This company has a monopoly on the narrowest section of the famous Shotover River near Queenstown. The trip may seem expensive compared to the rest, but just do it! Lasting about 30 mins, the trip was an awesome adrenaline rush!! The company supply you with waterproof coats, but remember to wear a beanie and sunglasses though, because you will get... more

Shotover Jet is one of those thing you just have to do when in Queenstown or nearby, and we nearly missed it. We thought it sounded too touristy and didn't factor it in, but when weather cancelled one of our other bookings we decided to take the plunge. It should have been near the top of the list! Yes it... more

This was the worst ....freezing cold, you are covered in ice and then you spin round and round. Not for those who don't like the cold ....or wear a balaclava. I felt unwell for hours afterwards. My teenage son nearly threw up. more

Awesome experience! The Shotover Jet has to be one of the best experiences on offer in Queenstown. Expert drivers will take you within a whisker of jagged rocks at around 80kmh - then to top it off, you get to experience a full 360 degree maneuver at high speed (avtually several of them). If you do this in winter -... more

The Shotover Jet is really good fun. Ok, it is all done is a very safe, controlled way, but the bottom line is that these jet boats are pretty quick, the canyon is pretty narrow in places, and you will do lots of 360 degree spins. All of which makes it feel much more dangerous than it really is! It's... more

Did the Shotover Jet when I was in Queenstown about 25 years ago and is one of the strong memories I had that if I ever had the chance to go to New Zealand again, that FOR SURE I had to do it again. (Can't believe some of the naysayers about this!!!) It was every bit as thrilling; from the... more

We did the Shotover Jet on a drizzly day in late February 09. It had been raining moderately over the last few days, and some boats had been cancelled - whether because of the river, or lack of demand, I'm not sure, but a few people said the river had been a bit high earlier, and they'd cancelled earlier rides... more

The physical beauty of the surrounding environment is probably more impressive than the redundant maneuvers and repeated section of the river. I also 'heard' that this is one of the most dangerous activities in Queenstown with more than a few accidents and deaths over the history of the company. more

This trip was good fun but expensive for a 20 minute ride. Our original trip was cancelled due to bad weather and the river being swollen, but we managed to get booked on for the next day. We were issued a splash proof coat and a lifejacket and then got in the boat for the ride. We went up and... more