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Queenstown Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Jump straight into the adventure from the heart of Queenstown and explore the surrounding hidden landscapes via Jet Boat on our 30-minute journey.
Highlights
- Twin V8 engines delivering insane 820 horse power!
- 360 degree spins + up to 95kmph
- Depart conveniently from Queenstown Bay for the ultimate jet boat adventure
- Explore Queenstown's highlight reel, featuring Lake Whakatipu, Kawarau river and Remarkables mountain range
- Go further down the Kawarau river than any other jet boat
In 30 minutes, enjoy the best introduction to adrenaline-pumping adventure, and tick this one off the Queenstown bucket list. Skim across Lake Wakatipu and down the Kawarau River, reaching speeds of up to 95kmph, feel the spray of glacial water in 360° spins, and weave around tight corners and rocky outcrops.
With heaps of photo opportunities, you’re spoilt for choice when capturing your own jet boat memories on this mini-adventure, perfect for the whole family.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$109.00
- Child$55.00
- Family$273.00
- Infant Free of Charge
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- Adult$71.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$55.00
- Family$273.00
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- Adult$71.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$55.00
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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leighs11 from New Zealand wrote on 15 April 2025
Great time by all
Well worth I would go again 👍👌
Richard Dalby from New Zealand wrote on 24 May 2026
Great adventure for the whole family
We had an absolute blast on the Kawarau River ride with Thunder Jet Queenstown! We took our two kids, aged 5 and 8, and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and exciting. A huge shoutout to our driver, Pedro, who was fantastic. He was incredibly professional, handled the boat with expert skill, and made sure everyone on board felt safe and well looked after throughout the entire journey. It’s not always easy to find an activity that keeps both the adults and the kids thoroughly entertained, but this was a total hit for the whole family. The scenery through the lake and river was amazing, and the adrenaline-filled spins and speed were just the right amount of thrill. We really appreciated how Pedro balanced the excitement with safety, ensuring we all had a fantastic time without any stress. If you are looking for a fun, action-packed family activity in Queenstown that is managed by a top-tier team, we couldn’t recommend Thunder Jet highly enough. We’ll definitely be back next time we are in town!
From Thunder Jet Queenstown - 30 minute Jetboat Ride
Kia Ora, Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled your whole family had such a great time on Thunder Jet. Pedro will be stoked to hear your kind words—he loves delivering a fun, safe, and memorable experience for all ages. We can’t wait to welcome you back next time you’re in Queenstown!
tetauawhiw from New Zealand wrote on 16 May 2026
Thunder jet
Jess was awesome, and her performance was amazing 👌 definitely go back on this,
From Thunder Jet Queenstown - 30 minute Jetboat Ride
Kia Ora, Thanks for the great review. We're so happy to hear that you had an amazing time with Jess on Thunder Jet!
Wayne Eve from Australia wrote on 12 May 2026
Fantastic
Well done crew . Amazing ride . Our Captain was a pleasure. She could seriously steer too !!
From Thunder Jet Queenstown - 30 minute Jetboat Ride
Thank you for the awesome review! We’re thrilled you had an amazing ride with us. Our crew will be so pleased to hear your kind words, and we’ll be sure to pass the compliment on to your driver— she’ll love hearing that her driving skills impressed you! Hope to see you back onboard with Thunder Jet again soon.
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stephanieb26 from New Zealand wrote on 03 October 2025
Wet, cold but so much fun
The weather decided to rain just as we headed out, so we got pretty wet and cold fast, yet it just added to the experience. My kids and I had a blast, our driver was cool and so was the music, and the views were just amazing. Thanks Thunder Jet Queenstown.