Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience: A Scenic Adventure in Mt Aspiring National Park

Embark on a thrilling jet boat ride through the stunning Mt Aspiring National Park. Immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery, Māori legends, and the rich history of New Zealand.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dart River - 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…
What's Included
  • Jet boat ride
  • Round trip transport from Queenstown (selected departures)
  • Professional Guide
  • Use of Life-Jackets (Mandatory) and optional spray jackets
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a genuine New Zealand escapade navigating through the core of the globally acclaimed Mt Aspiring National Park, an impeccably preserved and distinctive realm. This is more than just a jet boating experience, but a blend of activities curated to bond you with the real essence of New Zealand.
Relish 2 hours of stunning landscapes and raw jet…

Location
Dart River Adventures
Mull Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Elj8533xc
Oct 18, 2024
YAHOO - Thank you John for a thrilling and exciting ride today. Your knowledge of the area and driving of the jet boat was fabulous. Cheers Jim and Ellen, Qld
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N3268cxjohnw
Oct 8, 2024
Awesome experience! - We had a fantastic trip with Andre up the Dart River! Andre was a great guide and really made the trip enjoyable for us! It was fantastic to experience the national park from the river as well as having a bit of fun on the jetboats! This was definitely a highlight of our time in Queenstown and Glenorchy!
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Joct2684hk
Oct 2, 2024
5 STARS - STUNNING SCENERY - This was hands down the best jet boat ride we did out of 4 different boat rides that we did on holidays in September. We chose to drive to Glenorchy ourselves but our booking through Viator included transfers from Queenstown. Our driver was informative and a good boat driver. So recommend, the scenery was stunning for 2 hours. You will get a bit wet from the 360 spins which were lots of fun.
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Chrismq3453mh
Sep 25, 2024
Action and education all in one ! - Very enjoyable.. great action packed boat ride with excellent knowledgable and entertaining commentary by Dean. Highly recommended !
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Smile2012
Sep 19, 2024
Worth every cent - Worth every cent. They provide rain coats, life jackets and super / knowledgeable guides who ensure the experience feels safe. My 10 year old loved it.
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Pkh213
Sep 18, 2024
Fast and Fun Adventure on the Dart River! - Walked from our hotel to the departure point and took a bus ride to Glenorchy. It is a beautiful drive following Lake Wakatipu, which is the third largest lake in New Zealand. This is the only tour company for jet boats that have flat bottoms. We sat in the front row, next to our driver, Pedro. We started out in the wide part of the river, and he did several 360 degree turns. The boat easily moves from side to side and can travel over just a few inches of water. The river is narrower as we go into Mount Aspiring National Park where the air is cooler. What a fun adventure, and beautiful scenery!
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Guide47323306387
Aug 11, 2024
Fantastic - Not only was the Jet Boat ride heaps of fun, but the views were some of the best I've ever seen. I highly recommend experiencing this adventure!
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Math475
Jul 17, 2024
Dart River 4hr adventure - This trip was fantastic. The crew is very organized and friendly. Kids absolutely loved the trip. We took the bus from town center and it was a really great day out.
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Karen_n
Jun 27, 2024
Bucket List Experience - Fantastic experience from beginning to end. The coach ride was good & it travels through some amazing scenery as it follows the lakeside to Glenorchy. All the staff we encountered were friendly and professional. The Jet Boat ride itself was a truly amazing experience and made even better by our driver/tour guide Jordan. He was very professional and shared lots of interesting stories throughout the trip. The ride was also thrilling with lots of 360 degrees spins and fast paced racing over the narrow Dart River. We 100% recommended this trip and this company.
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935cecilyb
Oct 20, 2024
+ - I had so much fun! The scenery was stunning and the team was very friendly, I loved every minute of it. I would definitely consider visiting again
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