Queenstown Jet Boat Deals and Combo Tickets

What a jet boat combo ticket includes

A combo ticket bundles a jet boat ride with a second Queenstown activity in one booking. The second activity can be an adrenaline one, such as a bungy or a zipride, or a scenic one, such as a helicopter flight or a Milford Sound cruise.

Two operators sell most of them:

• Shotover Jet runs a 25-minute ride through the Shotover canyons from its base at Arthurs Point, about 7 km from town.
• KJet runs a 60-minute ride across Lake Wakatipu and down the Kawarau and Shotover rivers from the Main Town Pier in central Queenstown.

The two rides are not interchangeable. Shotover Jet describes its access to its stretch of canyon as exclusive, and KJet covers more distance across three stretches of water. Our Shotover Jet vs KJet comparison sets them side by side. Which boat you want matters more than a small difference in package price.

A combo usually covers entry to both activities. Transport, photos, equipment, meals and cancellation terms vary from one package to the next.

1. Shotover Jet + Canyon Swing: a full adrenaline day

NZ$489 adult · 25-minute jet boat ride plus a canyon swing · allow about half a day

Both activities take place in the same canyon. The Shotover Canyon Swing launches you from a platform about 109 metres above the river, and after the first drop you swing through the gorge on a giant pendulum.

Then comes the jet boat: 25 minutes of acceleration, tight lines past the rock walls and 360-degree spins on the river below. One half puts you in open air above the canyon, the other close to the water between the walls.

What’s included?

The package covers one Shotover Canyon Swing and one Shotover Jet ride. Anyone who wants the jet boat but not the swing can book a spectator ticket and watch the swing instead.

Source: Shotover Jet Swing + Jet combo, checked October 2026, valid for travel up to 30 September 2027.

Who the Swing + Jet combo suits

Book it if both the swing and the canyon ride are on your list. One booking handles the timing of both.

Skip it if you dislike heights or would not otherwise pay for a canyon swing. A discount does not make an activity you did not want good value.

If you only want the swing, the Shotover Canyon Swing on GetYourGuide costs $167 and is rated 5.0/5, but from only 7 reviews so far, so read the operator’s own reviews too.

See the Shotover Jet + Canyon Swing package

2. KJet + Kawarau Bridge Bungy: two Queenstown classics

NZ$459 adult · jet boat ride plus a 43-metre bungy · two separate locations

Queenstown is known for two adventure traditions, jet boating and commercial bungy jumping, and this combo covers both.

KJet takes you across Lake Wakatipu and along the Shotover and Kawarau rivers. The second half is the Kawarau Bridge Bungy, run by AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand. The bridge jump is 43 metres. Unlike a jet boat ride, you have to decide to step off the edge yourself.

What’s included?

• A KJet jet boat ride covering about 45 km
• One Kawarau Bridge bungy jump
• Bungy photos and video
• A Kawarau Bungy T-shirt
• Free transport to the Kawarau Bungy Centre

The package is NZ$459 for adults and NZ$359 for children. The bungy has a minimum age of 10 and a weight range of 35 to 235 kg. Children aged 14 and under need an adult to accompany them and sign the consent at check-in. Source: KJet + Kawarau Bungy, checked October 2026.

Getting between the two

KJet leaves from the Main Town Pier in central Queenstown or from its marina at Frankton. The Kawarau Bungy Centre is in the Gibbston Valley on State Highway 6, about 25 minutes’ drive from Queenstown.

The free Bungy Bus leaves at 10:00 am, 11:20 am, 12:40 pm and 2:00 pm, and the round trip takes about two and a half hours. You are coordinating two activities in two places, so give the combo a good part of the day.

Is it worth booking?

Yes, if both activities are on your list. NZ$459 is a package price, though, not a stated saving. Compare it with KJet’s NZ$159 single adult fare plus the current AJ Hackett bungy price for your date.

See the KJet + Kawarau Bungy package

3. KJet + Kawarau Zipride: the low-cost adrenaline combo

NZ$199 adult · jet boat ride plus a 130-metre zipride · free transport to Kawarau Bridge

The Kawarau Zipride runs down a 130-metre line over the Kawarau River at over 60 km/h. You stay clipped to the line the whole way, which suits people who want speed without a free fall.

With KJet, you get two kinds of speed for a lower price than the bungy or helicopter combos cost.

What’s included?

