Feel a rush of adrenaline as you skim the surface of the Shotover River by jet boat! Hold on tight as you do fishtail turns and 360-degree spins at high speeds through the narrow canyon walls. This ultimate heart-pumping experience is one you will never forget!
Only a short drive from Queenstown, the Shotover River has been providing thrills of all sorts since 1862, when gold was first discovered and the gold rush began. Today, the gold may be gone but the thrills remain! On this jet boat adventure, travel the length of the river by high-speed jet boat for an extreme Shotover River experience!
Feel the adrenaline rush as your professional driver navigates the jet boat at thrilling high speeds, squeezing through narrow canyons, and passing rocky outcrops, sheer cliff walls and boulders. Enjoy trick maneuvers, twists and turns in the white-water rapids, leaving you breathless and wanting more!
Schedule details
Shotover River, Jet Boating
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Departure Point:
Gorge Road, Arthurs Point, QueenstownOR
Complimentary shuttle departs every 15 minutes from The Station Information Centre - corner Camp and Shotover streets
Departure Time:
- 9:30am
Return Details:
Returns to original departure pointPricing information
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Tour options:
Departs 9:30am from Shotover River. Complimentary shuttle bus departs at 9:20am from the Queenstown departure point
Departs 10am from Shotover River. Complimentary shuttle bus departs at at 9:50am frim the Queenstown departure point
Departs 10:30am from Shotover River. Complimentary shuttle bus departs at 10:20am from the Queenstown departure point
Departs 11am from Shotover River. Complimentary shuttle bus departs at 10:50am from the Queenstown departure point
Departs 11:30am from Shotover River. Complimentary shuttle bus departs at 11:20am from the Queenstown departure point
Departs 12pm from Shotover River. Complimentary shuttle bus departs at 11:50am from the Queenstown departure point
Departs 12:30pm from Shotover River. Complimentary shuttle bus departs at 12:20pm from the Queenstown departure point
Departs 1pm from Shotover River. Complimentary shuttle bus departs at 12:50pm from the Queenstown departure point
Departs 1:30pm from Shotover River. Complimentary shuttle bus departs at 1:20pm from the Queenstown departure point
Departs 2pm from Shotover River. Complimentary shuttle bus departs at1:50pm from the Queenstown departure point
Departs 2:30pm from Shotover River. Complimentary shuttle bus departs at 2:20pm from the Queenstown departure point
Depart 3pm from Shotover River.Complimentary shuttle bus departs at 2:50pm from the Queenstown departure point
Departs 3:30pm from Shotover River. Complimentary shuttle bus departs at 3:20pm from the Queenstown departure point
Departs 4pm from Shotover River. Complimentary shuttle bus departs at 3:50pm from the Queenstown departure point
Additional information
Shotover River, Jet Boating
Inclusions:
- Jet boat ride
- Complimentary shuttle bus
Exclusions:
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years and child must be at least 3 feet (1 meter) in height; dependent on water conditions, the operator reserves the right to increase the minimum height to 4 feet (1.2 meters)
- Lifejackets and full-length spray jackets are provided
- Please allow 1.5 hours for return trip from Queenstown if taking shuttle bus
- There is a cafe on-site
- Locker facilities available for personal belongings
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