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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.
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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irinas2 fromNew Zealand wrote on 10 October 2025
Wonderful ride !
Amazing experience. Highly recommended.
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
From KJet - 1 Hour Jet Boat Ride - Shotover & Kawarau Rivers
Hi Gemma, thank you for the 5-star review! We’re so glad you had so much fun and found the team great to deal with. Hope to welcome you back for another spin sometime soon :)
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.
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.
yanq1 fromNew Zealand wrote on 30 September 2025
Great experience
Great ride and very friendly crew
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!
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staceyj8 fromNew Zealand wrote on 10 October 2025
KJet
We absolutely loved it especially our ten year old son our first jet boat ride it was so many smiles and laughs