Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Immerse yourself in an authentic New Zealand adventure as you journey deep into the heart of world-renowned Mt Aspiring National Park, a truly unique and untouched world. This is not just a jet boat ride, but a combination of activities designed to connect you with the real New Zealand. Experience 2 hours of breath-taking scenery and wilderness jet boating on braided, glacier-red rivers in this UNESCO World Heritage Area. Our experienced guides add a personal touch with stories about the history, the Greenstone trail and Māori legends from our own Ngai Tahu ancestors. An unmissable journey through spectacular scenery where mythology, heritage & fantasy meet reality. Where else can you pack so much into a half day of adventure and exploration?
Inclusions
What's included
- Comfortable Return transport from Queenstown (selected departures)
- Safety briefing and all required safety equipment, including life jackets
- Guided interpretation of the region’s wildlife, landscape, and Māori heritage
- Wilderness Jet boat ride on the Dart River through Mt Aspiring National Park
- Spray jackets for comfort on the water
- Professional and knowledgeable local guide providing commentary
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 606 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Fantastic experience
Amazing time! Nikki was a fantastic boat driver! Highly recommend to anyone exploring the South Island
5Thrilling afternoon of spins and spectacular scenery.
An amazing adventure experience in Queenstown. The drive to Glenorchy is beautiful but the trip up the Dart River was just wow. Terrific afternoon out, Benn our driver was amazing and yes you do go fast, you do do spins and we did get out of the boat for some photos. Oh and you get a tad wet. A 10/10 afternoon, can’t wait to do it all again.
5Amazing experience
We had an amazing experience doing the Dart River Jet Boat wilderness experience. Our guide, Benn, was super friendly and very knowledgable. The whole family love this experience. Highly recommended.
5Dart River tour
A fabulous experience. All staff friendly and helpful. Guide was fabulous and knowledgeable. Beautiful views mixed with some fun. Highly recommended. Glenorchy a lovely town to visit.
5You Must Book The Dart River Adventure
Our Dart River adventure with Josh as our driver was an absolute highlight of our trip. The drive into Glenorchy and the Dart River itself it one of the most beautiful locations I've ever seen. We chose this over the Shotover Jet because of both the location and the fact that we were able to stop and explore the area and take in the scenery with the longer ride, whilst still experiencing the thrill of the jetboat. This tour felt more personally tailored than the Shotover and didn't cost us too much more as a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids). 10/10 would recommend!
5Breathtaking
Fantastic! Loved it. The experience matched the breathtaking views, thanks to Benn, who was fantastic! Highly recommended!!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If you choose to self-drive to Glenorchy, please check-in at the Dart River base in Glenorchy 15 minutes prior to your selected trip time.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Dart River Adventures
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and wear a warm outer layer (Extra layers on colder days)
- Minimum child age 3 years old and minimum height of 3’3.5’’(1 meter) applies irrespective of child’s age
- Life jackets are mandatory and supplied along with optional spray jackets
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable, supportive close-toed shoes
How it compares in Queenstown
- Its from-price is 13% below the median of the 432 experiences we list in Queenstown.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 432.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Queenstown
Queenstown, on Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand's South Island, is a mountain town beneath the Remarkables, set among gold-rush hills and vineyards.
Queenstown sits on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, a long, deep lake shaped like a lightning bolt, with the jagged Remarkables mountains rising across the water. It began as a gold-rush camp in the 1860s on the Shotover and Arrow rivers, and the lakefront, with its small streets, preserves a few stone buildings from that time. A gondola climbs Bob's Peak for the view over the lake.
Top-ranked sights in Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu, Kawarau River, Queenstown Gardens.
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