KJet lists a 60-minute jet boat ride on Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau and Shotover rivers, the zipride, zipride photos and video, and free transport to the Kawarau Bungy Centre. The price is NZ$199 for adults and NZ$129 for children on both the product page and the combo overview. Source: KJet + Kawarau Zipride, checked October 2026.

The minimum age is 8, and children aged 8 and 9 ride tandem with an adult aged 20 or over. Riders must weigh between 30 and 150 kg, solo or tandem.

Does the zipride add much to the bill?

Not much. At NZ$199, the package costs NZ$40 more than KJet’s NZ$159 single adult ride, so the zipride adds little to the bill if you were booking KJet anyway.

Book it if you meet the zipride limits and have time for the Bungy Bus trip out to Kawarau Bridge.

See the KJet + Kawarau Zipride package

4. KJet + Time Tripper: the easy family combo

NZ$159–169 adult · 60-minute jet boat ride plus a 30-minute underwater visit · one pier

This is the simplest package here. KJet leaves from Queenstown’s Main Town Pier, and Time Tripper, an underwater viewing room with an animated show, is on the same pier.

After an hour on the water, you go below the surface of Lake Wakatipu to watch the fish and hear stories about the area.

What makes this combo different?

You do not travel anywhere for the second activity. Both are on the Queenstown waterfront, and you check in for Time Tripper straight after the jet boat ride.

The package covers a 60-minute KJet ride and about 30 minutes at Time Tripper: a 15-minute animated show, then 10 to 15 minutes of underwater viewing. KJet suggests allowing about 1 hour 45 minutes in total.

The Time Tripper combo page lists NZ$159 for adults and NZ$85 for children, and the combo overview lists NZ$169, both checked October 2026.

Is it good for children?

The KJet ride takes children from age 2. Children aged 2 to 4 ride free on an adult’s lap if they fit a life jacket.

Time Tripper is reached by stairs, so check access first if anyone in your group has mobility needs. Our guide to Queenstown jet boat rides for families has every operator’s age and height rules.

When the Time Tripper combo makes sense

Yes, if you want two experiences in one short outing. At the NZ$159 product-page price, the adult combo costs the same as KJet’s single adult fare, so you get Time Tripper at no extra cost. That overlap is also why you should check the price at checkout.

See the KJet + Time Tripper package

5. Jet boat + Remarkables helicopter flight: the scenic combo

NZ$519–594 adult, depending on the operator · jet boat ride plus a helicopter flight with a mountain landing

A helicopter flight shows you the whole of Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables and the mountains beyond. Paired with a jet boat ride, you see the same landscape from the river and from the air.

Which helicopter combo should you choose?

Sources: KJet Remarkables Flyer and Shotover Jet Remarkables Scenic, checked October 2026. KJet’s package uses a 45-minute jet boat ride, shorter than its standard 60-minute trip.

Who should choose it?

Couples, photographers and anyone who cares as much about the view as the speed.

Take the Shotover Jet version if the narrow canyon is the priority, and the KJet version if you prefer a longer lake-and-river ride at NZ$75 less per adult.

Helicopters depend on the weather. Low cloud or wind can ground the flight even when the jet boats are running, so check the flight length, the landing and what happens if only half the package goes ahead.

See KJet Remarkables Flyer · See Shotover Jet Remarkables Scenic

6. Shotover Jet + Milford Sound: for a longer South Island trip

NZ$378 adult, cruise only · two destinations · usually best on separate days

If you are in Queenstown for several days, Milford Sound may already be on your list. The fiord’s cliffs, waterfalls and dark water are nothing like the narrow, fast Shotover canyons.

Shotover Jet sells two packages:

Source: Shotover Jet Milford Sound packages, checked October 2026, valid for travel up to 30 September 2027.

The difference is the transport to Milford Sound

The NZ$378 package covers the cruise and the jet boat, but not the coach from Queenstown to Milford Sound. You make your own way to the fiord.

The NZ$508 package adds the coach, which helps if you would sooner not drive the long mountain road yourself.

Package or separate bookings?

If you want both, one booking is convenient. Compare it with standalone Milford Sound cruise and coach prices first, and do not pick the cruise-only package for its price before you have worked out how to reach the fiord.

It suits travellers planning several days around Queenstown. If you want two adrenaline activities in one afternoon, look at the Canyon Swing or Zipride combos instead.

See the Milford Sound + Shotover Jet packages

7. Shotover Jet + Nomad 4WD safari: variety and local history

Essential Queenstown · NZ$449 adult, NZ$244 child · about 3 hours

This package pairs Shotover Jet with a Nomad Safaris 4WD trip through the old gold-mining country along the Arrow River, including Lord of the Rings filming locations.

