QUEENSTOWN · SPEEDBOAT TOURS
The runs worth the throttle, reviewed.
The 15 queenstown speedboat tours worth the throttle, lined up side by side. How fast you are going, which coves and islands you reach, how long you are out on the water, and what a seat on the boat costs.
Feel Queenstown’s adrenaline on a Shotover River jet boat with 360-degree spins, canyon runs, and optional shuttle pickup from town.
Most Popular“Amazing experience! Would recommend for anyone visiting the Queenstown area. The adrenaline rush we were looking for!”
A 1-hour Queenstown jet boat ride on Lake Wakatipu plus the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers, with 360 spins and speeds up to 95 km/h.
“it was a great experience. exciting and fun. Our guide was very interesting and informative. a great trip”
High-speed Shotover Jet on South Island: 25 minutes of 360-degree spins through canyon rapids, with optional Queenstown shuttle.
“What a blast. Can’t believe how close we were to rocks, gravel banks and the canyon wall. Great fun”
Jet through Skippers Canyon and the Shotover River on a guided drive and 30-minute jet boat ride from Queenstown.
“Great day with some history of Queenstown and skippers bus and jet boat was epic. 🙌🏽”
KJet Queenstown jet boat thrill ride: Lake Wakatipu views, Kawarau Dam spins, and Shotover shallow-water speed. 1 hour, ages 2+.
“It was a great mix of adventure with sight seeing of beautiful Queenstown. I felt very safe during our trip. My daughter simply loved the boat ride. I highly recommend this activity if you are in QT.”
Jet boat on the glacier-fed Dart River, plus Mt. Aspiring National Park views from Glenorchy. Small groups, warm gear needed.
“So much fun! Much do for sure. You won’t regret it! Amazing views. One of a kind experience. Would do again and again.”
Jet boat up the Dart River, then paddle a funyak through Mt Aspiring National Park. Includes gear, lunch, and scenic views near Middle-earth.
“Just do it! I was reluctant thinking I wasn’t fit enough but it was the best day ever. Nikki our jet boat driver was very experienced and made our ride out to the start of our funyaks journey exciting, stopping along the way to give us interesRead more”
Small-group jet boat on New Zealand’s Clutha River from Wanaka with 360 spins, live guide commentary, photo stops, and easy transfer.
“Our guide was great and we had a blast with the spins and quick turns! Thanks for all the history of the river and the area - great fun!”
Jet boat speed on the Matukituki River plus a guided Mount Aspiring wilderness walk from Wanaka, with small groups and warm gear.
“This tour was a lot of fun and the guide was lovely. However, it is overpriced. It would be good to extend the tour for an extra hour and do a longer walk. The jet boat was great and I had full trust in the guide's skills.”
Thrilling Lakeland jet boat from Wanaka to the Clutha River, with Hamilton Spin, live commentary, small-group rides. 1.5 hours.
“A fantastic experience.. Sarah was brilliant both at driving and telling us about the area .. would highly recommend … so glad we did it. Thanks”
Queenstown Thunder Jet: a 30 or 60-minute jet boat with 360 spins and speeds up to 95 km/h on Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau.
“Such a fun trip! I booked it last minute on the same day and was blown away with how much they packed into a one hour trip! The tour guide I had, Dan, was brilliant and really knowledgable about the area!”
Jet boat 360 spins and fast canyon runs, then grade 2–3 Kawarau rafting with optional cliff jumping in Queenstown.
“I was nervous, but after the first rapid I wanted to do it all day! Our guide Mark was absolutely outstanding, so friendly and knowledgeable!”
Jet boat and Funyak on the Dart River in Mount Aspiring National Park, with transfers, gear, lunch, and Paradise Valley film stops.
“The dart river jet boat and funyak experience was amazing! Great value for money. The guides were very friendly, knowledgeable and safe in their approach to all activities. Lunch was delicious and plenty of it. Even in very windy and difficult conditions, we still had a great day! Highly recommend!”
Queenstown Kawarau River rafting plus a high-speed jet boat. Beginner-friendly rapids, the Dog Leg rapid, gear, showers, transfers.
“You only get half a jet boat ride if you link it with the rafting. Also, tell people of the option to drive direct to the rafting base rather than catching the shuttle.”
1-hour Wanaka jet boat on the Clutha River with 80+ km/h thrills, Hamilton Spin, and snow-capped mountain views. Safety gear included.
“Lovely weather! Very kind and skilled stuff! Highly recommend:D”
