Browse jet boat tours across New Zealand by destination, from the canyons of Queenstown and the braided rivers of Canterbury to open-water rides on Auckland’s harbour and in the Bay of Islands.

Auckland Jet Boat Tours (1)
Blast across the Waitematā Harbour on a high-speed jet boat, with spins, slides and close-up views of the Harbour Bridge and Auckland's skyline.

Bay of Islands Jet Boat Tours (1)
Discover Bay of Islands jet boat and speedboat rides from Paihia, with high-speed thrills on open water, local commentary and optional island stopovers.

Christchurch Jet Boat Tours (4)
Escape the city to skim across the shallow braided channels of the Waimakariri River, spinning beside gravel bars with the Southern Alps rising beyond.

Featured NZ Jet Boat Tours (11)
A hand-picked selection of the most popular and highest-rated New Zealand jet boat rides, from Queenstown's canyons to Huka Falls and the Waimakariri River.

Haast Jet Boat Tours (1)
Head deep into South Westland's untouched river valleys by jet boat, travelling past rainforest, waterfalls and snow-capped peaks rarely seen by visitors.

Hanmer Springs Jet Boat Tours (1)
Hurtle through the rocky walls of the Waiau Gorge near Hanmer Springs, with high-speed turns and spins in a dramatic alpine river setting.

Kaikoura Jet Boat Tours (1)
Combine Kaikōura's mountain and coastal scenery with a thrilling jet boat ride, skimming shallow river waters beneath the snowy Seaward Kaikōura Range.

Lake Rotoiti Jet Boat Tours (1)
Speed across Lake Rotoiti to secluded hot pools on its shore, reachable only by water, for a relaxing soak between bursts of jet boat action.

Queenstown Jet Boat Tours (13)
Feel the rush of Queenstown's famous jet boats, roaring through narrow canyons and wide braided rivers, with heart-stopping spins and rock walls inches away.

Rotorua Jet Boat Tours (1)
Combine geothermal scenery with high-speed thrills on Rotorua's lakes and rivers, with steaming shorelines, spins and fast runs across open water.

Taupo Jet Boat Tours (2)
Race up the Waikato River to the foot of Huka Falls, feeling the spray and power of the rushing water before heading back downstream.

Te Anau Jet Boat Tours (3)
Explore Fiordland's rivers and lakes by jet boat from Te Anau, gliding past beech forest and mountain scenery into remote wilderness.

Wanaka Jet Boat Tours (4)
Jet boat through Wānaka's glacial rivers and lakes, skimming over clear blue water beneath the peaks of Mount Aspiring National Park.