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Shotover River Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown: 360° spins through river canyons25-minute jet boat ride through Shotover River canyons with 360° spins and high-speed manoeuvres. Professional drivers navigate waters only Shotover Jet can access.Every day · First departure 09:30, last 16:00 · Pickup optional · From age 5★ 4.84 (2,897)25mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 204per person
60-Minute Jet Boat Ride Queenstown: Kawarau & Shotover RiversBlast across Lake Wakatipu and down the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers at speeds up to 95kph on a 60-minute jet boat ride departing hourly from central.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 18:00★ 4.71 (628)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 159per person
Dart River Jet Boat Queenstown: Wilderness Mt AspiringJet boat 2 hours down the glacier-fed Dart River through Mt Aspiring National Park with a local guide sharing Māori heritage and Greenstone trail history.Every day · 09:30, 13:00 and 14:00 · Pickup optional · From age 3★ 4.78 (606)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 327per person
Dart River Jet Boat & Canoe Tour QueenstownJet boat ride and funyak canoe tour in Mount Aspiring National Park from Queenstown, with professional guide, picnic lunch and all gear included.Every day · 09:30 · Pickup optional · From age 5★ 4.82 (379)8h 15mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 512per person
Queenstown Rafting: Jet Boat & Kawarau RiverStart with a 30-minute jet boat run down the Kawarau River (360-degree spins, canyon walls, the works), then paddle grade 2.Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · From age 13★ 4.86 (182)4h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 329per person
30-Minute Jet Boat Queenstown: High-Speed Spins with MusicJet boat ride on Lake Wakatipu near Queenstown reaches 95km/h with 360-degree spins, local commentary and a personalised music soundtrack during.Every day · First departure 11:00, last 15:00★ 4.81 (26)30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 119per person
Queenstown Shark Ride: 80kph Lake ThrillsRide the Seabreacher X semi-submersible shark watercraft on Lake Wakatipu in central Queenstown.Every day · First departure 09:30, last 15:30 · From age 6★ 4.60 (30)15mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 199per person
Jet Boat Queenstown: 60-Minute Kawarau River Adventure with MusicJet boat ride on the Kawarau River from central Queenstown: 60 minutes, 47km round trip, speeds to 95km/h.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 15:00★ 4.92 (12)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 159per person
Roxburgh Gorge Trail bike ride with jet boat transferRoxburgh Gorge Trail bike ride from Queenstown with jet boat transfer, 12km boat section included, return shuttle. 33km total, self-guided, Grade 1–3 trail.Every day · 10:00 · From age 12★ 5.00 (8)6h 15mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 375per person
Jet Sprint Boating Queenstown: 4-Seater Custom BoatsRide in Oxbow's custom-built 4-seater Jet Sprint Boats on a private racetrack in Gibbston Valley near Queenstown.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 16:00 · From age 7★ 4.93 (15)10mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 149per person
Jet Sprint Boating & Clay Target Shooting in QueenstownWant speed and marksmanship in one hour? Ride a 620 horsepower jet boat from 0 to 100kph in 2.5 seconds, then shoot clay targets at Oxbow Gun Club against a mountain backdrop.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 15:00 · From age 7★ 5.00 (5)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 285per person
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✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotover River Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown: 360° spins through river canyonsOur pick | NZ$ 204 per person | 25m | 4.84★ · 2,897 | Every day · First departure 09:30, last 16:00 | English |
| 60-Minute Jet Boat Ride Queenstown: Kawarau & Shotover RiversBest value | NZ$ 159 per person | 1h | 4.71★ · 628 | Every day · First departure 10:00, last 18:00 | English |
| Queenstown Rafting: Jet Boat & Kawarau RiverTop rated | NZ$ 329 per person | 4h 30m | 4.86★ · 182 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Dart River Jet Boat Queenstown: Wilderness Mt Aspiring | NZ$ 327 per person | 4h | 4.78★ · 606 | Every day · 09:30, 13:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Dart River Jet Boat & Canoe Tour Queenstown | NZ$ 512 per person | 8h 15m | 4.82★ · 379 | Every day · 09:30 | English |
| 30-Minute Jet Boat Queenstown: High-Speed Spins with Music | NZ$ 119 per person | 30m | 4.81★ · 26 | Every day · First departure 11:00, last 15:00 | English |
| Queenstown Shark Ride: 80kph Lake Thrills | NZ$ 199 per person | 15m | 4.60★ · 30 | Every day · First departure 09:30, last 15:30 | English |
| Jet Boat Queenstown: 60-Minute Kawarau River Adventure with Music | NZ$ 159 per person | 1h | 4.92★ · 12 | Every day · First departure 10:00, last 15:00 | English |
| Roxburgh Gorge Trail bike ride with jet boat transfer | NZ$ 375 per person | 6h 15m | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Jet Sprint Boating Queenstown: 4-Seater Custom Boats | NZ$ 149 per person | 10m | 4.93★ · 15 | Every day · First departure 10:00, last 16:00 | English |
| Jet Sprint Boating & Clay Target Shooting in Queenstown | NZ$ 285 per person | 1h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Every day · First departure 10:00, last 15:00 | English |
Jet Boat Rentals in Queenstown at a glance
- Our pick: Shotover River Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown: 360° spins through river canyons, NZ$ 204 (25m, 4.84★ · 2,897).
- Best value: 60-Minute Jet Boat Ride Queenstown: Kawarau & Shotover Rivers, NZ$ 159 (1h, 4.71★ · 628).
- Top rated: Queenstown Rafting: Jet Boat & Kawarau River, NZ$ 329 (4h 30m, 4.86★ · 182).
Real price per person across the 11 options: NZ$ 119–NZ$ 512 (median NZ$ 204). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 11 with free cancellation, 11 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly and 10 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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