Dart River 2-Hour Jet Boat and Wilderness Tour
Queenstown
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Queenstown
Embark on a jet boat adventure through the braided Dart River, where expert guides navigate past glacial valleys, mountains, and untamed wilderness.
Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.
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Your adventure begins in Glenorchy, where you’ll board a sleek jet boat and set off down the braided Dart River, one of the last truly wild rivers in New Zealand. The rush kicks in immediately as your expert driver masterfully navigates the shallow waters, weaving between ever-shifting channels and pulling off thrilling spins. This is your front-row seat to Mount Aspiring National Park’s untouched beauty. Towering peaks rise dramatically around you, their jagged summits dusted with snow, while ancient beech forests hug the shoreline. Keep an eye out for the rare whio, New Zealand’s blue duck, bobbing in the current. These little guys are the river’s true daredevils.
As the boat carves through the glacier-fed waters, your guide brings the landscape to life with stories of Māori explorers who once journeyed through these valleys in search of pounamu (greenstone). You’ll pass hidden corners of the wilderness that have graced the big screen, from The Lord of the Rings to The Chronicles of Narnia. After an exhilarating ride, enjoy a scenic return journey made seamless if you’ve opted for the round-trip transfers to Queenstown. As the adventure winds down, you’ll take with you windswept hair and a newfound appreciation for this wild, remote paradise.