unable to ride KJet..

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult to ride the Jet boat. Infants aged 2-4 years ride FREE with an accompanying parent or caregiver and must sit on their knee. There must be one adult for every infant booked.

    Please check in 15 minutes prior to your departure at the KJet booking office on the Main Town Pier.

    Please allow sufficient time to find parking before your Jet Boat ride. There are several parking options around central Queenstown, the closest being Wilson Parking on Church Street and Man Street Public Car Park.

  • Family Pass Rate is based on prices if purchased separately. Discounts shown from this rate.

    All bookings subject to minimum numbers to confirm.

    Cancellations by the operator for any reason including weather, minimum numbers etc will be eligible for a full refund.

Available Bookings from3 Oct to 16 Oct 2025

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Gemma Campbell fromNew Zealand wrote on 03 October 2025

Great fun

So much fun, the people where good to deal with, take your phone as they stop for photos

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yanq1 fromNew Zealand wrote on 30 September 2025

Great experience

Great ride and very friendly crew

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From KJet - 1 Hour Jet Boat Ride - Shotover & Kawarau Rivers

Thanks for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the ride and found our crew so friendly. We hope to see you back on the water soon!

jinboc fromNew Zealand wrote on 26 September 2025

Fabulous

One of the must do in Queenstown

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From KJet - 1 Hour Jet Boat Ride - Shotover & Kawarau Rivers

Thank you for the fabulous 5star review! We’re so glad you think we’re a must-do in Queenstown — that means a lot to us. Hope to see you again soon!

Yan Long fromAustralia wrote on 30 September 2025

KJet Nightmare

All was well until our driver, Jack decided to do a 360 turn and flooded all of us. It wasn’t a spray but a complete drenching. I could squeeze water out of my clothes. I started shivering in the cold and had to hurry back to the hotel to change.?Such drenching is uncalled for. Prefer the Shotovet jet anyway.

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From KJet - 1 Hour Jet Boat Ride - Shotover & Kawarau Rivers

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your ride left you so drenched — while our drivers aim to provide a thrilling experience, this is a water-based activity, and while getting wet is part of the fun, we always recommend wearing waterproof clothing. We appreciate your comments and will review this with our team to ensure a great experience for all future riders.

tjtailor fromNew Zealand wrote on 01 October 2025

Below expectations

Kjet is an ok experience, after having done both kjet and shotover. Shotover comes out on top as the better experience. Kjet doesnt actually take you through the narrow part of the river nor does it do as many spins. On our return there were barely any spins and felt just like a normal jet ride back. Staff were friendly overall ok experience.

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From KJet - 1 Hour Jet Boat Ride - Shotover & Kawarau Rivers

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear our team was friendly, though we’re sorry your experience didn’t fully meet expectations. Just to clarify, KJet operates on the Lower Shotover River rather than through the canyon, and each ride is designed to offer a thrilling experience while prioritizing safety and comfort, which can sometimes mean fewer spins in certain sections depending on river levels. We appreciate your comments and will use them to continue improving the experience for all guests.

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