Shotover Jet Queenstown

Inclusions

• 25 minute thrilling Jet Boat ride
• Free shuttle service from Queenstown for selected trips (10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm). Bookings are required.

Highlights

• 360 degree spins over 10cm of water
• Reach speeds over 85km per hour
• Whip past rocky outcrops
• Skim around crags and boulders
• Speed through the dramatic and spectacular Shotover River Canyons
• FREE transfers from Queenstown to the Shotover Jet departure point for selected trips (10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm). Bookings are required.

Time

• Jet Boat rides depart on the hour every hour between 10am and 4pm. Should you require a time outside of these hours, please contact the operator directly to see if they can arrange an alternative time to suit your travel requirements
• If you are making your own way to the river, check-in directly at the Shotover Jet base, 3 Arthurs Point road, 30 minutes before your jet boat departure time
• Check-in for the complimentary shuttle is 45 minutes prior to your jet boat departure time inside the Station Building, Queenstown
• Jet Boat rides depart every day (river and weather conditions permitting) except Christmas Day (25th December)

Duration

• This is a 25-minute Jet Boat ride (please allow 60 minutes for the entire experience, or 90 minutes if taking the shuttle from Queenstown)

What To Bring

• We recommend that you dress for the conditions and simply be mindful that there will be some wind-chill factor as you are travelling at speed
• In summer don’t forget your sunblock and some people get concerned that it may be too cold in winter, however simply dress warmly and bring a warm hat and gloves (although the handrails are heated) just like you would for skiing and sunglasses are great year round
• For safety reasons, the use of handheld personal cameras and video cameras are not permitted aboard the jet boats

Additional Information

• A minimum height of 1 metre applies. Shotover jet reserves the right to extend the minimum height to 1.2 metres in certain river conditions, to ensure passenger safety
• Children under 5 years old who meet the minimum height limit are free with a fare paying adult, however a ticket still needs to be issued
• All children (0-15yrs) must travel with a fare paying adult 16 years and over
• Shotover Jet is not suitable if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions including back or neck problems
• Onsite facilities include parking, retail, cafe, toilets, secure lockers and viewing areas

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking, however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements