Jump straight into the adventure from the heart of Queenstown and explore the surrounding hidden landscapes via Jet Boat on our 30-minute journey.

Jump straight into the adventure from the heart of Queenstown and explore the surrounding hidden landscapes via Jet Boat on our 30-minute journey.

Highlights

  • Twin V8 engines delivering insane 820 horse power!
  • 360 degree spins + up to 95kmph
  • Depart conveniently from Queenstown Bay for the ultimate jet boat adventure
  • Explore Queenstown's highlight reel, featuring Lake Whakatipu, Kawarau river and Remarkables mountain range
  • Go further down the Kawarau river than any other jet boat

In 30 minutes, enjoy the best introduction to adrenaline-pumping adventure, and tick this one off the Queenstown bucket list. Skim across Lake Wakatipu and down the Kawarau River, reaching speeds of up to 95kmph, feel the spray of glacial water in 360° spins, and weave around tight corners and rocky outcrops.

With heaps of photo opportunities, you’re spoilt for choice when capturing your own jet boat memories on this mini-adventure, perfect for the whole family.

Adult $109.00
Child $55.00 (5 - 15 years, must be booked with an accompanying Adult)
Infant $0.00 (2 - 4 years)

What's included

  • 25 minute Jet Boat Experience
  • Life Jacket

Location

  • Watersports Kiosk
  • 88 Beach Street
  • Steamer Wharf
  • Queenstown

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 2
  • Not suitable for pregnant women.

    The minimum age is 2 years/15kgs and MUST fit an XS children's life jacket to participate.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • All departures subject to minimum required booking numbers and safety conditions on the day. Discount fares are non-transferable & non-refundable.

    Check In: Please check in a minimum of 15 minutes prior to departure.

    Infants:Aged 2-4 years are Free *** Please note infants will not be allowed to travel if they do not fit into a child lifejacket. Min weight restriction of 15kgs also applies ***

  • Infants ( 2-4 years of age) go FREE. *** Please note, infants will not be able to travel if they do not fit into a child lifejacket. 15kg min weight restriction also applies ***

    Departure Location: Thunder Jet Kiosk, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown.

Available Bookings from20 May to 2 Jun 2026

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Fun times!! Amazing experience It was fantastic Invigorating ! Fun experience
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Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support

  • emergencyKunden liebten die aufregende Geschwindigkeit und den Nervenkitzel der Fahrt (45 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyDie atemberaubende Landschaft und die schönen Ausblicke wurden häufig gelobt (38 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyViele schätzten die freundlichen und unterhaltsamen Fahrer, die zur Erfahrung beitrugen (30 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyDie 360°-Drehungen waren für viele ein Highlight und erhöhten den Spaß und den Adrenalinkick (27 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyDie Fahrtdauer wurde von den meisten als genau richtig empfunden, viele wünschten sich, sie hätten sich für eine längere Erfahrung entschieden (22 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyFamilien fanden es eine fantastische Erfahrung für alle Altersgruppen, einschließlich kleiner Kinder (20 Personen sagten dies).
  • star_shineDenken Sie daran, eine wasserdichte Jacke mitzubringen, wenn Sie trocken bleiben möchten.
    Wenn Sie zu Reisekrankheit neigen, sollten Sie in der Mitte des Bootes sitzen, um eine sanftere Fahrt zu haben.

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Philipp Hartwig from Germany wrote on 25 August 2022

Jet Boat

Hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Der Fahrer war sehr nett. Alles unkompliziert funktioniert.

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Markus from Germany wrote on 01 January 2020

Nette One-Time Erfahrung

Hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr als die 25 Minuten müssen aber aus unserer Sicht nicht sein. ;-)

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Manuela Faulmann from Germany wrote on 20 August 2018

Jet-Boot war spitze

Die Fahrt war super. Das muss man einfach erleben. Leider ist unser Foto bisher noch nicht bei eingegangen. Schade.

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tetauawhiw from New Zealand wrote on 16 May 2026

Thunder jet

Jess was awesome, and her performance was amazing 👌 definitely go back on this,

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From Thunder Jet Queenstown - 30 minute Jetboat Ride

Kia Ora, Thanks for the great review. We're so happy to hear that you had an amazing time with Jess on Thunder Jet!

Wayne Eve from Australia wrote on 12 May 2026

Fantastic

Well done crew . Amazing ride . Our Captain was a pleasure. She could seriously steer too !!

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From Thunder Jet Queenstown - 30 minute Jetboat Ride

Thank you for the awesome review! We’re thrilled you had an amazing ride with us. Our crew will be so pleased to hear your kind words, and we’ll be sure to pass the compliment on to your driver— she’ll love hearing that her driving skills impressed you! Hope to see you back onboard with Thunder Jet again soon.

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Child * 5 - 15 years, must be booked with an accompanying Adult

1 Adult + 1 Child

Family 2 Adults + x2 Children

Infant * 2 - 4 years

*This option must be made together with another price type.
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