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Thunder Jet Queenstown - 30 minute Jetboat Ride

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Jump straight into the adventure from the heart of Queenstown and explore the surrounding hidden landscapes via Jet Boat on our 30-minute journey.

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.

Adult $109.00
Child $55.00 (5 - 15 years, must be booked with an accompanying Adult)
Infant $0.00 (2 - 4 years)

What's included

  • 25 minute Jet Boat Experience
  • Life Jacket

Location

  • Watersports Kiosk
  • 88 Beach Street
  • Steamer Wharf
  • Queenstown

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 2
  • Not suitable for pregnant women.

    The minimum age is 2 years/15kgs and MUST fit an XS children's life jacket to participate.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • All departures subject to minimum required booking numbers and safety conditions on the day. Discount fares are non-transferable & non-refundable.

    Check In: Please check in a minimum of 15 minutes prior to departure.

    Infants:Aged 2-4 years are Free *** Please note infants will not be allowed to travel if they do not fit into a child lifejacket. Min weight restriction of 15kgs also applies ***

  • Infants ( 2-4 years of age) go FREE. *** Please note, infants will not be able to travel if they do not fit into a child lifejacket. 15kg min weight restriction also applies ***

    Departure Location: Thunder Jet Kiosk, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown.

Available Bookings from 27 Jan to 9 Feb 2026

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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

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  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Child$55.00
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  • Child$55.00
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  • Child$55.00
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  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$109.00
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  • Child$55.00
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  • Family$273.00
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  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$71.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$87.00 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
  • Family$273.00
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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
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$87.00 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
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Family$273.00
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  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$87.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$87.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$71.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$87.00 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
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$71.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$87.00 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
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$71.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$71.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$71.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$71.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$71.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$71.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Child$55.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.8

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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.

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leighs11 from New Zealand wrote on 15 April 2025

Great time by all

Well worth I would go again 👍👌

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MARY HOUGHTON from New Zealand wrote on 22 January 2026

Great fun

A great way to fill in 30 mins - fun driver very safety conscious which was good.

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Illin Khan from Australia wrote on 15 January 2026

Ik

Good service

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Brendan O connor from United Kingdom wrote on 13 January 2026

Great experience

Fantastic experience, really enjoyed the thrill of it, well organised, Chris driver was excellent

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