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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Thank you for your review! We’re so glad your sister chose to celebrate her birthday with us and that she loved her first jet boat ride. We appreciate your feedback about the pace and will keep it in mind. Great to hear you still enjoyed the experience, and we hope to welcome you both back for another adventure!
We absolutely loved it especially our ten year old son our first jet boat ride it was so many smiles and laughs
Thanks for the lovely review! We’re so glad you and your son loved your first jet boat ride—nothing better than big smiles and lots of laughs! Hope to see you back for round two soon!
Amazing experience. Highly recommended.
Thanks so much for your review! We’re thrilled you had an amazing experience and really appreciate the recommendation. Hope to see you again soon!
Good driver, we didn’t go down the Shotover river due to weather. Would have not gone if we knew that as it was just hard turns for $100+ and a bumpy ride.
So much fun, the people where good to deal with, take your phone as they stop for photos
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 :)
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Ginny Rees from New Zealand wrote on 11 October 2025
Oldies Adventure
My sister was celebrating her birthday and this was her first jet boat ride which she thoroughly enjoyed. I personally, would have liked a faster paced jet boat ride but I did enjoy it all the same.