Insist on the 'Big Reds' of Shotover Jet, 'The World's Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride' and the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons.

Family Pass

2 adults and 1 or more children – or – 1 adult and 2 or more children receive a FREE 6x8 family photo worth $20 and a FREE Shotover Jet Family Pass Card with over $250 worth of savings at Queenstown's best family friendly businesses.

Gift Vouchers

Gift vouchers are available and make a great gift for family or friends. Please click here to email our team regarding your Gift Voucher requirements.

Duration / Trip Times

• Allow 1 hour 30 minutes Queenstown return including Jet Boat ride
• ‘Big Red’ Jet Boats depart up to every 15 minutes and operate every day (weather and river conditions permitting) except Christmas day
• Complimentary shuttles depart ‘The Station’ Information Centre (corner Camp and Shotover Streets) up to every 15 minutes
• Self drive – located 7kms from Queenstown
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We Provide

• Life jackets (mandatory)
• Full length spray jackets (optional)
• Complimentary shuttle transfers from the ‘The Station’ Information Centre
• Onsite specialised photography service and ‘Jet Cam’ video cameras mounted on your Jet Boat will capture your experience and photos and video highlights of your trip are available for no obligation viewing immediately after your trip

Your photos are available in a ‘Canyons’ Photo-Pack which includes 3 large 6x8 photos, a certificate / driver profile, 2 postcards (featuring you!) and a CD Rom with Shotover Jet and area information, history, images and much more. Or, for the ultimate memento, your photos and video are available in a ‘Jet Cam’ Video-Pack which includes everything from the ‘Canyons’ Photo-Pack plus video highlights of your Jet Boat ride.

If you purchase your ‘Canyons’ Photo-Pack or ‘Jet Cam’ Video-Pack you’ll also then have access to your images, in high resolution, online. You can download your images for up to 3 months and also share your ‘auto e-story’ production of your Shotover Jet experience with friends and family.

You Need To Bring

• Eyewear (sunglasses / glasses) recommended year round
• Warm clothes, jacket, hat and gloves (although hand rails on the Jet Boats are heated) are strongly recommended in winter
• For safety reasons, the use of handheld personal cameras and video cameras are not permitted aboard the Jet Boats

Restrictions

• A minimum child height of 1 metre applies and all children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult
• Should river conditions on the day dictate, Shotover Jet does reserve the right to extend the minimum child height to 1.2 metres to ensure maximum passenger safety
• Please speak with one of our team if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions including back or neck problems

On Site Facilities

• Retail shop
• Specialised photography service
• Complimentary shuttle service
• Toilets
• Baby change area
• Disabled parking and access
• Plenty of outdoor areas and outdoors seating to watch the Jet Boats or enjoy the stunning surrounds

Important Information

• Season: Shotover Jet operates every day of the year (weather and river conditions permitting) except Christmas day
• Location: Shotover Jet is located at Arthurs Point, 7kms from Queenstown, and is the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons
• Departures: Two ‘Big Red’ Jet Boats depart up to every 15 minutes
• Capacity: Each ‘Big Red’ Jet Boat carries a maximum of 14 passengers (small boats, big thrills!)
• Transport: Complimentary shuttle transfers depart from ‘The Station’ Information Centre, corner Shotover and Camp Streets, in downtown Queenstown up to every 15 minutes
• Spectators: Anyone is welcome to visit our River Base and watch the Jet Boats and spectators are welcome to use the complimentary shuttle service on a space available basis
• Self Drive: You are welcome to drive to Shotover Jet yourself; there is plenty of public car parking available
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• Standard terms and conditions apply. Click here to view our terms & conditions.

Reservations are essential, don’t miss out and book now:

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• Phone: +64 3 442 8570
• Free Phone (within New Zealand only): 0800 SHOTOVER (0800 746 868)
• Shotover Jet
  Shotover Jet Beach
  Gorge Road
  Arthurs Point
  PO Box 189
  Queenstown 9348
  New Zealand