Discover the glacier-fed waters of Dart River on a half-day tour from Queenstown. Enjoy courtesy transfers to Glenorchy, a thrilling 1.5-hour jet-boat experience, a guided nature walk, and a back-country off-road tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Optional audio guide
- Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese
- Pickup included
- Transportation from Queenstown departs 1 hour before the Jet boat activity begins in Glenorchy. Please be ready and visible in your hotel lobby 5 minutes before the advised pickup time. If meeting at the Station Building, please go inside and check in at the local partner's desk. If you are self driving to Glenorchy, Please allow for 1 hour of travel before activity start time. The local partner's customer service team will confirm the pickup time when booking has been made.
- Small group available
Experience
- Enjoy a spectacular scenic and hassle-free drive by courtesy coach to Glenorchy
- Skim the glacier-fed Dart River on the longest jet boat experience from Queenstown
- Immerse yourself in local culture, history, and wilderness on a guided forest walk
- Follow famous backdrops from iconic films on a backroad tour of Paradise Valley
- Courtesy transfers between Queenstown and Glenorchy. Transfer will depart Queenstown 1 hour before activity starts
- Live commentary
- Professional, experienced guides
- 1.5-hour Dart River jet boat experience
- Waterproof jackets and life jackets
- 30-minute guided nature walk through native beech forests
- 1-hour back-country bus tour through Paradise Valley
- Food and drinks
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
- People under 3 ft 3 in (100 cm)
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Children must be at least 1-meter tall and 5 years or older
- Infants (under 5 years) travel free of charge if they are at least 1-meter tall
- You’re welcome to self-drive and join the experience from Glenorchy - contact the local operator after booking to discuss
- Professional photos are captured during the jet boat experience and are available for purchase on the day
- You are welcome to bring your camera to capture your own images throughout the day
- Guided walk requires moderate fitness. The walking track is mostly well-formed; some sections may be steep, rough or muddy