Shotover Jet Queenstown

Get ready for the World’s most exciting Jet Boat ride! Acknowledged as the World’s most famous Jet Boat operation, many imitate Shotover Jet but for sheer excitement, no one comes close.

Shotover Jet is the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons. It’s a thrilling ride – skimming past rocky outcrops at close range in your Shotover Jet ‘Big Red’, as you twist and turn through the narrow canyons at breath taking speeds. And a major highlight – hold tight for the world famous Shotover Jet full 360º spins!

Since 1970 over 3 million passengers have been thrilled by the unique Shotover Jet experience. Now it’s your turn!

Activity Options

The World’s most exciting Jet Boat ride!

Activity Includes

• Life jackets
• Full length spray jackets
• Secure lockers for valuables
• Complimentary shuttle transfers from ‘The Station’ if required
• Onsite specialised photography service will capture your experience and photos are available for no obligation viewing immediately after you trip

Departures

Every 15 minutes daily (except Christmas day), weather and river conditions permitting

Each boat carries a maximum of 14 passengers (small boats, big thrills)

Duration

25 minutes (round trip from Queenstown 1.5 hours)

Facilities

• Licensed Café – Cavell’s
• Specialised photography service
• Retail shop
• Toilets
• Plenty of outdoors area to watch the Jet Boats or enjoying the scenery

Other Information

What to bring:

• Sunglasses/glasses recommended year round
• Warm hat, jacket and gloves are recommended in winter months
• Small personal cameras are welcome aboard the Jet Boats at owners own risk

Restrictions:

• Minimum height is 1 metre – should river conditions on the day dictate, Shotover Jet does reserve the right to extend the minimum height to 1.2 metres to ensure maximum passenger safety
• Please speak with one of our team if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions including back or neck problems

Transport

• Complimentary shuttle transfers depart from ‘The Station’ Info Centre, corner Shotover and Camp Streets, in downtown Queenstown up to every 15 minutes
• Shotover Jet spectators are welcome to use the complimentary shuttle service on a space available basis; priority will be given to Jet Boating passengers
• You are welcome to drive to Shotover Jet yourself; there is plenty of public car parking available

Location

Arthurs Point Beach, Malaghans Rd, Arthurs Point, Queenstown. Less than 10 minutes drive from the centre of Queenstown.