Departing from the town centre, go on a thrilling jet boat adventure across Lake Wakatipu and along the historic Kawarau River. Travel 47 km up the beautifully scenic river, be thrilled by 360-degree spins and exciting speeds of up to 95 km/hr.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 25 minutes - 1 hour
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy Queenstown’s unspoiled wilderness from the water
- Take on a full hour of thrilling action or enjoy a taste on a shorter 25-minute trip
- Experience exhilarating 360-degree spins and speeds of up to 95 km/hr
Full description
Discover Queenstown’s untouched and pristine wilderness during an authentic jet boat adventure across Lake Wakatipu and along the historic Kawarau River. Choose from a 25-minute or 1-hour experience and spend more time on the water with a convenient departure right from the heart of Queenstown.
Depart from Thunder Bay next to Steamer Wharf in the heart of Queenstown and travel far up the Kawarau River, covering a distance of 47 km. Along the way, listen to interesting commentary from your experienced driver. After getting equipped with a life jacket and spray jacket, climb on board and experience exhilarating 360-degree spins, skimming the water at speeds of up to 95 km/hour.
Then, travel down the river where it is calmest, even when the lake is rough. Take your camera along to capture the stunning scenery of your jet boat experience with frequent photo opportunities.
Includes
- 25-minute or 1-hour jet boat experience (depending on option selected)
- Spray jacket
- Life Jacket
- Live commentary in English
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
- Children under 2 years
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- There are plenty of stops for photos - you can bring your camera at your own risk
- There will be a locker for you to store your valuables during the experience
- All trips require minimum numbers to operate within health and safety guidelines
- Jet boating is a great family activity and there are no height restrictions, so the whole family can join in
- Jet boating is not recommended if you are pregnant
