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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Thanks for the 10/10! We’re stoked you had such a hoot — hope to see you back for another spin soon! 🎉
It was more fun than I had anticipated! No issues, great staff, wonderful experience. Well worth doing.
Thanks so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear your ride was even more fun than expected and that our team helped make it a great experience. Wonderful to know it was well worth it — we hope to welcome you back again soon!
It was amazing! It was fun and thrilling! will definitely try again next time
Thanks for the awesome review! We’re so glad you had such a fun and thrilling time with us. Can’t wait to have you back on board for round two!
Good experience to see lake & lower end of shot over It wasn't as scary as expected - pretty tame but the views were spectacular & very family friendly.
Hi Kristyne, thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the spectacular views and found the trip family-friendly. We hope to welcome you and your family back on board again soon!
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.
Hi Monica, Thank you for your feedback regarding the failure of the camera system on your trip. We’re sorry to hear you were disappointed, especially on such a special occasion as your wedding anniversary. We understand how important it was to capture those memories and are working hard with our media provider to ensure we do not encounter this issue again. We have sent you photos taken during your trip free of charge and our customer service team have been in touch offering you the opportunity to join us again. Again, please accept our apologies and we hope to welcome you back soon.
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Jomus from Australia wrote on 17 September 2025
What a hoot
Such a hoot 10/10,