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Drive your own jet boat across the sparkling waters of Lake Wakatipu for a one-of-a-kind Queenstown adventure packed with speed, scenery, and adrenaline.

Drive your own jet boat across the sparkling waters of Lake Wakatipu for a one-of-a-kind Queenstown adventure packed with speed, scenery, and adrenaline.

Highlights

  • Take the wheel and drive your own high-powered jet boat
  • Receive expert instruction and guidance from experienced jet boat professionals
  • Take the wheel and complete your own Hamilton Spin! - a 180-degree high speed maneuver
  • No previous jet boating experience required – full training provided

Take the controls and experience the excitement of driving your own jet boat on the iconic Lake Wakatipu. Combining breathtaking alpine scenery with high-speed fun, this unique Queenstown adventure puts you in the captain's seat for an unforgettable experience.

After a comprehensive safety briefing and instruction session from the experienced team, you'll head out onto the lake and take turns behind the wheel of a specially designed jet boat. With expert guidance throughout, you'll learn the basics of handling the boat before enjoying the thrill of accelerating across the crystal-clear waters.

Surrounded by the dramatic peaks of The Remarkables and Queenstown's spectacular mountain landscape, you'll experience a side of the region that few visitors get to see. Whether you're a first-time driver or simply looking for a unique way to enjoy Lake Wakatipu, this adventure delivers the perfect mix of excitement, scenery, and fun.

No previous boating experience is required, and all safety equipment is provided. Perfect for couples, families, friends, and thrill-seekers looking for a truly memorable Queenstown experience.

Adult $159.00
Passenger $49.00

What's included

  • Up to 1 hour on the water
  • unique views from lake level whilst we blast across the glacial-fed waters of Lake Wakatipu
  • Life jackets & full safety briefing

Duration

  • 15 minutes per driver

Location

  • 88 Beach Street
  • Queenstown 9300
  • New Zealand

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please note the actual driving time per person is 15 minutes.

Available Bookings from 21 Jul to 3 Aug 2026

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cass08 from New Zealand wrote on 13 July 2026

Amazing Experience

Had the best time Andre is is absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend giving Udrive ago to all visitors to Queenstown.

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You two girls were a Blast ! And had a Blast ! Came with the can do attitude, and that's what the team loves at U DRIVE JETBOATS, makes it so much fun.... Awesome spins laid down by these kiwi girls. Cheers Andre

John Nelson from New Zealand wrote on 01 July 2026

Fantastic experience!

What a unique thing to do, our guide was relaxed, we had great fun. Good value for money.

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Cheers John, thanks for your feed back mate! Glade you guys enjoyed UDRIVE JETBOATS so much... apperantly you put the beast through a couple awesome turns.

ruqaiyahh from New Zealand wrote on 30 June 2026

Awesome

Fun activity compared to the traditional jet boat rides and it was awesome being taught how to do 360 spins yourself

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From U-Drive Jet Boat - Jet Boat Driving Experience

And this is why we have gone to so much trouble to get our vessel in the hands of others ! so YOU can experience this amazing one of a kind Jet Boat that nobody else offers in New Zealand or even the World, To actually be able to preform a controlled Hamilton Jet Spin! Just like the Pro's. In this beautiful place Queenstown ,So we thank you for the feed back .

Bradley Stillwell from New Zealand wrote on 29 June 2026

Top blokes

Top blokes looked after my partner as I was sore as hell then dropped us off to our vehicle Forever grateful

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It's a shame you couldn't go on the ride Bradley, But your partner knows how to spin that jet boat like the pro's now Brother ! and the kids had massive grins.. Rest up my man pleasure meeting your family. Cheers Andre And Nigel.

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