Only KJet offers over 60 minutes of unforgettable thrills, spins and exhilaration across three waterways in one of the world’s most stunning locations. Firstly, your twin engine Jet boat roars across crystal clear Lake Wakatipu at breath-taking speed, surrounded by majestic mountains and mesmerizing scenery. Then you zoom under the Kawarau Dam onto the deep green waters of The Kawarau River, complete with lots of 360° spins. Next the adventure heightens as your driver navigates the fast –moving currents of the narrow braided Shotover River, racing up the shallow channels at speeds of up to 95kph in water that’s less than 5cm deep in places. Finally you can return to the Main Town Pier where you will receive free digital photos from your trip!* Join us for an hour of exhilaration and a lifetime of thrilling memories.
Driven by over 60 years of passion, KJet is locally owned and operated, and proud of its heritage as the world’s first commercial Jet boat operation.
*Your trip must have departed from the Main Town Pier
Time Tripper takes you back to the beginning on a journey through time and legend, where you can experience 90 million years in just 30 minutes! Travel back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth, learn about how Lake Wakatipu was carved out by a giant glacier, hear about the legend of Lake Wakatipu and experience the adventure activities you can do in Queenstown, all from the comfort of your seat.
Time Tripper is a state-of-the-art animated show situated under Lake Wakatipu in the transformed underwater observatory. There’s still the opportunity to see the famous slinky eels, diving ducks and trout with the screens rising up to see the underwater viewing after the show.
Open 10am – 8pm, 365 days a year, head down to the Main Town Pier to explore Queenstown before time.
Customer reviews and ratings
v good thanks Rating 4 out of 5
One appreciates staff are dealing with large numbers of (dopey) travellers - but at times I felt a bit like a cattle beast being herded - by (just) one staffer on the jetty.
JOHN VAN BOHEMEN - 01 May 2014 (Travelled Apr 2014)
Rating 5 out of 5
We had a great time and our driver made us feel very at ease. An awesome way to see Queenstown. Thanks :)
CHRISTINE EARNSHAW - 22 Jul 2013 (Travelled Jul 2013)
Rating 4 out of 5
Great experience with a good operator!
ANNAMARIA GRIMES - 10 Jul 2013 (Travelled Jul 2013)
?? Rating 5 out of 5
?????????GREAT???
SATORU MANABE - 06 May 2013 (Travelled Apr 2013)
Absolutley Fantastic - without doubt the highlight of our trip Rating 5 out of 5
Five out five dosent seem right more like 12 out of 10. A really fantastic experience from beginning to end. Everyone was great!!
LANCE THOMPSON - 02 May 2013 (Travelled Apr 2013)
Jet boating, Lake Wakatipu, Shotover River, Shotover Jet, Kawarau River, Queenstown, New Zealand, K jet, KJET