Dart River Wilderness Safari Queenstown New
Zealand
To begin your
adventure take the magnificent lake side drive from Queenstown to
the Dart River Jet Safari's Base at Glenorchy. Alternatively Dart
River Safaris can pick you up from your Queenstown accommodation.
At Glenorchy board your jet boat and journey down an
intricate network of braided river channels all the way from the
head of mighty Lake Wakatipu into the pristine Mount Aspiring
National Park.
The Wilderness Safari
Jet Boat Action • Ancient Forest Walk • Scenic Back-Road Tour
Depart daily morning or afternoon
The Wilderness Jet Safari takes
you on a spectacular 1 1⁄2 hour Jet Boat journey through the
Dart’s ever-changing river system, where you’ll be thrilled by our
Jet Boat's capabilities including jet spins and awed by your
surroundings of breathtaking snow-capped mountains, ancient native
forest, waterfalls and glacial valleys frozen in time.
It includes an easy guided 30 -
40 minute walk through the ‘Heritage Trail’ at Paradise, where
your knowledgeable guide will enliven your walk with an
informative and entertaining commentary about the ancient native
beech forest, the unique flora and fauna, as well as the
fascinating Maori and colonial history of the area.
You‘ll also journey by 4WD coach
via a scenic back-road route, while hearing stories about the
surrounding countryside and stopping to view scenery that has
formed the epic backdrop for many international films, including
‘The Lord of the Rings’.
Morning or afternoon trips
available.
Jet Boat Safari
Jet Boat Action • Optional Ancient Forest Walk
Depart daily morning or afternoon
Perfect for those that wish to
experience the longest Jet Boat ride available in the region.
This journey offers you 3 full
hours of classic Jet Boat action as your expert driver negotiates
the shifting shallow braided channels of the magnificent
glacier-fed Dart River and adds to the excitement with thrilling
jet spins.
From the comfort of our fully
equipped Jet Boats, you’ll discover the spectacular beauty that
makes up the unforgettable Dart River scenery, as well as have the
option of a short walk to hidden rock pools deep in Mount Aspiring
National Park.
See also the
Dart River
Funyak Safari
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