Thrilling One-Hour Return Jet Boat Ride across Lake Wakatipu, Shotover River and Kawaru River
Buckle up and get ready for a thrilling water adventure in Queenstown. Departing from central Queenstown, you’ll zip across Lake Wakatipu and down the Kawarau and Shotover rivers, feeling the wind in your hair and your heart racing as your driver executes dizzying 360-degree spins. You’ll reach speeds of up to 95 kilometres per hour aboard a jet boat – the fastest way to explore 45 km of scenic waterways. With infants free of charge, this experience is perfect for those adventurous families.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (5–14) or one adult (15+)
- One-hour (approximately) return jet boat ride in Queenstown, New Zealand
- Wild ride on Lake Wakatipu, Shotover River and Kawaru River
- 360-degree spins and acceleration aboard a high-powered, twin-engine jet boat
- Skilled drivers trained to the highest industry standards
- Life jackets provided
- Available every day:
- Summer hours (1 October – 30 April): 10am–6pm
- Winter hours (1 May – 30 September): 10am–4pm
- Departure points:
- Main Town Pier, Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
- Frankton Marina, Otago 9300, New Zealand
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2026
Pricing & availability
Main Town Pier, Queenstown. Departs every Hour, on the hour. Check-in is 15 minutes prior to departure, Queenstown, Queenstown
Things to know
- Bookings are essential at least 24 hours in advance via email to bookings@kjet.co.nz with your name, contact Number and voucher number. Book early to secure your desired date and time
- Present printed voucher on arrival for collection
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100% Cancellations
Cancellations are to be made no less than 24 hours prior to the booking date
Changes to booking
24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
- Warm, waterproof jacket
- Casual, enclosed footwear
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Hat and gloves (in the winter months)
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day:
- Summer hours (1 October – 30 April): 10am–6pm
- Winter hours (1 May – 30 September): 10am–4pm
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2026
- Departure points:
- Main Town Pier, Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
- Frankton Marina, Otago 9300, New Zealand
- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
Important:
- Infants aged 2–4 may ride free with an accompanying parent or caregiver and must sit on their knees if seating is not available. When sitting on a guardian’s lap, their arms must be wrapped around the child, holding on to the handrail to help secure the child during the trip especially when the boat spins
- Children and infants must be able to fit into one of the KJet life jackets to ride KJet
- Backpacks and handbags can be stored on the boat, however, please leave valuables at home
- This experience is not suitable for pregnant women
- The KJet is wheelchair accessible as long as a caregiver can help carry you down a set of stairs and assist you with getting in and out of the Jet boat
- Jet boat rides are subject to availability depending to weather conditions and may be cancelled at the discretion of KJet
Terms & Conditions
- KJet can store backpacks or handbags while on the jet boat ride, but does request that you please leave your valuables at home
- KJet reserves the right to cancel or postpone trips at its sole discretion and will refund the ticket purchase price if a trip is cancelled or postponed by us
- KJet reserves the right to cancel or postpone sessions at its sole discretion and will re-book or refund the ticket purchase price if a session is cancelled or postponed by us
- For KJet’s most up-to-date terms and conditions, please see here
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
KJet
Kawarau Jet (KJet) is New Zealand’s Original Jet boat ride operator. Based in Queenstown and family-owned, they’ve been operating since 1958 and are proud to be known as the world’s first commercial jet boat operator. KJet works to ensure the safety, comfort and enjoyment of its passengers.