Choose to experience 25 or 60 minutes of exhilarating adventure starting right in the heart of Queenstown’s town centre. Meet your driver and your chosen vessel for an adrenaline rush like no other.
Go Orange offers you an electric ride. Filled with speed, thrills and even more of those famous 360 degree spins. Hold on as we race faster than ever before down Lake Wakatipu. We will get you up close and personal with the lakes edge, skimming past trees and any obstacles in our way and be sure to hold on to your hats as we navigate under not one, but two bridges at speed.
Our experience is champion in the jet boat game and we can’t wait to give you the ride of your life.
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Go Orange Kiosk, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown
You can’t miss us, we are the ones surrounded by Orange flags. If you have booked a seat on the Go Orange Jet Boat please arrive 15 minutes before departure so we can give you all the gear you need for your trip
Please bring sensible clothing and footwear. You are more than welcome to wear your sunglasses, hats and other accessories should they be securely fastened to your body – if they fly off, we can’t pick them up. Don’t forget to bring your camera, Go Pro’s and video devices. Selfie sticks are also welcome! We want to see your adventure!
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We had such a fantastic time out on the jet boat. The staff were friendly and professional from the very beginning and our driver, Dani, was fantastic with great local knowledge as well as clearly being a fantastic driver of the boat! Would definitely recommend as it’s so much fun
I had so much fun on the jet boat from start to finish! Crazy speeds, 360° spins, beautiful views and great staff! Special thanks to our driver Chris for being such a legend and to Elliot for his friendly welcome! I will definitely be back!
It was raining when we visited but didn’t let that stop us doing activities!
We chose the 25min tour, it was great fun and I am normally anxious on rough seas but not on this.
We did quite a few 360’s and a tour of the area as well. Got a bit wet but nothing too bad.
The teens loved it. Definitely a must when visiting Queenstown.
Did the 25 minutes ride which is fine to experience a jet boat but doesn’t go into any river gorge if that’s what you want. Absolutely loved it and would do it again in a heartbeat! Waterproof covers provided and all easily arranged and organised. Full on fun!
We did the 25 minute jet boat ride and it was amazing. Our guide Josh was excellent and really enjoyed the little details he added during the ride as well as the local information he provided. This was a great warm up to see if you can handle the hour jet boat ride. Highly recommend doing this and if you go during winter time to bring gloves!
Exceptional service! We got the days mixed up for our booking and they happily let us go the day after. Dannie who took us out was great! Thank you Go Orange :)
We loved this ride. It was a beautiful crisp day and so pretty. The staff at the kiosk where just lovely and very helpful when we wanted to change to an earlier time. The driver was very friendly. I would do this again in a heartbeat. Thank you. :)
Beautiful scenery. The staff at the kiosk and the man in charge of the boat were very friendly and professional. Kiosk is in central Queenstown so very easy to find. Highly recommend.
Easy location down on the wharf.
Our driver was great. Felt safe and secure.
Exhilarating and fun!
Lots of beautiful views and you feel like you could almost take off!
We were looking at other jet boats and just couldn’t justify spending such high prices and were so happy with our go experience!!!
I could have easily done the 1hr!
I wasn’t totally keen to do this but decided to be a good wife and went along with a smile. It was super fun! A gorgeous sunny day- got a bit wet but only because of the turns! It was a blast and Tom, our driver was great! A gorgeous river fun and totally worth it!
We did the Jet Boat experience for an hour. It was great fun. Do yourself a favour and go. Super safe, super fun, lots of laughter and beautiful scenery. Could not recommend enough.
A great ride in windy conditions on lake Wakatipu and the river Kawarau. It could not have been better and more exciting Daniel the driver was excellent and we had a series of 360 high speed spins longside the 90 kph speeds. Well worth the monies spent.
I did the 25min boat ride yesterday and it was really cool! Fun, nice scenery and a super cool driver (Sam was awesome!!!). I highly recommend it for family who don't want something too scary but still fun and not too long!
The trip up the lake was really cool and the spins were fun as well. The staff were pleasant and fun to deal with.
Our first time on a jetboat was an awesome experience! Our skipper, Levi was great. He went through the safety instructions before we took off. He was funny and gave a hell of a ride with spins and turns that made the experience really memorable.
Fab way to see the outskirts of Queenstown via Lake Wakatipu and Shotover river and an area you would otherwise not see. Excellent mix of fun but also time to admire the beauty of the area. Very trusting and skilled driver :) must do in Queenstown!
I have never been on a boat like this before what can I say wow!! What a great adventure, the staff very helpful the driver of the boat very funny and made the whole trip fun. The boat was clean and well-maintained.
My partner and I went on a jetbot ride the past weekened and we loved it! If you're here in Queenstown for a couple of days and are looking for an activity to do but you're on a low budget, jet boat riding is totally reccommendable! It's affordable, fun and you get to see a bit more of Queenstown in a way that is otherwise inaccessible.
Harley was our driver asnd guide and he was amazing! He made us spin but checked on us everytime, he gave us interesting information about the area and was overall lovely.
Thanks Go Orange and Harley for the ride, it was great fun!
Now we know Why People say that you have not been in New Zealand unless you have tried a jet boat. It was a Fun ride and great on a sunni Day. Our driver was Levi and he was great Fun!
In case you haven't found the information you were looking for, we've put together some of the most common questions our customers ask about our trips. If you need more specific answers, please contact us directly.
Why should I choose Go Orange Jet Boat?
Apart from the fact that we are awesome, our Jet boats travel further and cheaper than any other Jet Boat in Queenstown. Covering 44Km down the Kawarau River giving you that real wilderness experience. We offer a trip packed with famous 360 degree spins and navigate under not one, but two bridges. Our drivers are also pretty epic, spinning quality yarns and playing the best tunes.
Is Jet Boating an inclusive experience?
Yes! We are affiliated with Makingtrax, an advocate for inclusive tourism. Please contact us directly to discuss your specific needs and how we can make the trip inclusive for you. Check out Makingtrax
How old do you have to be to ride with Go Orange Jet Boat?
There are no age limits, however we are unable to take children under 13kg.
What are your weight restrictions?
You just need to be over 13kg. There are no upper weight limits.
Will I get wet?
It is not our intention to get you wet however we can’t control the weather and sometimes our spins can get a little powerful. Meaning you may experience a light spray of water but that’s why we give you spray jackets.
Can I take my camera?
Of course! The Jet Boats travel at high speed and take you to some epic photo spots. Just keep it covered when we spin, we wouldn’t want it getting wet. Go Pro’s and selfie sticks are also welcome, just hold on during those spins.
Can I take my bag?
Unless you require your bag on the boat for medical reasons we suggest you leave it with us on land. We have lockers that we can store your belongings in until you return from your experience.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes. Jet Boating is an excellent family activity to be enjoyed by all. Bring your kids, they will love it!
Will I get seasick on the Jet Boat?
Hopefully you won’t. Our Jet Boats travel at speed and we throw in a few 360-degree spins, however if you’re feeling a little queasy just let the driver know.
Can I ride on the Jet Boat if I am pregnant?
We don’t suggest you Jet Boat if you are pregnant, sorry!
Can all abilities enjoy a Go Orange experience?
We will accommodate your party as best we can across all experiences. Please contact us directly so we can discuss your needs and accommodate all members of your party. See inclusive details at www.makingtrax.co.nz
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