



Queenstown’s Original Jet boat Ride — 1 Hour of Power on Lake Wakatipu, the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers.
Queenstown’s Original Jet boat Ride — 1 Hour of Power on Lake Wakatipu, the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers.
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 Jet boat 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 over 60 years of passion, KJet is locally owned and operated and proud of its heritage as the world's first commercial Jet boat operation.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
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Amazing staff, great fun and the beautiful scenery was a bonus too
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If you are sick, no refund.
It's a fun time but pretty tame. Ride is on lake and up some of the shallow braided rivers. Bit in any canyons.
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Maryle Rapana from New Zealand wrote on 21 May 2026
I jet
Best experience ever plan to come back at the end of the year