Queenstown
Dart River Jet Safaris: Wilderness Safari
Journey deep into the World Heritage area of Mt Aspiring National Park. Walk amongst the ancient beech forest, unchanged for 80 million years. Experience a unique combination of breath taking scenery and exciting jet boating on braided, glacier fed rivers.
Wilderness Safari
Life jacket and spray jacket provided.
Summer: Sunglasses, sunhat and sunscreen.
Winter: Wear warm clothing hat, gloves, jacket, windproof outer jacket and eyewear.
6 hours Queenstown return or 3 hours Glenorchy return
Takes you on a spectacular 1 1/2 hour jet boat journey through the Darts ever-changing braided river system, where you'll be surrounded by breathtaking snow-covered peaks, hidden valleys and waterfalls.
Includes: easy guided 30-40 minute walk through the Heritage Trail at Paradise, where your knowledgeable guide will enliven your walk with an informative and entertaining commentary about the ancient native beech forest, the unique flora and fauna, as well as the fascinating Maori and colonial history of the area.
You'll also journey by 4WD coach via a scenic back-road route, while hearing stories about the surrounding countryside and stopping to view scenery that has formed the epic backdrop for many international films, including The Lord of the Rings.
Dart River Jet Safaris, the only operator on the Dart River, can take you on the longest and most sensational jet boat journey available in the Queenstown area. Its a diverse adventure 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 one of our amazing Safari options the Wilderness Safari, the Jet Boat Safari, or the idyllic Funyak Safari.