Queenstown: Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Paradise Day Trip

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Queenstown: Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Paradise Day Trip
Top rated
4.74 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.74 out of 5 stars
100 reviews

Enjoy a full-day Dart River adventure with a Funyak (canoe) and jet boat ride in the beauty of UNESCO-listed Mount Aspiring National Park. A Unique tour with transfers, lunch, and equipment included

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Duration 6.5 - 8.5 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Kasey – Australia

The entire day was amazing! The landscapes, activities & guides were fabulous! Thank you so much for such a wonderful family memory.

J
Jane – Australia

What a day!! So well looked after and given appropriate equipment and clothing to stay warm. A wonderful lunch as well. A 9hr adventure and fun the whole time!

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a spectacular scenic and hassle-free drive by courtesy coach to Glenorchy
  • Skim the glacier-fed Dart River on a thrilling wilderness jet boat experience
  • Get up-close with nature with a gentle paddle on crystal clear waters
  • Immerse yourself in the local culture, history, and wilderness of the land
  • Follow famous backdrops from iconic films on a backroad tour of Paradise Valley

Full description

Experience a full-day adventure combining jet boating and ‘Funyak’ inflatable canoes on the Dart River, located in the stunning Mount Aspiring National Park.

Begin your day with a scenic transfer from Queenstown to Glenorchy, enjoying lakeside views and stories about Lake Wakatipu along one of the world’s most scenic drives.

At the Dart River base, your friendly guides will provide all the gear you need. Start the journey with a thrilling 1-hour jet wilderness boat ride into the Te Waipounamu World Heritage Area.

From there, paddle downstream in a Funyak, exploring calm waters, hidden streams, rock pools, and dramatic chasms. Stop for a tasty picnic lunch before continuing your journey downriver.

End the day with a back-country bus tour through Paradise, filled with landscapes featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, before returning to Queenstown.

Includes

  • Courtesy transfers between Queenstown and Glenorchy (please select transport option if required)
  • Professional, expert guides providing a safe, enjoyable experience
  • All equipment provided (wetsuit, booties, fleeces, a jacket, life jacket, dry bag)
  • 1-hour Dart River wilderness jet boat experience
  • 2.5-hour ‘Funyak' (inflatable canoe) paddle downstream
  • Buffet lunch included in the wilderness
  • Back-country bus tour through Paradise Valley, viewing filming locations such as Lord of the Rings, Narnia and X-Men.

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • Children must be at least 1-meter tall and 5 years or older
  • You’re welcome to self-drive and join the experience from Glenorchy - please select the option whilst booking
  • Buffet-style Lunch includes bread, salads, a selection of meats, sweet slices, and fruit. Please advise the operator if any special dietary requirements should apply.
  • You are welcome to bring your camera to capture your own images throughout the day

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 100 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Kasey – AustraliaApril 23, 2025 – Verified booking
The entire day was amazing! The landscapes, activities & guides were fabulous! Thank you so much for such a wonderful family memory.
J
Jane – AustraliaApril 12, 2025 – Verified booking
What a day!! So well looked after and given appropriate equipment and clothing to stay warm. A wonderful lunch as well. A 9hr adventure and fun the whole time!
K
Katie – AustraliaApril 10, 2025 – Verified booking
I had such a fabulous day, this is definitely the best part of my trip so far! Team were wonderful, amazing food, the jet boat was so much fun but the funyaks were epic! I loved that is was a relaxed experience, I’m usually a white water rafting kind of person, so didn’t know if I’d enjoy this, but loved it. Such stunning scenery the entire way through and the chasm was definitely a highlight!

Product ID: 112192

Activity provider:Dart River Adventures

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