Shotover Jet: from $199, 1 h, and what to know
Iconic red jet boats spinning through the narrow Shotover Canyons since 1965. 4M+ riders and counting.
- from
- $199
- takes
- 1 h
- check the weather
- Outdoors
- checked
- 18 September
From the operator's page, read 18 September 2026.
In short: Shotover Jet costs from $199, takes about 1 h. It is outdoors, so check the weather. These are the operator's own facts, read on the date shown; we have not tried it ourselves yet.
Big adventures
The expensive ones. Book ahead in summer and check the weather call on the day.
All of themWhere it is
Gorge Road, Arthurs Point. Every Orbus bus is $2.50 with a Bee Card; the bus pages have the route to the nearest stop.
What it costs
From $199, read from the operator’s page on 18 September 2026. Prices change; check before you book.
Who it suits
High thrill: this is one of the big ones.
What we checked
Price, place and the details above were read from the operator’s own page on 18 September 2026. We confirmed the activity runs. We have not tried it ourselves yet, and we do not vouch for the operator. Wrong number? Tell us and we fix it, date it and record it.
Questions
How much does Shotover Jet cost?
$199 from, read from the operator's page on 2026-09-18. Check their page before you go; prices change.
How long does Shotover Jet take?
About 1 h, by the operator's own figure.
Where is Shotover Jet?
Gorge Road, Arthurs Point.
Is Shotover Jet good in the rain?
It is outdoors, so a wet day is not ideal. The wet-day list on this site has the indoor options.
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