Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience
Description
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?
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Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(596)
Great experience from start to finish. Incredible views and unbelievable jet boat ride. A must do.
Kia ora, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience from start to finish and enjoyed the incredible scenery and exhilarating jet boat ride. It’s fantastic to hear you’d recommend the experience as a must-do! We hope to welcome you back to the Dart River again in the future. Ngā mihi nui, The Dart River Team
A fantastic day out!!! So much better than the other jet boat trips around. The scenery is phenomenal, the driver Toby was patient, kind and super knowledgable. We loved every minute of it!!! A must do activity!!
Kia Ora Travel40981056439, Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic day with us and that it was a highlight of your time in the area. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the incredible scenery, and we'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Toby. He'll be delighted to hear that his patience, knowledge, and friendly nature helped make your experience so memorable. Thank you again for recommending us. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure on the Dart River someday! Ngā mihi, The Dart River Adventures Team.
The communication with Dart river adventures was great. The trip was fantastic. We were well looked after and entertained and informed of the area on the trip. I would rate this trip as best value for money in the area. It starts in the lake, heads up through braided river channels into the gorge. A great variety of experiences and scenery and Andy was great.
Kia Ora Go05603445686, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a fantastic time and that our team kept you well looked after throughout the experience. It's great to know you enjoyed the variety of scenery, from the lake and braided river channels through to the valley, and that Andy helped make your trip so memorable with his knowledge and enthusiasm. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure with us in the future! Ngā mihi, The Dart River Adventures Team.
We had a fantastic trip with family in July. Very refreshing and exhilarating. It was freezing so dress up. Great driver with lots of knowledge. Be aware if you book on Tripadvisor, price is in USD.
Kia Ora topfox51, Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We're so pleased to hear you and your family had such a refreshing and exhilarating winter adventure. It’s great to know your driver’s knowledge helped make the experience even more enjoyable. We really appreciate you sharing the helpful tip about Tripadvisor pricing, too. Thanks again for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Ngā mihi, The Dart River Adventures Team
We all really enjoyed our trip. The scenery was magnificent and it was the most perfect clear winters day. Josh was our driver and he was funny but also informative about the history of the area. We will be back to do it again on our next trip. Much better value and better views than other jet boats in the area
Kia Ora 21101984, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable day with us. A clear winter's day on the Dart River really is something special, and we're so pleased you were able to experience the incredible scenery at its best. It's great to hear that Josh helped make your journey even more memorable with his humour and knowledge of the area's history. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. Thank you also for your lovely comments about the value of the experience and the spectacular views. It means a lot to know you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure on your next visit to Queenstown! Ngā mihi, The Dart River Adventures Team.
Middle of winter, well prepped but no fuss which we appreciated. Great driver, very informative.
Kia ora Rhiannon, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear you had a fun experience with us. It's great to know you appreciated our winter preparation without any unnecessary fuss, and that your driver made the trip both informative and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in every season! Ngā mihi, The Dart River Team
Superb host driver so much info and fun. It would be good if the way onto and off the boat was easier with a hand rail or post to hold onto apart from the host. A really great trip out.
Kia Ora A2980KEhelenc, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great trip and that your driver made the experience both informative and fun. We also appreciate your feedback regarding boarding and disembarking the boat. Guest comfort and safety are very important to us, and we'll be sure to pass your suggestion about additional handrails or support posts on to our operations team for consideration. We're glad you enjoyed your time with us and hope to welcome you back again soon! Ngā mihi, The Dart River Adventures Team.
I was overwhelmed by how welcomed I was by the staff and the friendly vibe they gave off they made every customer interaction a pleasure and is only over shadowed by their actual 2-hour Jet boat Safari up the dart river which was visually stunning and my jet boat driver Josh was the star of the show safely taking us up and down the river and entertaining us the whole journey.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's wonderful to hear that our team helped create such a positive atmosphere throughout your visit. Providing a friendly and enjoyable experience is something we take great pride in, so your feedback means a lot. We'll be sure to pass your comments on to Josh, who will be delighted to hear he made such a lasting impression. We appreciate you choosing Dart River Adventures and hope to welcome you back for another trip down the river in the future! Ngā mihi, The Dart River Team
What a great day out. A bus ride from Queenstown to Glenorchy to meet up with our tour guides for the best day of adventure and beautiful scenery. First up was the jetboat ride and it was fantastic, lots of spins too. We canoed for a while and stopped for a lovely lunch at Rockburn Chasm and what a surprise that was. The water is crystal clear and so blue, it was stunning. More canoeing after lunch and to meet our bus for the return to Glenorchy and then Queenstown. We had an amazing day. Don’t hesitate to book through Dart River Adventures they are fantastic. Special mention to Anna and Ross who looked after us all day.
Kia Ora lisarY8158RC, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear you had such an amazing day exploring the valley with us. From the jet boat spins to paddling through the stunning scenery and visiting Rockburn Chasm, it sounds like you experienced the very best of the Dart River wilderness. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Ana and Ross, who will be thrilled to hear they helped make your adventure so memorable. Thank you as well for recommending us to future travellers. Ngā mihi, The Dart River Adventures Team.
Driver Nikki was expert,funny & knowledgeable. She gave remarkable insights into Ngai Tahu's history in the area. 10/10
Kia ora, Thank you for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you found the trip such great value and that Nikki helped make your experience so memorable. Her knowledge, humour, and passion for sharing the history of the area and Ngāi Tahu culture truly make every journey special. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words and 10/10 on to Nikki! Ngā mihi, The Dart River Team
