Jet Boating

Activities ▷ Water Activities ▷

Jet Boating

NZ Was Built for This

Jet boating in New Zealand just makes sense. The rivers are fast, narrow, and dramatic, and the boats are designed to work right at the edge of them. Queenstown is the obvious starting point for most people, and fair enough. The canyons are genuinely wild. The RANKERS promo code gets you a discount on jet boating through the Shotover and Skippers canyons if you're heading that way.

The Wilderness Options Are Where It Gets Interesting

If you want something less theme-park and more backcountry, the Wanaka region has a couple of standout wilderness jet boat trips. My pick between the two is Wanaka River Journeys for the value, and the RANKERS code knocks 10% off on top. Then there's the Siberia Experience up near Makarora, which bundles a scenic flight, a two-hour walk through seriously isolated country, and a jet boat back out. Less people do it because not many have heard of it, which is exactly why it's good.

Worth Knowing

Taupo is another strong option, especially for the Huka Falls run, where you get the full force of the river right in your face. If you're on the West Coast, Ultimate Descents runs jet boating alongside their rafting operation, which is handy if you want to mix it up.

48 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 1 of 2.

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

4.9 36 reviews

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

4.9 7 reviews

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

4.8 65 reviews

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

4.8 8 reviews

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

4.8 5 reviews

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

4.8 206 reviews

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

4.8 5 reviews

High speed thrills

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

4.7 65 reviews

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

4.7 5 reviews

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

4.7 81 reviews

Hukafalls Jet is the only jet boat company permitted to take you right to the base of the mighty Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most visited natural...

  • Save 10%
    Book Now

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

4.6 2 reviews

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Siberia Experience

Fly-Walk-Jetboat

4.5 13 reviews

4 hours of unique New Zealand wilderness adventure in Mt Aspiring World Heritage National Park. The original & still the best!

  • Save 10%
    Book Now

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

4.5 5 reviews

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

4.5 18 reviews

Camping NZ App Icon

Camping NZ App

All the great camping sites on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

Download from the App Store Download Android app on Google Play

South Island ▷ Southland ▷

4.5 1 review

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

4.4 12 reviews

  • 10% Off
    Book Now

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

4.4 7 reviews

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

4.4 2 reviews

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

4.3 32 reviews

  • 10% Off
    Book Now

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

4.3 7 reviews

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

4.3 269 reviews

World famous as the ultimate jet boat experience, Shotover Jet has thrilled over 3 million people since 1965, and now it’s your turn! 

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Dart River Jet Safaris

Wilderness Safari

4.2 19 reviews

New Zealand's Most Sensational Journey

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

4.2 5 reviews

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

4.1 8 reviews

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

4.1 4 reviews

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

4 3 reviews

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

3.9 16 reviews

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

3.8 65 reviews

TAKE ON THE MIGHTY KAWARAU & SHOTOVER RIVERS

  • 10% Off
    Book Now

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

3.8 1 review

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

3.8 3 reviews