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.
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Hi Jasmin, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad our crew could help you still enjoy your experience despite the mix-up. It’s fantastic to hear you loved the views, the humour, and the skill of your captain — and that you felt it was great value for money. We hope to see you back on the water again soon!
We had a great experience at KJet! Our host and driver Anton kept it interesting and fun. He was great! We had a great time and would definitely go again if we came to Queenstown again
Hi Kimberley, thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time with Anton and enjoyed the experience. We’d love to welcome you back on your next visit to Queenstown!
Very exciting! There were high water after raining so we couldn't go to shotover river. The lake and river were beautiful. The spin was quite fun.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you still had an exciting ride and enjoyed the beauty of Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau River. High water levels can sometimes prevent us from accessing the Shotover River for safety reasons, but it’s great to hear you still found the spins fun and the experience worthwhile. We hope to welcome you back again!
This was thrilling! A trip to remember! 100% recommended!
Thanks for the fantastic review! We’re so glad you found the ride thrilling and memorable and we really appreciate the 100% recommendation! Hope to see you again for another adventure!
Exhilarating fun, best jet boat ride I’ve ever been on. Felt safe and our driver Ben did a fantastic job, checking in that everyone was happy throughout the ride. Be prepared to get very wet! Great value for money
Thank you for the spectacular review! We’re thrilled to hear this was the best jet boat ride you’ve ever been on. Ben will be so pleased to know his professionalism and check-ins made you feel safe and looked after. And yes — getting very wet is all part of the fun! We’re glad you found it great value and hope to see you again soon for another exhilarating ride.
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Jasmin from New Zealand wrote on 18 October 2025
A must do!
We mistakenly went to the wrong departure point, and the crew were so lovely about making sure we could still have our experience! The views, the humour and the skill of our captain were all top notch! This deal is great value for money