You get a fast canyon ride and a slower off-road trip into the hills, two different paces in one morning or afternoon. Source: Essential Queenstown, checked October 2026, valid for travel up to 30 September 2027.

Who it suits

It suits you if you like landscapes, local history or film locations as much as speed. It also works for a group whose members want different amounts of adrenaline, as long as everyone meets the rules for both activities.

For a first visit to Queenstown, it covers a lot in three hours. Check availability for your date.

See the Essential Queenstown package

Do combo tickets save money? How to work it out

A saving only means something when you compare the same activities on the same booking terms.

The sum is: separate booking total − combo price = your saving.

Say a jet boat costs NZ$159 and a second activity costs NZ$100 on their own.

This is an example, not a Queenstown package.

Then ask a second question: would you have bought the second activity anyway? If not, paying an extra NZ$60 to collect a NZ$40 discount is not a saving.

The KJet + Zipride example

KJet sells its standard adult jet boat ride for NZ$159 and the jet boat and zipride package for NZ$199. At those prices the zipride adds NZ$40 to the jet boat.

That is good value if you want to try the zipride. It is not the same as a proven saving over two separate tickets, because you would also need the standalone zipride price to work that out. Keep the extra you pay apart from the amount an operator says you save.

A single ride or a combo?

Before you compare packages, know what the two main rides cost on their own:

The operator fares are published by Shotover Jet and KJet and can change by date. Our best Queenstown jet boat tours guide compares the main rides in detail.

If narrow rock canyons are what you came for, Shotover Jet is the better buy even with less time on the water. If you want a longer ride from the town centre, take KJet. A combo should add to the ride you prefer, not steer you onto the other one.

What about family passes?

Families should compare group tickets before looking at combos.

Shotover Jet sells a family pass for two adults and two children at NZ$507. Its single fares are NZ$199 per adult and NZ$109 per child, so four single tickets come to NZ$616, NZ$109 more than the pass.

KJet’s family pack for two adults and two children is NZ$397, against NZ$476 for four single tickets at NZ$159 and NZ$79. Check the checkout total for your date.

If jet boating is the main thing your family wants to do, a family pass usually saves more than an adventure combo.

Age limits also differ between activities. A child old enough for KJet may be too young for the bungy or the zipride. Work out which activities every member of the family can do, then compare the whole family’s cost, not the adult combo price. Our family jet boat guide lists the limits.

Jet boat + rafting: is there a Queenstown combo?

Yes. The best-reviewed one on GetYourGuide is the Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat Ride, from $186 for about four and a half hours, rated 4.8/5 from 149 reviews. Read our Kawarau rafting and jet boat breakdown before you book.

Jet boat and rafting packages come in two formats, and they differ a lot.

Format 1: jet boat transfer + rafting

The jet boat takes you to the start of the rafting section. It is part of the transport, not a full sightseeing or canyon ride. The Kawarau trip above works this way: a jet boat ride to the launch site, guided rafting, safety equipment and return transport.

It is a good day on the river, but the jet boat leg is not the same as a 25-minute Shotover Jet ride or a 60-minute KJet trip.

Format 2: two standalone activities

Other packages pair a regular jet boat ride with a separate rafting trip, and our Shotover jet boat versus rafting guide compares the two. These take longer, can be in different places and are more physical.

Rafting conditions, minimum ages, swimming requirements and seasons depend on the river and the tour.

Book a jet boat and rafting package if you want to raft. Compare the time you spend in each boat, so you know whether you are getting a jet boat ride or a jet boat transfer.

Are combo tickets cheaper on GetYourGuide or Viator?

Sometimes, but not always. For the operator combos on this page, the question does not arise: none of them is sold on GetYourGuide or Viator, so you book them with Shotover Jet or KJet. The booking platforms sell the single rides and some rafting packages.

Third-party platforms can offer different promotions, payment options or cancellation terms, while operators keep some packages for their own websites. A fair comparison uses the same activity, passenger type and date.

If you are checking several sites, compare identical experiences first. One operator’s discounted jet boat set against another operator’s full-price bundle tells you nothing.

When to book a Queenstown combo

Queenstown runs adventure activities all year, but the busiest periods affect availability.

