15 Best Jet Boat Rides In Queenstown

“The route is stunning, the instruction is excellent and interesting, the guide delivers the instruction with humor, the cruise itself is full of adrenaline and great fun, an excellent activity”

699 reviews3 hoursFrom $118by Skippers Canyon Jet

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Fiordland Tours, Jet Boat Rides, National Parks, Te Anau, Tour Reviews

Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park – Pure Wilderness

/ May 13, 2026

5.Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park – Pure Wilderness

A 2-hour Fiordland jet boat ride from Te Anau to Lake Manapouri with Lord of the Rings stops, 360s, and a guided nature walk.

★ 5.0

“Alex was awesome. Such a good time and informative. We really enjoyed the trip and it was well worth it :)”

678 reviewsFrom $127.22by Fiordland Jet

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Jet Boat Rides, Kawarau Bridge Tours, Queenstown, Queenstown Tours, Shotover River Tours, Tour Reviews

KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

/ May 13, 2026

6.KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

KJet jet boat ride from Queenstown’s pier with Remarkables views, Lake Wakatipu speed, river spins, and a splash.

★ 4.5

“It was exhilarating experience and adrenaline rush exciting the captain of the jet boat was so excellent and caring he stopped after each 360 degrees to ask all the passengers were still doing okay which was so good thx u”

590 reviewsFrom $92.47by KJet Queenstown

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Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

/ May 13, 2026

7.Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

Thrill-jet down the Dart River from Glenorchy into Mt. Aspiring area, with a naturalist guide, optional splash jacket, and easy Queenstown transport.

★ 5.0

“Took my 8 y.o. daughter and 75 y.o. dad. Both loved it. Great tour guide and experience. Beautiful views.”

531 reviewsFrom $190.31by Dart River Adventures

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Canoes & Kayaks, Cruises & Boat Tours, Jet Boat Rides, Queenstown, Queenstown Tours, Tour Reviews

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

/ May 13, 2026

8.Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

Dart River jet boat and funyak canoe combo from Queenstown. Two water experiences, included gear, and a picnic lunch in Mt Aspiring.

★ 5.0

“The best Viator tour we took in Queenstown New Zealand beside Mt Cook hike… I was a bit skeptical at the beginning but after the trip … I have to say if I miss it then I will be sorry I use both my leg & arm muscles in this trip and I felt great!!”

342 reviewsFrom $273.05by Dart River Adventures

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Jet Boat Rides, Tour Reviews, Wanaka, Wanaka Tours

Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

/ May 13, 2026

9.Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

Jet boat thrills on the Clutha River from Wanaka with small-group transfers, live history commentary, and photo stops in 1.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“Amazing Ride! We enjoyed the Jet boat ride with Pat, he is so knowledgeable and he absoblutely loves nature! Explaning to us about the Clutha river, activities around the river, history and so much more! And not forgetting the twists and turns Read more”

302 reviewsFrom $98.67by Go Jets Wanaka

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Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

/ May 13, 2026

10.Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

Jet boat speed on the Matukituki River plus a guided Mount Aspiring walk for $215.96, small groups, wet gear included.

★ 5.0

“It's totally worth the money, our jet boat driver Ben was engaging and extremely knowledgeable. Importantly he is a master of his art - controlling a jet boat.”

259 reviewsFrom $215.96by Wanaka River Journeys

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Jet Boat Rides, Tour Reviews, Wanaka

Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure – Clutha River

/ May 17, 2026

11.Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure – Clutha River

Speed across Lake Wanaka and down the Clutha River on a small-group jet boat, with live ecology stories and Hamilton Spin thrills.

★ 5.0

“Well organised and convenient meeting point right on Lake Wanaka. Great driver , very informative , spectacular scenery”

210 reviewsFrom $83.78by LakeLand Wanaka

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Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

/ May 19, 2026

12.Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

A high-speed Thunder Jet ride on Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau River with 360 spins, expert narration in English, and big Queenstown views.

★ 4.8

“Dan was an amazing host. He knew what he was doing and had us all laughing. If you get Dan your in for a ride of your life.”

175 reviews1 hourFrom $65by Watersports LTD

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Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

/ May 19, 2026

13.Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

Jet boat 360 spins, then Kawarau Gorge rafting on grade 2–3 rapids, with optional cliff jumping and the 400m Dog Leg finale.

★ 5.0

“Excellent adventure and great staff. A great way to experience nature in Queenstown; highly recommended.”

158 reviewsFrom $197.96by RealNZ

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From Queenstown: Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip

/ May 19, 2026

14.From Queenstown: Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip

Jet boat speed, glacier-fed canoeing, and a Paradise Valley film-country bus ride from Queenstown to Glenorchy.

★ 4.8

“The leaders, the scenery, the cannoeing. Everything. Over a year later the whole family still say it was the best day of the holiday and the competition was stiff!”

148 reviews390 - 510 minutesFrom $256by Dart River Adventures

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