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Jet Boating

NZ Was Built for This

Jet boating in New Zealand just makes sense. The rivers are fast, narrow, and dramatic, and the boats are designed to work right at the edge of them. Queenstown is the obvious starting point for most people, and fair enough. The canyons are genuinely wild. The RANKERS promo code gets you a discount on jet boating through the Shotover and Skippers canyons if you're heading that way.

The Wilderness Options Are Where It Gets Interesting

If you want something less theme-park and more backcountry, the Wanaka region has a couple of standout wilderness jet boat trips. My pick between the two is Wanaka River Journeys for the value, and the RANKERS code knocks 10% off on top. Then there's the Siberia Experience up near Makarora, which bundles a scenic flight, a two-hour walk through seriously isolated country, and a jet boat back out. Less people do it because not many have heard of it, which is exactly why it's good.

Worth Knowing

Taupo is another strong option, especially for the Huka Falls run, where you get the full force of the river right in your face. If you're on the West Coast, Ultimate Descents runs jet boating alongside their rafting operation, which is handy if you want to mix it up.

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South IslandNelson Region

5 36 reviews

High speed thrills

South IslandQueenstown Region

4.9 65 reviews

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

4.9 7 reviews

North IslandRotorua Region

4.8 65 reviews

South IslandWest Coast

4.8 5 reviews

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

4.8 206 reviews

North IslandRotorua Region

4.8 8 reviews

South IslandSouthland

4.8 5 reviews

North IslandTaupo Region

4.7 81 reviews

Hukafalls Jet is the only jet boat company permitted to take you right to the base of the mighty Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most visited natural...

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South IslandWanaka Region

4.7 5 reviews

South IslandCanterbury

4.6 2 reviews

South IslandWanaka Region

Siberia Experience

Fly-Walk-Jetboat

4.5 13 reviews

4 hours of unique New Zealand wilderness adventure in Mt Aspiring World Heritage National Park. The original & still the best!

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South IslandFiordland

4.5 5 reviews

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

4.5 18 reviews

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South IslandSouthland

4.5 1 review

South IslandCanterbury

4.4 12 reviews

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South IslandQueenstown Region

4.4 7 reviews

South IslandCanterbury

4.4 2 reviews

North IslandTaupo Region

4.3 32 reviews

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South IslandWest Coast

4.3 7 reviews

South IslandQueenstown Region

4.3 269 reviews

World famous as the ultimate jet boat experience, Shotover Jet has thrilled over 3 million people since 1965, and now it’s your turn! 

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Dart River Jet Safaris

Wilderness Safari

4.2 19 reviews

New Zealand's Most Sensational Journey

South IslandWanaka Region

4.2 5 reviews

North IslandManawatu - Wanganui

4.1 4 reviews

South IslandWanaka Region

4.1 8 reviews

South IslandCanterbury

4 3 reviews

North IslandNorthland

3.9 16 reviews

South IslandWanaka Region

3.8 1 review

South IslandQueenstown Region

3.8 65 reviews

TAKE ON THE MIGHTY KAWARAU & SHOTOVER RIVERS

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North IslandRotorua Region

3.8 3 reviews