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Thrills and Spins in Queenstown: Dart River Safari

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Where: Queenstown, New Zealand

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Duration: 6 - 9 hours (approx.) (jet boat ride: 1 ½ hours)

Price per person

from $164.94

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Experience the longest jet boat ride in the Queenstown region
Walk through the World Heritage Site of Te Waihipounamu, unchanged for millions of years
Visit the Lord of the Rings locations
Pickup and drop off services for centrally located Queenstown hotels

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Located just 45 minutes from Queenstown in the frontier town of Glenorchy, is a nature lover’s paradise of rare and special beauty. Embark on an adventurous journey into the pristine wilderness of Te Waihipounamu, a World Heritage Area deep into the heart of Mt Aspiring National Park, in the Southern Alps of New Zealand.

This journey offers you three 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.

Take a short and easy walk through ancient forests, unchanged for 80 million years. Explore a region filled with spectacular vistas which have inspired many talented film makers to bring their projects to this area, including Lord of the Rings.

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We were very happy with the whole experience. The trip was excellent....

Sandeep Sood Australia

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel and taken in a 4WD vehicle for an exciting Dart River Safari in the Dart River Valley. An English-speaking guide will accompany you on this tour.

On arrival at the Dart River Valley you will be transferred to your jet boat to begin your adventure. 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 your fully equipped jet boat, you’ll discover the spectacular beauty that makes up the unforgettable Dart River scenery.

After all that thrilling action, you have the option of a short bush walk to hidden rock pools deep in Mount Aspiring National Park. Experience the UNESCO World Heritage area of Te Waihipounamu - unchanged for millions of years.

Continue on a back road 4WD coach journey through Paradise and Lord of the Rings's locations.

At the end of this memorable tour you will be dropped back at your hotel in Queenstown.

Please note

Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details

Inclusions

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation in a 4WD vehicle
Experienced English-speaking tour guide
1.5 hours of jet boating
Spray and life jackets

Exclusions

Meals

What happens after I book?

A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
Print all pages of the voucher
Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance

Activity schedule

When does it run?
Daily

Duration
6 - 9 hours (approx.) (jet boat ride: 1 ½ hours)

Start time
01 Oct - 31 May: 0800h (08:00am) and 1200h (12:00 noon)
01 Jun - 30 Sep: 0800h (08:00am)

Meeting point
Your hotel in Queenstown >(We would require your hotel details in order to arrange your pick up. If you do not have this information at the time of booking, please contact the local activity operator at least 48 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details)

Ending point
Your hotel in Queenstown

Sale price

$123.23

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Additional information

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have

Dos & Don'ts
Dress comfortably, carry sunscreen and wear sturdy walking shoes. Bring an extra set of clothes.

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We will never charge you any administrative fees for cancellations. For most tours and activities, there is no penalty for bookings cancelled a week in advance.

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