Dart River Jet Safaris
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Dart River Jet Safaris
New Zealand's Most Sensational Journey
Through a combination of exciting jet boating, informative guided walk and 4WD safari vehicle, the Wilderness Safari allows you to discover and explore every aspect of the magnificent Dart River Valley and the spectacular 'World Heritage Area' scenery of Mt Aspiring National Park.
Experience the excitement of a thrilling jet boat journey through the Dart’s ever-changing braided river system where you’ll be amazed by our Jet Boat’s capabilities and awed by your surroundings of breathtaking snow-capped mountains, ancient native forest, waterfalls, and glacial valleys frozen in time.
Our knowledgeable guides will take you on an informative guided walk through ancient native Beech forest where you'll learn about the unique flora and fauna of this area.
You‘ll also journey by 4WD safari vehicle along a back-country route, while hearing stories about the surrounds and stopping to view spectacular scenery that has formed the epic backdrop for many international movies, including ‘The Lord of the Rings’.
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Dart River Jet SafarisCommercial organisation |
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township |
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Directions Glenorchy Office |
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Jet Boating
Reviews
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4.5/5
Great experience.
They split all guests into 2 groups. One starts with the bus trip through the off road to Paradise and the Lord of the Rings filming locations and then the Forest Road to finish with a jet boat ride. We did this and think it is the best to finish with the most exciting part. But if you do not get the choice, everything is great especially if you have sun during the day and if it rained a few days before as it makes the river more fun and interesting.
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5.0/5
Bought as a present and a fantastic experience.
All the employees were fantastic and made it an incredible afternoon. Lovely to see and hear how proud they are of their country.
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4.5/5
It was a guided tour first transfer from Queenstown to Glenorchy, then 4WD bus to Paradise Valley and movie locations.
After that a tiny walk through Beech Forest (too short), then an awesome jetboat ride on Dart River with Gavin!!!
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4.0/5
This was a great day out with fantastic scenery but make sure you wear insect repellent!
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4.0/5
Good guides, jet boat was superb, walking in forest and information was very good.
4wheel drive scenery beautiful.
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3.5/5
Good service with raincoats and warm capes.
Very expensive. We missed coffee and tea after the trip. Guides and bus driver are very enthusiastic.
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1.5/5
The actual jet boat was fun but there was nothing personal about the experience.
You have one guy pick you up, another drive you to the boat and yet another steer the boat. The group is quite large and there were people ranging from those wearing hiking boots to high heals. The take the cheesy photos which they sell for $45. Wouldn't recommend for the price.
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4.5/5
Great experience.
They split all guests into 2 groups. One starts with the bus trip through the off road to Paradise and the Lord of the Rings filming locations and then the Forest Road to finish with a jet boat ride. We did this and think it is the best to finish with the most exciting part. But if you do not get the choice, everything is great especially if you have sun during the day and if it rained a few days before as it makes the river more fun and interesting.
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5.0/5
Bought as a present and a fantastic experience.
All the employees were fantastic and made it an incredible afternoon. Lovely to see and hear how proud they are of their country.
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3.5/5
Good service with raincoats and warm capes.
Very expensive. We missed coffee and tea after the trip. Guides and bus driver are very enthusiastic.
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4.5/5
It was a guided tour first transfer from Queenstown to Glenorchy, then 4WD bus to Paradise Valley and movie locations.
After that a tiny walk through Beech Forest (too short), then an awesome jetboat ride on Dart River with Gavin!!!
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4.0/5
Good guides, jet boat was superb, walking in forest and information was very good.
4wheel drive scenery beautiful.
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4.0/5
This was a great day out with fantastic scenery but make sure you wear insect repellent!
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4.0/5
Let me set the scene - 17 people and it's my 50th.I'm a Kiwi living in Oz and so two thirds of the people who attended came from Australia .
As a thank you to all my friends I decided to book this trip - a wee taste of NZ to highlight our breathtaking scenery and then a bit of excitement thrown in for the thrill seeking friends by going on the jet boat trip. Let me set you straight - I freakin hate speed!!!! Anyhoo I decided to push my boundaries. I knew prior to booking that there were people on the trip that may not have felt comfortable doing a jet boat trip but also knew I was a sooky-la-la and therefore might think "oh, okay, if she is going to do this, then so can I" Matt, our driver, who all the girls were drooling over but I did not actually register until the end of the trip (hmmm, does that what the meaning of "save the best for last" means!!) was absolutely fantastic. Bloody nice guy, knew his job and just got on with it! Felt really safe and loved the whole experience. So to all of you out there feeling a little bit of trepidation...if this little Kiwi chick can do it, believe me, so can you!!! The proof was in the pudding - my friends came up and said that they had a ball!! I need to say a big THANK YOU to all the people at Dart River - from the receptionists to the bus driver to the boat driver to the girls at the desk - you are what makes a great experience even better!!
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3.5/5
Was a great experience, howvever the battery ran out and we missed out on the video.
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1.5/5
The actual jet boat was fun but there was nothing personal about the experience.
You have one guy pick you up, another drive you to the boat and yet another steer the boat. The group is quite large and there were people ranging from those wearing hiking boots to high heals. The take the cheesy photos which they sell for $45. Wouldn't recommend for the price.
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5.0/5
This was great, we did a little walk thru a beech forest before doing our jet boat ride.
Loved it.
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3.5/5
Jet boat great fun.
The walk and 4 wheeldrive safari very disappointing - just do Jet boat if booking trip.
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5.0/5
Transport provided up to Glenorchy from Queenstown.
Very skillful driver up river, professional operation.
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