Queenstown Jet Boat Guides — Timing, Kit & Which Ride
Planning guides for a Queenstown jet boat ride: how long each one lasts, what to wear, when to go, and how the Shotover and Kawarau boats differ.
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Book the Queenstown: Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience
Experience Queenstown's most iconic jet boat ride on the Shotover River. Speed through narrow canyons at up to 90kmh, with thrilling 360° spins and exclusive canyon access.
The Best Time for a Shotover Jet Boat Ride
Queenstown jet boats run 365 days a year. What changes by season is the light, the water level and the height limit — not whether the boat goes out.
Read guide →How Long Is the Shotover Jet Boat Ride?
The Shotover canyon ride is 25 minutes on the water, but closer to two hours door to door. Every Queenstown jet boat ride length, compared.
Read guide →Shotover Jet vs KJet
Shotover Jet runs 25 minutes through a gorge from Arthurs Point. KJet runs an hour from the town pier for less. How the two Queenstown jet boats differ.
Read guide →What to Wear on a Queenstown Jet Boat
You get spray, not a soaking — and on the Shotover canyon run your phone is not allowed on board at all. What to wear and bring, by season and by operator.
Read guide →Which Queenstown Jet Boat Is Right for You?
Nine jet boat rides, one decision. Compare the Shotover canyon run, KJet, Skippers Canyon, Thunder Jet and the Dart on time, access, price and age limits.
Read guide →Still deciding which ride to book? Start with the comparison.
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