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1-Hour Jet Boat Adventure Queenstown with Music

5.0(6)Queenstown1 hour
VIATOR5.0(4)TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)

Description

xperience Queenstown differently with Thunder Jet – the only Queenstown jet boat with music on board, combining high-speed adventure with our very own soundtrack, 360° spins, spectacular scenery and personalised local commentary. Choose a 30-minute jet boat ride or go further on our 60-minute adventure, travelling a 47km round trip and venturing deep into the Kawarau River’s untouched wilderness and historic gold-mining areas. Thunder Jet’s 60-minute trip travels further down the Kawarau River than any other Queenstown jet boat experience. Reach exhilarating speeds of up to 95km/h as you skim across the water and experience the landscapes surrounding Queenstown from a completely different perspective. Perfect for families, couples, groups and adventure seekers of all ages, Thunder Jet delivers a uniquely Queenstown experience with more river, more adventure and music all the way.

Tour Options

1-Hour Jet Boat Adventure Queenstown with Music

Highlights

Full 360 degree spins on the jet boat
1 hour jet boat ride
Life jackets supplied
Driver/ guide
Informative commentary and local stories of the history of the river

What's included

Included
Full 360 degree spins on the jet boat
1 hour jet boat ride
Life jackets supplied
Driver/ guide
Informative commentary and local stories of the history of the river

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(6)

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Jordan_C
August 18, 2026
Must do experience

10/10 - Tom was great! Explained the scenery, had the music blaring, and took us on an incredible wild ride. Glad we chose Thunder Jet!

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SWEELIN_L
June 15, 2026
What a fantastic trip...

What a fantastic trip with the 60 minutes zipping past a varied terrain. This trip is a little more scenic, water runs deeper but you definitely get enough excitement from the twists and spins, instructions to stay safe are incredibly easy to follow. Our boat captain was eloquent and shared good information on the areas that we went through, and had a sense of humour too. Went during winter so it definitely was chilly. Bring gloves. If you want to record your experience, just keep one hand tightly on the bar at all times.

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks so much for the amazing review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the 360 spins! We hope to welcome you back on Thunder Jet in the future.

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poleakh
June 8, 2026
A-Must-Do-Activity

Tripadvisor managed to get us the best deal on top of the best time we had with Thunder Jet Boat. That's a must-do-activity in Queenstown.

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks so much for the nice review. We're glad to hear you had a great time on Thunder Jet!

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John_S
April 23, 2026
Excellent

You get very wet very fast you need to hang on. Great for kids grandma and grandad. Recommend for everyone.

Operator response

Definitely be ready to take a soaking! We're glad you had a great experience, thanks for coming out! ⚡🌊

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Jay R
April 13, 2026
Great jet boat ride

Jess was amazing with her knowledge of the river system and a lot of fun along the way

Operator response

Jess is great! Thanks for coming out!⚡

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Matthew_L
January 4, 2026
Great fun in stunning scenery

Fantastic experience, 1 hour boat ride was great fun and the scenery breathtaking. We definitely thought it was worth getting the 1 hour trip to see more of the landscapes up the river.

Operator response

Kia Ora, We are so happy to hear you had a fantastic experience with us! The 1-hour definitely provides some fantastic views.

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