If you’re looking for even more zoom, jump straight into the adventure from the heart of Queenstown and let the 60-minute ride take you to places inaccessible by road or foot.
Sit back, get pumped, and enjoy the ride as our expert jet boat drivers skim you 45kms up the historic Kawarau River, further than any other jet boat operator, following the Remarkables Mountain Range and into Queenstown’s exclusive backyard.
In this hour-long adventure, soak up the thrills of Queenstown’s ultimate bucket-list experience while experiencing famous 360-degree spins, powered by twin V8 engines, and an impressive 820 horsepower.
Don’t forget to take pictures for this unforgettable experience.
We had an amazing time - great views , great music , Pedro was best driver ever, plenty of spins
Pedro is great and knows how to keep the vibes high! We're glad you had a great experience and thanks for the great review! ⚡🤘
It was thrilling.
Kia Ora, We're glad to hear you had an awesome and thrilling experience on Thunder Jet!
Booked jet boat ride but due to insufficient numbers boat didn’t depart now to get my refund. Wonder how long that will take
It's like driving car fast. The excitement drops pretty quickly. The most adventurous part was going under the bridge, which was a 1 sec experience when the water level dropped under the bridge. The occasional spins are fun initially but you get used to them. Go for 30 min ride if you must do.
Kia Ora, Thanks for sharing your experience. We're sorry you feel that way but glad to hear you enjoyed going under the dam.
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L from New Zealand wrote on 09 November 2025
Good experience
Very fun and thrilling atmosphere. Beautiful scenery. Went on 11am one hour ride on the eighth of November, weather was nice. One hour went so quick because of how enjoyable the ride was! Just take caution with your back as it can be a bumpy ride! Reccommend.