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Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime with New Zealand's world famous Shotover Jet - the ultimate jet boat experience and the only way to access the spectacular Shotover Canyons!!
Highlights
- The world famous white water jet boat ride!
- Experience gravity-defying stunts and speeds of up to 90kmph
- Get exclusive access to the spectacular Shotover River Canyons
- Proudly owned by Ngāi Tahu whose connection to the Shotover River dates back centuries
Feel your adrenaline surge as you accelerate into the towering Shotover River Canyons. A unique combination of beauty and power, Shotover Jet is an experience like no other, blending pristine natural landscape with wall to wall canyon action from start to finish.
Your expert driver takes you skimming through the shallows at up to 90kmph in mere centimeters of water. Ride the rapids and experience thrilling, gravity-defying stunts within a hair’s breadth of the awe-inspiring cliff faces.
Hold on tight and prepare yourself as the signal is given for the famous Shotover Jet 360° spin, watch as the scenery fully rotates around you, sending a spray of whitewater sparkling across the river's surface.
Shotover Jet is proudly bought to you by Ngāi Tahu, the Māori people of this land and the proud owners of Shotover Jet. Their connection to the Kimiakau (Shotover River) dates back centuries before the arrival of Europeans.
Shotover Jet is the only company with access to the spectacular Shotover River canyons, and no one knows this area as they do.
Incorporating amazing scenery, history, and culture with a high dose of adrenaline and adventure, Shotover Jet is for many the highlight of their Queenstown experience and an adventure you won't forget!
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Shotover Jet
Kia Ora, Ngā mihi nui for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that this was your third adventure with us and that you're still loving it. Your continued enthusiasm and support mean a lot to us. Haere mai (come again) for more thrills and unforgettable experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back! Nga Mihi, Customer Service Team, Shotover Jet
Casssandra Bragg from New Zealand wrote on 01 March 2024
Exhilarating
Action packed. Only the odd splash. Everyone came out with smiles on there faces. Awesome
From Shotover Jet
Kia Ora Casssandra, we're so glad you enjoyed your ride on the Shotover Jet, it really is action packed when we get inches from the canyon wall! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We hope to see you again soon here in Queenstown. Ngā mihi, Customer service team
flamencomike from Taiwan wrote on 29 November 2023
Exciting Shotover jet ride
fun and thrilling, especially loved the beautiful landscape of Shotover canyon
From Shotover Jet
Kia Ora, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We greatly appreciate your feedbak and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit to us. Our canyons are definitely something to be experienced first hand! We hope to see you again soon. Nga mihi, Shotover Jet Customer Service Team
Orlaith ODonoghue from Ireland wrote on 02 November 2023
Great fun
Wasn’t sure whether to book with this company or the others as this company was a good bit more expensive. I now know it’s for the exclusive area they do it in and it is worth it . Our driver rubert was brilliant at the 360’s and picking up speed we loved every bit of it . You have the option to buy photos at the end but they are a bit pricey so we didn’t get any as we had spent a lot on the activity. Might be a suggestion to maybe provide a free photo at the end or include it in the package . Didn’t realize we were allowed to take phones though I thought we would get wet but only a small bit after an incredible 360 spin . We were top 10 members though so we did get free T-shirt’s. But overall the experience was brilliant and would definitely recommend doing it in this location for the added excitement.
From Shotover Jet
Kia Ora! Thank you for leaving us a lovely review! We are glad you had such an amazing time with Rupert. Your compliments shall definitely be passed on to him. We hope to see you here with us at Shotover Jet in the future. :) Nga Mihi/ Kind Regards, Customer Service Team
Sarah from New Zealand wrote on 21 September 2024
Fun for all
Water was quite high the day we went, but was still fun. The driver was great, talked to everyone and showed us some things along the river. The full boat turns were super fun. We didn’t get more than a spray on us at the front. Thankfully our ride wasn’t cancelled but be aware weather can close them down when planning your holiday.
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Catherine Nicol from New Zealand wrote on 07 July 2024
Mis
Another awesome adventure this is my third time and still love it.