QUEENSTOWN · DESTINATION
Lake, mountains, and everything in between.
The 8 most popular shotover river tours in Queenstown. What each day is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A high-speed small-group jet boat on the Shotover River: rapids, tight canyon walls, and full 360 spins from Queenstown.
Most Popular“prepare yourself for an exhilarating experience! Racing through the canyon gorges and spinning 360 degrees in certain areas was so much FUN”
1-hour jet boat from Queenstown’s Main Town Pier across Lake Wakatipu, then the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers with 360° spins.
“We enjoyed this activity, it is a must do while in New Zealand!”
Extreme jet boat on Queenstown’s Shotover River with up to 90 km/h speed, 360 spins, and canyon thrills plus optional roundtrip shuttle.
“Exciting ride and a great way to support an indigenous tribe business”
KJet Queenstown jet boat races Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau and Shotover rivers, with spins, speed, and Remarkables views.
“It was sooo good! I probably had my best time here in South Island! It was fun to have a beautiful view while doing such an exciting activity!!! Wear the waterproof coat if possible.”
Ride Queenstown’s Shotover River rapids with included transport, gear, safety coaching, hot showers, and a tunnel run.
“Tuition and safety were brilliant. Chat and banter excellent. Experience great. Good half day out including the scary drive out there. Would recommend.”
Six Grade 4-5 Shotover River rapids from Queenstown, including the 170-metre Oxenbridge Tunnel, with gear, guides, and hot showers.
“Besides the rapids and the professional expert or the guides; the trip to the put in was worth the price of admission! Great experience all around. Bill Woodman”
Six grade 4–5 Shotover River rapids, the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel, and optional swims in Skippers Canyon from Queenstown.
“Fabulous day! Water was high and so the river was great. However, I need to also shout out to the great staff and organization. Everything was very smooth, organized and professional. I've rafted in Canada and Argentina and this was the best!”
Raft the Shotover River on gentle Grade 1–2 rapids, then explore historic Skippers Canyon from Queenstown in a 5-hour tour with gear.
“Informative and our guides made it fun and entertaining!”
From the lake to the fiord, every way to fill a day.
