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Jet boating in Queenstown means spins in the Shotover canyon, 95km/h runs down the Kawarau, or a wilderness trip up the Dart River into Mount Aspiring National Park. Pick your river and your pace, and give it as a gift so they can choose the date.
New Zealand made jet boating famous, and Queenstown is where most people try it. Narrow canyons, braided glacier rivers and a purpose built course all sit within reach of town, so the choice comes down to how fast and how far.
The Shotover River jet boat ride is the one most people have heard of. It runs for 25 minutes through the steep walls of the Shotover canyon, with spins and close passes along the way. Kids are welcome from one metre tall.
For a longer ride, the 60 minute KJet ride covers 45km across Lake Wakatipu and down the Kawarau and Shotover rivers at speeds of up to 95km/h. KJet bills itself as the world's first commercial jet boat operation, and children aged five and up can ride.
The Dart River jet boat heads up a braided, glacier fed river into Mount Aspiring National Park. The four hour Dart River jet boat ride includes transfers, and the full day jet boat and canoe tour lets you float back downstream on an inflatable canoe, exploring side streams and rock pools.
Want pure acceleration? The Gibbston Valley jet boat goes from 0 to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds around a custom built course. Add a monster 4WD with the off road and jet boat combo.
Two more pairings make a full day. The Kawarau River jet boat and rafting trip follows a 30 minute jet boat ride with grade 2 to 3 rapids, while the jet boating and boutique wine tour pairs an hour on the Kawarau with tastings at four wineries and a platter lunch. Browse more jet boating across New Zealand, or see bungy jumping in Queenstown and more things to do in Queenstown.
The Shotover Jet takes children from one metre tall, KJet takes children aged five and up, and Dart River trips start at 100cm. The Gibbston Valley jet boat has a minimum height of 1.2m. Height limits can change with river conditions, so check the product page before booking.
It ranges from 10 minutes on the Gibbston Valley course to 25 minutes on the Shotover Jet and 60 minutes with KJet. Dart River trips run from four hours to a full day.