• Summer (December to February): the busy season for jet boating, rafting and other outdoor activities. Book ahead, especially if you are fitting two activities into one day.
• Autumn (March to May): often a beautiful time for the changing colours. Availability varies by activity, so check both halves of a package.
• Winter (June to August): the jet boats run in winter, subject to conditions, and helicopter flights over snow-covered mountains can be spectacular. Allow for bad weather and shorter days.
• Spring (September to November): river levels and changeable weather can affect outdoor trips, so flexible ticket terms help with two-activity bookings.

If your trip is short, do not put two weather-dependent activities on your last day in Queenstown. You will have no day left to reschedule. The best time for a Shotover Jet ride covers the seasons for the canyon ride.

What happens if one activity is cancelled?

Ask this before you buy any combo.

Say you have booked a jet boat and helicopter package. The jet boat runs, but cloud or wind keeps the helicopter on the ground. Depending on the supplier’s terms, you might get a new time for the flight, a partial refund or a cancellation of the whole package. Do not assume that losing one half refunds both.

For every weather-dependent bundle, check:

• Whether the two activities can be on different dates.
• Who to contact if a departure is cancelled.
• What refund applies if one activity goes ahead and the other does not.
• Whether the package has to be completed in one day.
• Whether the second activity has stricter medical, age or weight rules.

If you booked through a third-party platform, the platform may handle the refund instead of the operator.

Common mistakes with Queenstown adventure combos

The biggest mistake is treating every jet boat ticket as the same. A KJet trip across three stretches of water is a different ride from Shotover Jet’s canyon run, and a rafting package with a jet boat transfer is different again.

The next is overlooking the second activity’s rules. A family can meet the jet boat’s minimum age and still not qualify for the bungy, the canyon swing or the zipride.

Transport catches people out too. KJet’s Main Town Pier is in the centre, but the Kawarau Bridge Bungy and Shotover Jet’s Arthurs Point base are outside town; our guide on how to get to Shotover Jet covers the free shuttle and parking.

Finally, watch for outdated prices. Operators’ overview and product pages sometimes show different rates, and older promotions can stay online after they end. Trust the checkout total over a promotional headline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest Queenstown jet boat combo?

KJet + Time Tripper, at NZ$159 to NZ$169 for an adult depending on which KJet page you read, followed by KJet + Kawarau Zipride at NZ$199. Check the fare for your date at checkout.

Does Shotover Jet offer combo tickets?

Yes. Shotover Jet sells its canyon ride with the Shotover Canyon Swing (NZ$489), a Nomad Safaris 4WD trip (NZ$449), a Remarkables helicopter flight (NZ$594) and a Milford Sound cruise (from NZ$378), all valid for travel up to 30 September 2027.

Can you combine jet boating and bungy jumping?

Yes. KJet sells a package with the 43-metre Kawarau Bridge Bungy for NZ$459. The two activities are in different places, and a free bus runs to the bungy.

Is Shotover Jet or KJet better for combo deals?

KJet sells more of them, with a bungy, zipride, swing, helicopter flight, winery tour or Time Tripper, and its prices start lower. Shotover Jet’s combos pair its canyon ride with a canyon swing, a 4WD trip, a helicopter flight or Milford Sound. Choose by the jet boat you prefer and whether you want the second activity.

Are Queenstown combo tickets always cheaper?

No. Some bundles save money, and others mainly save you a second booking. Price the same activities separately before you decide.

Can children use jet boat combo tickets?

Sometimes. Every part of the package has to suit the child, and limits differ by activity. The Kawarau Bungy, for example, has a minimum age of 10, while KJet takes children from 2.

Can I do a jet boat ride and another adventure on the same day?

Often, yes. A jet boat ride and a canyon swing fit into half a day. Helicopter flights, the bungy bus and rafting take longer, and Milford Sound is better on a separate day.

Should I book directly or through Viator or GetYourGuide?

For the operator combos, book directly: neither platform sells them. For single rides, compare the same ticket’s final price, cancellation terms, transport and extras on each site.

Which Queenstown jet boat deal to choose

For the most intense canyon day, start with Shotover Jet + Canyon Swing, two adrenaline activities in the same gorge.

For two Queenstown classics, take KJet + Kawarau Bridge Bungy. If the budget is tight, check KJet + Zipride or KJet + Time Tripper first.

For scenery, a jet boat and helicopter combo shows you the river and the mountains. On a longer South Island trip, Shotover Jet + Milford Sound puts two big attractions in one booking.

Do not buy a combo only because it claims a saving. Choose the jet boat you most want, add a second activity you would book on its own, and compare the final price before you pay. If you settle on a single ride, check dates for KJet or Shotover Jet on GetYourGuide.