Queenstown Jet Boat Ride - 30 Minutes
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Strap in for an adrenaline-pumping adventure from Queenstown with this 30-minute jet boat ride across Lake Whakatipu and the Kawarau River. After a full safety briefing, you’ll climb aboard and let your expert driver take you across the lake at speeds of up to 95 kilometres per hour. With heart-racing 360-degree spins, sharp turns, and views of the Remarkables mountain range, it’s the perfect blend of Kiwi fun and natural beauty, wrapped up in one ride.
As you carve through the turquoise waters, your driver will give fascinating local insights, making this as educational as it is fun. Designed to get you closer to nature while delivering maximum thrills, this experience is perfect for all ages. With life vests included, all you need to do is hold on tight and enjoy a one-of-a-kind New Zealand adventure.
Location
What you need to know
- 30-minute jet boat ride across the Kawarau River
- Expert guides
- Life vests
- Please check in 15 minutes prior to your booked time.
- This experience is 30 minutes in duration.
- This experience departs from Thunder Jet Queenstown, Watersports Kiosk, Steamer Wharf Beach Street, Queenstown 9300.
- Warm clothing
- Casual footwear
- Waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Minimum age is two years old
- Minimum weight required is 13kg
- Children must travel with a paying adult
- Not suitable for participants who are pregnant or have neck/back injuries
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
