Dart River Jet Boat Ride and 4WD Wilderness Safari from Queenstown

Journey deep into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mt Aspiring National Park on this wilderness adventure from Queenstown. On this 6-hour tour, combine the thrill of an exhilarating jet-boat ride down the Dart River with a guided forest walk and a back-country 4WD safari. Surrounded by awe-inspiring peaks and mysterious hidden valleys, this is an area of exceptional natural beauty. Your expert guide will bring to life the variety of landscapes, vegetation and wildlife within this unique area, as well as captivating stories of the original Maori people and the region’s early pioneers.

After hotel pickup in Queenstown, travel to the township of Glenorchy, located on the edge of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mt Aspiring National Park. This 28-mile (45-km) journey will show you some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery – the region is so beautiful it has been used as the setting for many feature films including The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Your guide will point out some of these locations along the way.

From Glenorchy, embark on a jet-boat ride down the Dart River. Enjoy thrilling jet spins as you navigate the ever-changing shallow channels of this glacier-fed, braided river system, and listen as your expert boat driver highlight points of interest that give this area its unique natural and cultural importance.

Next, discover the surrounding vegetation and spot wildlife on a leisurely walk through an ancient forest with your naturalist guide, who will share intimate knowledge of the area.

Then, travel along a back-country route aboard a 4WD vehicle and enjoy a fun off-road adventure! Learn more about this fascinating area and stop to view some of New Zealand’s most epic scenery.

After your wilderness adventure, enjoy a relaxing drive back to Queenstown.

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Dart River jet boat

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7:40am or 11:40am

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Dart River Safari

Inclusions:

• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Dart River jet-boat ride
  
• Guided wilderness walk
• 4WD back-country tour
  
• Naturalist guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
  

Exclusions:

• Food and drinks

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Minimum child 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
• Guided walk requires moderate fitness. The walking track is mostly well-formed; some sections may be steep, rough or muddy

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