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.
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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(590)
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
It was a beautiful day for the tour and the views of the mountains was spectacular
Kia Ora cbX5417ZU, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed a beautiful day out on the river, it’s hard to beat those magical mountain views when the weather turns it on. Great to know your driver helped make the experience even more memorable as well. We really appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to see you again for another adventure in the future. Ngā mihi, The Dart River Adventures Team.
An excellent fast paced jet boat ride. The guide (Nicky) was very well informed.
Kia Ora Giselecdn, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fun-filled, fast-paced experience out on the river. It’s great to know Nikki’s knowledge and guiding helped make the trip even more enjoyable, we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back again for another adventure soon! Ngā mihi, The Dart River Adventures Team.
This was such a fun day! The bus ride from Queenstown was 1 hour on a clean bus with a nice and knowledgeable driver. The safety briefing and explanation was straight forward and accurate. The dart boat was SOO fun!! I could've done that all day. Ed was a great driver. But the canoe experience was phenomenal. We had such a good time with our guide Alex who made us feel safe and we had a blast. Lunch was tasty in a beautiful scenic location. All in all i'd totally recommend!
Kia ora, Thank you so much for sharing such a fantastic review. We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun day and that everything from the coach transfer through to the jet boating and Funyaks experience lived up to expectations. It’s great to know the safety briefing was clear, the transport comfortable, and that you had such a memorable time on the river. We’ll also be sure to pass your kind words on to Ed and Alex — they’ll really appreciate the shout-out! Sounds like a perfect day out in the Dart River Valley, and we’re so glad you’d recommend it. We’d love to welcome you back again for another adventure in the future. Ngā mihi, The Dart River Team
Great trip highly recommend . Good driver interesting history of area .
Kia Ora Susie, Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the trip and the history shared by the driver, we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on. Ngā mihi, The Dart River Team
Amazing! Not to be missed when in the area.
Kia Ora, Thank you for the amazing review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience and really appreciate the recommendation, it means a lot. Ngā mihi, The Dart River Team
We had a fantastic time on the Wilderness Experience excursion. Our group went on a speed boat (Shot-over Jet) and trekked up the Dart River. The spectacular views were in abundance and the thrill seekers were delighted. I would definitely recommend this activity for people who are interested in exploring the wilderness.
Kia ora, Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased to hear you had a fantastic time on the Wilderness Experience excursion and enjoyed both the Jet Boat experience and the walk up the Dart River. It’s great to know the scenery and thrill were highlights for your group. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Ngā mihi, The Dart River Team
