World Famous Thrills - It’s An Experience You’ll Never Forget

Prepare yourself for the thrill and excitement of the ultimate Jet Boating experience with world famous Shotover Jet; it's a unique, breathtaking white water ride and an adrenaline rush you'll never forget!

From the moment the accelerator hits the floor your adrenaline hits the roof as you speed in mere centimetres of water along the famous Shotover River and deep into the spectacular Shotover River Canyons. It's an amazing white water ride, as the Shotover Canyon walls tower over you, your expert driver puts your 'Big Red' Jet Boat through its paces and skilfully whips it past rocky outcrops, skims around crags and boulders, and speeds through the dramatic and narrow canyons.

Rock faces blur in your peripheral vision and the water sprays into myriads of white water crystals with every turn as you speed in your state of the art 'Big Red' Jet Boat at up to 85kph over crystal clear water as shallow as 10cm deep.

And make sure you're holding on tight when your driver makes the signal that you are about experience the thrills of our trademark 360° spins, Queenstown's only exhilarating full 360° spins. You'll grip the hand rail for comfort and reassurance as your 'Big Red' Jet Boat spins fully around within its own boat length and without losing momentum keeps speeding along the river.

The best thing of all… this is actually good for you.

Studies have shown a good thrill livens up your system, waking up dormant biochemical pathways that refresh, relieve stress and heal. You experience a sense of euphoria and well being as your brain receives a welcome cocktail of oxygen, sugar, adrenaline, cortisol and endorphins. The result - a good healthy natural high that makes you feel great!

Combining the classic New Zealand invention of the Jet Boat with the kiwi culture of adventure Shotover Jet has thrilled over 3 million people since 1970, now it's your turn! 'Can you handle the canyons?' with award winning Shotover Jet, 'The World's Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride' and the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons.

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