Kawarau Jet

Travellers can sleep well knowing they can jump in to a big yellow Kawarau Jet every hour at the Main Town Pier in the centre of Queenstown. In an unforgettable jetboat experience you'll be transported from the sophisticated downtown area into the channels of two of New Zealand's most scenic rivers.

Across the pristine waters of Lake Wakatipu and through the tranquil beauty of the willow lined Kawarau River, the jetboat then speeds into the shallow, fast moving braids of the Shotover River. The 43km, hour long adventure highlights the magnificent diversity of Queenstown's waterways.

This unique journey offers passengers stunning views of the Remarkables mountain range and natural land formations. But it's not just the views and river gardens - the excitement begins in the Shotover River, where the driver's skills are challenged as he navigates the shallow, braided channels of this world-renowned river. At speeds of up to 85 kilometres per hour, in water often less than 10cm deep - this is where the jetboat comes into its own.