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Queenstown’s best days out.
The 9 most popular shotover river tours in Queenstown. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
High-speed jet boat on Queenstown’s Shotover River with 360 spins, canyon runs, and shuttle pickup for a small-group adrenaline rush.
Most Popular“Quite a thrilling experience on a jet boat navigating through the river and at the same time we enjoy the Mother Nature beauty. My 8 years old son enjoyed it and had fun.”
Queenstown jet boat thrills: Lake Wakatipu speed, Shotover and Kawarau river blasts, 360 spins and heated handrails. 1 hour.
“Our skipper Rueben was fantastic and gave us an awesome experience.”
Queenstown’s Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience hits 90 km/h, famous 360s, and exclusive Shotover Canyon access in one action-packed ride.
“A great experience, we self drove to location. A fast excillerating, thrilling experience, close on to rock faces , donut spins. Experienced driver. Amazingly didn't get too wet!👍 unlike their other ride Kjet ride in Queenstown where you get a total soaking 👎. Out of the 2 rides I'd definitely recommend the Shotover Extreme ride…”
KJet jet boat ride from Queenstown’s pier with Remarkables views, Lake Wakatipu speed, river spins, and a splash.
“It was a fun ride but the only disappointment we had was that we didn't see our faces in the picture taken by them.. only the first row passengers got the beet shots!.”
Private Shotover River rafting from Queenstown with gear, return transport, hot showers, and Grade 3-5 rapids plus the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel.
“Brilliant experience with our excellent raft guide Erin. 10/10 recommend. They provide all the equipment and transport to the starting point of the rapids which is great”
Queenstown half-day Shotover River rafting with Skippers Canyon coach views, wetsuits and safety gear, Oxenbridge Tunnel rapids, and digital photos.
“This was an incredible experience. Cannot rate it highly enough. Our guide Morgan was so lovely and knowledgeable and made a fabulous experience ever better. Five stars, would give more if I could.”
Shotover River rafting from Queenstown: six grade 4-5 rapids, a 170m tunnel, full gear, hot showers, and small-group thrills.
“Had such a great day, when we weren’t tackling rapids you had time to take in the amazing views of the mountains surrounding us.”
Queenstown Shotover rafting with six Grade 4-5 rapids and a 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel, plus Skippers Canyon ride and a swim.
“We completely loved the whole experience, from start to finish a very professional but brilliantly entertaining team . Our guide ( Mr Gee , legend! ) not only gave us confidence and safety but brought us fun and great team work with our fellow rafters plus so much insight into the nature of your beautiful…”
Shotover River rafting meets Skippers Canyon gold-rush scenery from Queenstown. All gear included, gentle Grade 1–2 rapids.
“I enjoyed the tour. As a newbie I felt like it’s the right way to immerse yourself in this kind of activities. The guides were amazing, the driver was out of this world and the activity was super fun.”
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