Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

4.8(381)8 h 15 minFree cancellationBy Dart River Adventures

About this activity

Discover the untamed beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mount Aspiring National Park on this full-day Dart River 'funyak' (inflatable canoe) and jet boat tour from Queenstown! Travel by coach to Glenorchy, where your adventure begins, and then hop aboard a jet boat and ride up the picturesque Dart River. Speeding through a landscape of outstanding natural beauty, your tour passes the 'Middle-earth' countryside that featured in the popular 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. In a secluded stretch of the river, swap the boat for your own easy-to-handle funyak and then paddle behind your attentive guide before stopping for a picnic lunch in the great outdoors!

No previous canoeing experience is required on this tour, and your guide will paddle at a leisurely pace to suit the group.

What's included

✓Jet boat ride
✓Canoe tour
✓Professional guide
✓Picnic lunch
✓Round-trip transport from Queenstown (select from Queenstown option)
✓Use of equipment: lifejacket, wetsuits and booties, fleece, dry bag
✓Soft drinks, tea and coffee

Not included

✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

If you make your own way to the Dart River base in Glenorchy, please check-in with our team 15 minutes prior to departure time (at 9.15am)

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum height is 3.3 feet (1 meter)
Minimum age is 5 years
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult
Please bring sunscreen and insect repellent
Please dress appropriately: bring swimwear, a towel and warm clothes

Cancellation policy

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

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