New Zealand

Queenstown

Starting From $329.00

Dart River Jet Safaris: FunYak Safari

The Funyak Safari is truly unique – it’s the only experience of its type in the Queenstown region and is the most fun way to explore and experience every aspect of this amazing area.

  • Jet Boat Action
  • Unique Funyak
  • Scenic Back-Road Tour

First of all you’ll travel an exciting 1 1⁄4 hours up the Dart River by Jet Boat, with all the thrills of braided shallow river Jet Boating and world famous jet spins, then you’ll begin your ‘Funyak’ journey in one of our unique inflatable ‘Funyak’ canoes.

After full instructions, you’ll be free to paddle and drift (under the watchful eye of your professional guide) for a spectacular two hours downstream, taking in all the awe-inspiring sights found amidst the Dart River’s shimmering channels.

You’ll stop amongst the ancient beech forest to enjoy a wilderness buffet lunch and explore the hidden side streams, rock pools and dramatic chasms such as the beautiful Rockburn, before continuing downstream to Paradise, where you’ll be taken by 4WD coach to Glenorchy, stopping to view the stunning scenery that has inspired films the world over.

Queenstown’s Dart River Jet Safaris experiences are a unique combination of exciting braided river Jet Boating, breathtaking scenery, Maori heritage and inspiring adventure – truly authentic discoveries of everything that makes New Zealand an exceptional destination. Dart River Jet Safaris, the only operator on the Dart River, can take you on the longest and most sensational Jet Boat journeys available in the Queenstown area. They are diverse adventures from the head of mighty Lake Wakatipu into the pristine Dart River and spectacular Mount Aspiring National Park. Explore this World Heritage Area steeped in legend and mystery with the journey that suits you best from our range of 3 amazing Safari options – the discovery of the Wilderness Safari, the exhilarating Jet Boat Safari, or the unique Funyak Safari adventure.