Glenorchy Dart River Jet Boat with optional Funyak Canoe Adventure | Queenstown Departure

About this tour

• Jet Boat Adventure: Start your journey with a high-speed jet boat ride, navigating deep into Mount Aspiring National Park
• Funyak Exploration: Paddle downstream in inflatable canoes with guidance from expert guides—no experience required!
• Wilderness Picnic: Savor a gourmet picnic lunch by the riverside, surrounded by serene native beech forests and birdsong
• Scenic Return: Travel back through scenic Paradise, passing iconic filming locations from Lord of the Rings and Wolverine
• Flexible and Safe: Each trip is tailored to the day’s conditions, ensuring both a safe and awe-inspiring experience

— What You Can Expect —

【Dart River Jet Boat + Funyak Canoe Combo Adventure】

Embark on the ultimate full-day Funyak adventure in the breathtaking Mount Aspiring National Park. Begin with an exhilarating jet boat ride from Glenorchy, racing upstream into the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage wilderness. 

From there, set off in unique inflatable canoes (Funyaks) with expert guides, gliding through pristine waters that wind from the Southern Alps to Lake Whakatipu. Explore untouched streams, vibrant flora, and native wildlife, then take a break riverside to enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch. Cap off your adventure by traveling through “Paradise,” passing renowned filming locations, before returning to Glenorchy in comfort.

【Dart River Jet Boat】

Embark on the original half-day Dart River Wilderness Jet experience, venturing deep into the stunning Mount Aspiring National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This exhilarating jet boat adventure spans up to 90 km along the glacier-fed Dart River, the longest jet boat journey in the region, offering unmatched access to New Zealand’s wilderness. 

With expert guides bringing Māori legends, ecological wonders, and the area’s rich Greenstone trail to life, the tour is an immersive journey through both breathtaking landscapes and local culture. Each trip reveals unique, seasonal changes in the flora, river colors, wildlife, and snow levels, making every experience a new discovery.