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Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

By Dart River Adventures
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$368 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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?

Activity location

  • Dart River
    • Otago Region, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dart River Adventures
    • 45 Mull Street
    • 9372, Glenorchy, Otago, New Zealand

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Wilderness Jet from Glenorchy
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours
Self-drive to Glenorchy: Please check-in at the Glenorchy base 15 minutes prior to your booking time (45 Mull Street, Glenorchy)

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$368.21 x 1 AdultNZ$368.21
Total
Price is NZ$368.21
Until Tue, 4 Nov
Wilderness Jet from Queenstown
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours
Including Return Transport: IMPORTANT: Return transport, check-in inside the Station Building, Queenstown, 1 hour 15 minutes prior to your booking time.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00 pm
Price details
NZ$368.21 x 1 AdultNZ$368.21
Total
Price is NZ$368.21
Until Tue, 4 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Jet boat ride
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round trip transport from Queenstown (selected departures)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of Life-Jackets (Mandatory) and optional spray jackets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers 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 metre) 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

Activity itinerary

Journey deep into the heart of world-renowned Mt Aspiring National Park, where myth, heritage and fantasy come to life. The ultimate, original half day Wilderness Jet boat adventure takes you on an unforgettable journey along the braided, glacier-fed Dart River. Experience the unique combination of breath-taking scenery and an exhilarating ride as we take you deep into Mt Aspiring National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Area. 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? Your trip: 2 hours of wilderness jet boating and spectacular scenery across the braided, glacier-fed Dart River Learn about flora, fauna & history of the land Learn about the Pounamu (Greenstone) that made the Dart River a key trading route for our Ngāi Tahu ancestors, the early Maori of the area Hear tales of rich farms carved from the rugged landscape by early settlers

Location

Activity location

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    Dart River
    • Otago Region, Otago Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Dart River Adventures
    • 45 Mull Street
    • 9372, Glenorchy, Otago, New Zealand

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