1-Hour Jet Boat Adventure Queenstown with Music
Overview
xperience Queenstown differently with Thunder Jet – the only Queenstown jet boat with music on board, combining high-speed adventure with our very own soundtrack, 360° spins, spectacular scenery and personalised local commentary.
Choose a 30-minute jet boat ride or go further on our 60-minute adventure, travelling a 47km round trip and venturing deep into the Kawarau River’s untouched wilderness and historic gold-mining areas. Thunder Jet’s 60-minute trip travels further down the Kawarau River than any other Queenstown jet boat experience.
Reach exhilarating speeds of up to 95km/h as you skim across the water and experience the landscapes surrounding Queenstown from a completely different perspective.
Perfect for families, couples, groups and adventure seekers of all ages, Thunder Jet delivers a uniquely Queenstown experience with more river, more adventure and music all the way.
What's Included
- Please check in at our booking kiosk no less than 15-minutes prior to your scheduled trip time.
- Full 360 degree spins on the jet boat
- 1 hour jet boat ride
- Life jackets supplied
- Informative commentary and local stories of the history of the river
- Driver/ guide
Meeting Location
88 Beach Street
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The only Queenstown jet boat with music on board!
Our 60-minute Queenstown jet boat ride combines high-speed thrills, iconic 360-degree spins, breathtaking scenery, personalised commentary and our very own onboard soundtrack.
Travel the furthest distance – a 47km round trip – from central Queenstown into the untouched wilderness of the historic Kawarau River, accessing exclusive and remote areas while skimming the water’s edge at exhilarating speeds of up to 90km/h.
Perfect for families, couples, groups, first-time visitors and adventure seekers of all ages, it’s an unforgettable way to experience Queenstown’s spectacular scenery while enjoying a true Kiwi adventure.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on 1-Hour Jet Boat Adventure Queenstown with Music?
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Activity code: C-5568423P3
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Average 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 13 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Please check in at our booking kiosk no less than 15-minutes prior to your scheduled trip time.
- Full 360 degree spins on the jet boat.
- 1 hour jet boat ride.
- Life jackets supplied.
- Informative commentary and local stories of the history of the river.
- Driver/ guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 1-Hour Jet Boat Adventure Queenstown with Music is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 1-Hour Jet Boat Adventure Queenstown with Music will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Please check in at our booking kiosk no less than 15-minutes prior to your scheduled trip time.
- Full 360 degree spins on the jet boat
- 1 hour jet boat ride
- Life jackets supplied
- Informative commentary and local stories of the history of the river
- Driver/ guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
