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Enjoy a spectacular wilderness jet boat ride in a World Heritage area, departing from Queenstown. Listen to insightful commentary and discover the glacier-fed waters of the majestic Dart River.

Highlights

• Skim the glacier-fed Dart River on the longest jet boat experience in Queenstown
• Immerse yourself in local culture, history, and wilderness on a guided journey
• Hear about mystical Maori legends from your local driver-guide on the river
• Follow famous backdrops from iconic films and learn all about them
• Choose the option with a transfer an enjoy a scenic drive to Glenorchy

Description

Discover breathtaking World Heritage scenery and Maori heritage on this spectacular wilderness jet boating adventure. Travel deep into the heart of the world-renowned Mt Aspiring National Park with the only jet boat operator allowed on the Dart River. Throughout the tour, your experienced guides will add a personal touch, sharing the area’s history, the Greenstone trail, and Maori legends.  You’ll travel as far up the river as possible, before returning to Glenorchy back down the Dart River to immerse yourself in scenes and backdrops from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Take advantage of return transport from Queenstown and take in one of the world’s most scenic drives, or travel to Glenorchy at your own pace to start your adventure.

Includes

Return transfers from Queenstown to Glenorchy (if option selected) Wilderness jet boat experience Driver/guide Viewing of famous movie filming locations, including Lord of the Rings Water & windproof jackets Life jackets

Important Information

• The jet boat departs from Glenorchy. If you require return transport from Queenstown, please select the option with transfers (4 hour round trip) Otherwise you can self-drive to Glenorchy and check-in directly at the base (2 hour round trip)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund