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.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
What a ride! Leaving from the heart of Queenstown made it easy, and gave us a different look back at the picturesque town from water was awesome. Ripping through the rivers in the jet boat in crystal clear shallow water with many obstacles missed by what seemed like millimetres really got the heart racing. My 7y boy and I loved it, and we’re definitely going to do it again. Awesome!
It was amazing
We booked the 1-hour KJet ride for our first wedding anniversary, flying all the way from Wellington to Queenstown for this special experience. The ride itself was fun, but what ruined it for us is the complete failure of KJet’s promise to capture the moment. Before boarding, we were assured that the jet boat had a camera system recording everything. Trusting their word, we left our own 360 camera in the drop bag area, only to later find out that the boat’s camera system was not working at all. As a result, we have absolutely no photos or videos to remember this once-in-a-lifetime activity. This was especially heartbreaking because it was our anniversary trip — something we had been looking forward to and wanted to treasure forever. Instead, we are left with nothing but disappointment. For a company that promotes its camera system as part of the experience, this is completely unacceptable. At the very least, KJet should have informed customers beforehand or offered some compensation, but instead we were simply told after the fact that “the system wasn’t working.” We feel let down and misled, and sadly cannot recommend KJet to anyone who values memories as much as the activity itself.
Absolutely loved it ☆☆☆☆☆
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Helen Windsor fromAustralia wrote on 03 September 2025
Charles amazing
We had the best time, felt very safe with experienced driver Charles, thanks for the thrill of a lifetime.