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Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Tour from Queenstown
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Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Tour from Queenstown

by Dart River Adventures

8h 15m
Queenstown
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8h 15m
Starting time
Monday 26 October 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 25 Oct 2026.
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Overview

This full-day tour starts with a coach trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy, located near Mount Aspiring National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. At Glenorchy, participants board a jet boat for a ride along the Dart River, traveling through countryside used as filming locations for the Lord of the Rings movies. After the jet boat section, the group switches to inflatable canoes called funyaks or kayaks for a guided paddle downstream at a relaxed pace. The guide adjusts the speed to suit all skill levels, and no previous canoeing or kayaking experience is required. The tour includes a picnic lunch outdoors, with soft drinks, tea, and coffee provided. Equipment such as lifejackets, wetsuits, booties, fleece layers, and dry bags are supplied for the water activities. The total duration of the tour is about 8 hours and 15 minutes. Round-trip transport from Queenstown is included when the Queenstown option is selected.

Highlights

Full-day boat tour in Mount Aspiring National Park
Jet boat ride along the Dart River
Guided inflatable canoe (funyak) paddle
Picnic lunch included outdoors
All necessary water equipment provided
Round-trip transport from Queenstown if selected

What's included

Jet boat ride on the Dart River
Inflatable canoe tour with guide
Professional guide throughout the tour
Picnic lunch during the tour
Round-trip transport from Queenstown if Queenstown option selected
Use of lifejacket, wetsuits, booties, fleece, and dry bag
Soft drinks, tea, and coffee provided

What's not included

Gratuities for the guide and crew

Itinerary

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Discover an untouched world and connect with nature on this action-packed full day journey deep into the heart of Mt Aspiring National Park. If you do only one activity in Queenstown. This is it. Experience the exhilaration of a jet boat ride combined with a leisurely downstream float in our easy to use Funyaks (inflatable kayaks), a unique way to explore hidden side streams and a dramatic chasm inaccessible by other means. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this untouched world at your own pace and enjoy a picnic lunch before heading through Paradise on a 4WD bus journey back to Glenorchy. *No experience required A unique journey combining kayaking with jet boating, nature, and adventure. Includes lunch! An hour of wilderness jet boating and spectacular scenery across the braided, glacier-fed Dart River to your Funyak launch site Professional, friendly guides take you on an inspiring adventure as you gently drift back downstream in your own Funyak. Explore hidden side-streams, rockpools and a dramatic chasm. Learn about the Pounamu (Greenstone) that made the Dart River a key trading route for our Nga-i Tahu ancestors, the early Ma-ori of the area.

495 min

Meeting point

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)

End point

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)

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–9 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Suitable for all fitness levels
Minimum participant height is 3.3 feet (1 meter)
Minimum age to join is 5 years
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult
Guests should bring sunscreen and insect repellent
Dress to include swimwear, a towel, and warm clothing
Total
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