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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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