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Dart River Jet Boat Ride and Wilderness Tour from Queenstown
Recommended for your Queenstown trip
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
5 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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Overview
A jet-boat ride, a guided nature walk and a backcountry off-road tour are the highlights of this Dart River wilderness safari from Glenorchy. During this full-day tour with a naturalist guide, venture into Glenorchy, gateway to the World Heritage–listed Mt Aspiring National Park. Surrounded by awe-inspiring peaks and hidden valleys, you’ll twist and turn down the glacier-fed Dart River. Finish with a leisurely walk through an ancient forest to learn about the wildlife and the area’s original Maori inhabitants.
- Enjoy an exhilarating jet-boat ride on the Dart River
- Admire the beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mt Aspiring National Park on a guided nature walk
- Enjoy a guided forest walk and a back-country bus tour
- Learn about unique vegetation and wildlife with your expert naturalist guide
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Start your Dart River wilderness safari with hotel pickup. Hear enlightening commentary on the vivid landscapes as your guide provides commentary during the 28-mile (45-km) journey to Glenorchy, a township situated on the edge of UNESCO-listed Mt Aspiring National Park. This area of exceptional natural beauty has been featured in films such as The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
From Glenorchy, set out on a thrilling jet-boat ride down the Dart River. Hold on tight as the boat turns and spins at high speed. Your driver expertly maneuvers the jet boat through shallow channels and points out natural landmarks along the glacier-fed braided river system.
Back on firm ground, take a leisurely walk through an ancient forest. Your naturalist guide highlights the area’s native flora and fauna while sharing captivating stories of the region’s indigenous Maori inhabitants and early pioneers.
Afterward, travel along a backcountry route for an off-road adventure through more of New Zealand’s jaw-dropping South Island scenery, followed by a relaxing drive back to town.
From Glenorchy, set out on a thrilling jet-boat ride down the Dart River. Hold on tight as the boat turns and spins at high speed. Your driver expertly maneuvers the jet boat through shallow channels and points out natural landmarks along the glacier-fed braided river system.
Back on firm ground, take a leisurely walk through an ancient forest. Your naturalist guide highlights the area’s native flora and fauna while sharing captivating stories of the region’s indigenous Maori inhabitants and early pioneers.
Afterward, travel along a backcountry route for an off-road adventure through more of New Zealand’s jaw-dropping South Island scenery, followed by a relaxing drive back to town.
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Product code: 5627WILDERNESS
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