Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

From $177.73 per person Lowest Price Guarantee

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You can select up to 9 travelers in total.

Adult (16-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 9

Child (5-15) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 9

Infant (3-4) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 9

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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Wilderness Jet from Queenstown

2 Adults x $208.92

$417.84

Approx Total

$417.84

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

Wilderness Jet from Glenorchy

2 Adults x $208.92

$417.84

Approx Total

$417.84

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)

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Jet boat ride
Round trip transport from Queenstown (selected departures)
Professional Guide
Use of Life-Jackets (Mandatory) and optional spray jackets

Food and drinks
Gratuities

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?

Pickup points

Pickup details

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. ... Read more ▼

Meeting points

If you choose to self-drive to Glenorchy, please check-in at the Dart River base in Glenorchy 15 minutes prior to your selected trip time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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

Additional Info

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

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Must do 100%

Published on Feb, 2025

John our captain was incredible I felt safe and the scenery was dramatic. Such a cool experience on the river

Thrilling, beautiful adventure. Do it!

Published on Feb, 2025

We turned up on spec and were able to join the afternoon trip. The staff were friendly and professional and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Andre was a brilliant guide with interesting facts about the area and a thrilling journey that was fast and exciting whilst always feeling safe.

Great river trip!

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a great time. The boat took us way up river and it was really cool going so fast over the shallow water. The scenery was spectacular and our guide was great! It was very helpful to have the bus pick us up and drop us off in town since the start of the trip is quite a ways out of town. I would definitely recommend this trip for anyone looking to get out on the river and experience nature at its best.

Incredible way to experience part of New Zealand.

Published on Feb, 2025

Great experience all around! The staff was very responsive to my online queries before the trip, including a refund for one member of my group, and were great once we got to the pick up point in Glenorchy (we did the self drive option). The boat driver (I don’t recall his name!) was very competent and attentive to the needs of the passengers while on the river. Some people were good with more spins and speed, others not so much, so he did a nice balancing act with the adventure stuff while also educating us on our surroundings. Pictures cannot fully capture the beauty and scale of the landscape, but seeing it from a boat on the river was a fun and memorable experience.

A must- do when in Queenstown

Published on Feb, 2025

A brilliant experience flying up the valley and finding places of real peace and beauty. Our pilot Daniel was great fun and clearly passionate for the area. Exciting and enervating. A must-do for Queenstown!

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