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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 2 Apr to 15 Apr 2026

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Adult$87.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Adult$87.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$87.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$87.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$87.00 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
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$87.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$87.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$87.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

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

  • Adult$87.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$87.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$87.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$87.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Family$273.00
  • Infant Free

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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

1417 reviews

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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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Nathan Ngaia from Australia wrote on 18 March 2026

Thunder Jet

Worth doing!!! We did the 30min experience which was enough. Great pilot, kept the vibes going, good humour

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davlock from New Zealand wrote on 14 March 2026

Fun times!!

Our family has the best time. Our driver was awesome, funny and has some real skills. Would love to do it again!

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anniew19 from Australia wrote on 11 March 2026

Great for families

We booked the 30min ride and it was perfect for us as we had two young kids. This was their first jetboat ride and they got to experience the thrill of the spins, whilst not being on the boat for too long (compared to 60min ones).

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