The experience for the fearless
F1 Super Boat rides on Lake Dunstan, Cromwell
The world's first 2-seater F1 powerboat ride open to the public, and the fastest speed boat ride in Central Otago. Strap into the passenger seat and hit over 160 km/h, with corners that pull up to 6G.
The ride
Not a jet boat. A race boat.
Most boat tours in Cromwell are a gentle cruise. This isn't one of them. F1 Super Boat NZ is the world's first 2-seater F1 powerboat ride that anyone can book, set among the mountains of Central Otago.
You sit in a custom-built carbon cockpit next to Anthony "Ants" Robertson, a multiple back-to-back NZ F1 powerboat champion. The APX 360 V8 throws you past 100 mph, and the boat grips through turns hard enough to feel like a fighter jet on water.
Pure adrenaline. You'll be talking about it for weeks.
How it works
Three steps to full throttle
Book your group
Send us your preferred date and group size (minimum 4 people). We'll confirm a time that suits the conditions.
Suit up
Meet us at the lake for a safety briefing. You'll get a helmet and life jacket, then you're strapped into the cockpit.
Hold on
Launch, accelerate past 160 km/h and feel the G-force through every turn. Then climb out grinning and swap with your mate.
Things to do in Cromwell
The boat trip Central Otago has been missing
Looking for things to do in Cromwell beyond the wineries and the Big Fruit? A speed boat ride on Lake Dunstan is the region's most intense 10 minutes. Same mountains and blue water as the scenic boat trips, at a lot more km/h.
An easy day trip from Queenstown and Wanaka. Cromwell is under an hour's drive from both, so you can pair your ride with a winery lunch or the Lake Dunstan Trail.
Built for groups. With bookings from just 4 riders, it's a standout for stag and hen parties, birthdays, and team building and corporate outings in Central Otago and Queenstown.
Price
- 10-minute passenger ride in a 2-seater F1 powerboat
- Safety briefing, helmet and life jacket
- Experienced pilot at the wheel
- Lake Dunstan, Cromwell, Central Otago
Groups of 4 or more. Bookings need at least 4 riders. Riders must be 12 or older, up to 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall and up to 115 kg. Each ride is 10 minutes, and we take around 6 riders an hour, so a group of 6 is all done in about an hour. That's perfect for birthdays, stag and hen dos, and corporate teams. Riding solo or as a couple? Get in touch and we'll let you know when we can add you to a group.
FAQ
Before you ride
How much does it cost?
$295 NZD per person, with a minimum booking of 4 riders.
Where is it?
On Lake Dunstan at Mount Pisa, Cromwell, in Central Otago. That's under an hour's drive from both Queenstown and Wanaka. We'll send exact meeting details when you book.
How fast does it go?
Over 160 km/h (100+ mph), powered by a Mercury APX 360 V8, with cornering forces of up to 6G.
Do I drive the boat?
No. You ride as a passenger in the 2-seater cockpit next to our pilot, Anthony "Ants" Robertson, a multiple back-to-back NZ F1 powerboat champion with 17 years of racing. All you have to do is hold on. Meet your pilot.
What if the weather's bad?
Rides depend on lake conditions. If we can't run safely, we'll work with you to reschedule.
I'm on my own or in a pair. Can I still ride?
Yes, get in touch. We'll let you know when there's a group you can join.
Is this a boat tour or a thrill ride?
A thrill ride. If you're after a relaxing scenic cruise, Lake Dunstan has those too. F1 Super Boat is the speed boat ride: an F1 race boat built for acceleration and G-force, not sightseeing.
Can I do it as a day trip from Queenstown or Wanaka?
Yes. Cromwell is under an hour's drive from both Queenstown and Wanaka, so the ride fits easily into a day out in Central Otago.
How long is the ride?
Each ride is 10 minutes on the water. We take around 6 riders an hour, so a group of 4 is done in about 40 minutes and a group of 6 in about an hour.
Are there age, height or weight limits?
Yes. For safety and to fit the cockpit, riders must be 12 or older, no taller than 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) and no heavier than 115 kg.
What should I wear?
Something comfortable. Shoes come off before you get into the boat.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
Yes. Vouchers are $295 per ride, you pay online, and we email the voucher to you. Each voucher is valid for 3 years from the date of purchase. Buy a gift voucher.
Book now
Ready to ride?
Tell us your date and group size and we'll get back to you to confirm. Or skip the form and give us a call.
- Phone / text021 412 673
- Emailf1superboat@gmail.com
- Location6b Rahoy Close, Mount Pisa, Cromwell 9383