Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience | La Vacanza Travel

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Otago, Queenstown
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  • 4 hours
  • Queenstown
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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?

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

Stop At:

• Dart River Adventures, 45 Mull Street, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand
• Glenorchy, Glenorchy, Otago Region, South Island
• Mount Aspiring National Park, Ballantyne Rd, Wanaka New Zealand
• Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, Mount Creighton New Zealand

Inclusions
  • Use of Life-Jackets (Mandatory) and optional spray jackets
  • Round trip transport from Queenstown (selected departures)
  • Jet boat ride
  • Professional Guide

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • 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
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Life jackets are mandatory and supplied along with optional spray jackets
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable, supportive close-toed shoes
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Dart River Adventures, 45 Mull Street, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
If you select a trip with return transport from Queenstown, please check-in with the team inside the Station Building in Queenstown 1 hour 15 minutes prior to your selected trip time.


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

Bernard_B

27 Mar, 2024

The scenery and the 360. The driver was super nice but it was not exilerating! White water rafting beats in hands down. Plus the boats are very old

jeffb

24 Mar, 2024

Our guide was awesome very friendly and knowledgeable. Alkasy kept us informed on what was happening

D6846FHstevenh

21 Mar, 2024

Been on his now twice. Once in 2019 and again this year. Due to a major landslide we could not complete the entire Dart river upstream. Our driver John was great in making the shorten ride enjoyable and informative. It was a bit different in 19 with a bus ride back to base and a couple of stops sightseeing. I missed this ride back and hope they incorporate it in again later down the track.

jjo

20 Mar, 2024

We aren't big fans of speeding around in noisy vehicles, and took this trip primarily for the chance to get into Mt. Aspiring National Park. The scenery lived up to our hopes, and I have to admit, the boat stuff was kinda fun. But mainly this was the chance to view some beautiful mountains that would otherwise be hard to see. The boats, the guides, and all aspects of the operation were very well done.

gailrB3716RU

18 Mar, 2024

We had a fun time with Dart River Adventures. We rode a bus (45 minute trip) from downtown Queenstown to Glenorchy where we boarded the jet boat. From there we traveled up the Dart River through Mt Aspiring National Park. Our driver would signal when he would do a 360 turn so you could brace. We were in less than 4 inches deep water sometimes and you could hear the rocks scraping the bottom. Beautiful scenery along the braided river.

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