Step off Queenstown's Main Town Pier and onto a big yellow KJet boat for an unforgettable Jet boating experience...
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.
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Great ride and very friendly crew
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!
One of the must do in Queenstown
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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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