Water Actitivities
Queenstown offers a host of water activities with jet boating, rafting, kayaking, fishing tours and lake cruises available all year round, and river surfing and canyoning also available during the summer months of November to April. Click here to make a booking, or email us if you require any additional information.
Shotover Jet
Thrilling over 2.5 million people since 1970, the Shotover Jet is a world famous, award-winning experience that takes you on a breathtaking ride through the dramatic, narrow canyons of the spectacular Shotover River. When Shotover Jet began operating in 1970, it was one of Queenstown's first adventure activities. It has gone on to take jet boating from its humble beginnings to become one of New Zealand's most iconic 'must do' visitor attractions. Allow 1.5hrs return to Queenstown; departures every 15mins throughout the day.
Prices:
Adult: $119pp Child (5-15yrs): $69pp
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White Water Rafting
Jet boating isn't the only activity available on the mighty Shotover River - it also offers some of the South Island's best white water rafting. With seven grade 3-5 rapids and a dark 170m long tunnel, this is not for the faint-hearted. Although previous rafting experience is not necessary, you do need to know how to swim and have a keen sense of adventure to take on the challenge of this wild and untamed river! Heli-rafting is also available year-round, and from June to mid September by helicopter is the only way to raft the Shotover, as the access road becomes impassable. Bring swimwear and a towel; all other equipment is provided. Departs at 8am and 1pm daily; allow 4.5hrs return to Queenstown.
Prices:
Shotover Rafting: $195pp
Shotover Heli-raft: $279pp
Canyoning
Canyoning (known as canyoneering in the U.S) is one of the world's fastest growing adrenalin water sports. It involves travelling down creeks or streams within a canyon by a variety of means - walking, scrambling, climbing, abseiling/rappelling, jumping and swimming. Queenstown offers a local half-day trip (allow 3.5hrs return to Queenstown, up to 2 hours of canyoning), or a full-day trip to the Routeburn canyon (allow 7hrs return to Queenstown, 3 hours of canyoning), which also includes a 20 minute walk through World Heritage primary rain forest. Bring swimwear and a towel; all other equipment is provided. Half day departs at 9am and 1.30pm, full day at 9.30am.
Prices:
Queenstown Canyoning (half day): $185pp
Routeburn Canyoning (full day): $240pp
Dart River Safaris
Queenstown’s Dart River Jet Safaris are unique combinations of breathtaking ‘World Heritage’ scenery, exhilarating wilderness Jet Boating, Maori heritage and inspiring adventure – everything that makes New Zealand an exceptional destination. Choose the ‘Safari’ option that suits you best and experience a diverse adventure travelling deep into the pristine Dart River Valley and spectacular Mt Aspiring National Park. Try the 'Funyak Safari' for an adventure that combines a jet boat ride (1.25hrs) with inflatable 'Funyak' canoes for a truely unique way to explore some magnificent areas of virtually untouched National Park, or the 'Wilderness Safari' for a combination of a jet boat ride, an informative guided forest walk, and a back-country 4WD safari. Allow 9hrs return to Queenstown for the Funyak Safari (departs 9am), or 6hrs return for the Wilderness Safari (departs 9am or 1pm). Lunch is provided with the Funyak Safari only.
Prices:
Funyak Safari: $289pp (adult), $189pp (child)
Wilderness Safari: $219pp (adult), $119pp (child)
