This exhilarating alternative to slow sightseeing cruises allows you to whizz around Lake Wakatipu on a jet boat and feel the thrill of twists, turns, and riding over rapids. During the adventure, access scenic views of cliffs and natural wonders, as you ride along the Kawarau River—the perfect option for nature lovers and thrillseekers alike.

Explore the outdoor wonders of Queenstown at a fast pace on a jet boat
See the peaks of The Remarkables and the Kelvin Peninsula
Learn as you ride: Commentary is provided along the way
No need to bring life jackets—they’re included

What's Included

Jet boat ride across Lake Wakatipu and down the Kawarau River
Life jackets
Famous 360-degree spins
Driver commentary

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Queenstown Jet Boat - RealNZ
Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Please check in 20 minutes prior to departure.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Children 2 and younger are not allowed.
You must weigh at least 33 pounds (15 kg).
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Angela_L

Staff friendly , helpful and ride was fun. Definitely recommend ride with this operator. The online booking is easy

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Great experience. Captain...

Andrew_D, Apr 2024

Great experience. Captain very knowledgeable and made sure everyone was comfortable and safe. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience

Faisal_M, Feb 2024

The boat ride was exciting and fun. My family enjoyed every moment. The pilot of jet boat is entertaining as well. I would recommend others to experience it.

Jet Boat Ride

Angela_L, Nov 2023

Staff friendly , helpful and ride was fun. Definitely recommend ride with this operator. The online booking is easy

Very good but a little short

Sara_G, Jul 2023

The boat ride was awesome! It was very fun and our driver was an expert! I was disappointed however that our tour was only about 45 minutes instead of 60 (I booked a 1:00 tour, it ended at 1:42). For the price, I feel like a full and complete 60 minutes is fair. Still, the ride was a good experience and I would recommend to others.

fantastic ride

brendan_b, Jul 2023

family had a great time the boat ride was fantastic the driver was great and funny well worth the trip

Not sure if it’s a good...

Joseph_L, Jun 2023

Not sure if it’s a good time to go this winter. It was really cold. I think summer/spring would be a good time.

Loved every bit of the...

Ngaian_A, May 2023

Loved every bit of the experience from the commentary to the thrill to the scenery. Would highly recommend!

A must do in Queenstown

Kym_S, Mar 2023

Plenty of 360's and excitement. Driver was really good and informative. Nice and close to town so could walk from our accommodation.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thanks for sharing your positive Jet Boat experience. We're glad that you enjoyed the tour, our driver, and our convenient location. We hope to see you again soon!

Awesome

Charly_S, Jan 2023

Fantastic tour, very enjoyable, driver was knowledgeable and engaging. Would love to do this again and I would recommend to anyone

Response from Host, Feb 2023

We'd love to see you back!

10/10! Luke was an...

Kate_R, Dec 2022

10/10! Luke was an amazing host and made it super fun. Def recommend to anyone looking for a good time

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Luke will be so happy to read this! Thank you for sharing your feedback.

Awesome!

Nakita_M, Aug 2022

The friendly staff and awesome views ! Very fun and thrilling! Loved it Enjoyed the 360 spins the most

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you Nakita for your review. We hope you managed to hold on tight for those 360 spins!

Fancy a spin

Kay_H, May 2022

Hold tight for a thrill , even the bumpy lake ride was fun, felt very safe and loved the fact that they gave you some information about what we were seeing . Fast and fun not too wet and friendly people

Response from Host, May 2022

Thank you for your review and sharing that you enjoyed the whole trip. You must have selected a good seat to not get too wet!

Great experience

Jordan_D, Apr 2022

Host was great!! He was giving us a lot of info that actually mattered. Boat ride was a good amount of time to not to long to to quick. Just recommend taking lots of layers. Can get a bit chilly.

Response from Host, May 2022

Great to hear you had a good time - and good piece of advice about extra layers as we get into the cooler months. Thank you for your review.

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