Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience: A Scenic Adventure in Mt Aspiring National Park

Embark on a thrilling jet boat ride through the stunning Mt Aspiring National Park. Immerse yourself in breathtaking scenery, Māori legends, and the rich history of New Zealand.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dart River - Journey deep into the heart of world-renowned Mt Aspiring National Park, where myth, heritage and fantasy come to life.
    The ultimate, original half day Wilderness Jet boat adventure takes you on an unforgettable journey along the braided, glacier-fed Dart River. Experience the unique combination of breath-taking scenery and an…
What's Included
  • Jet boat ride
  • Round trip transport from Queenstown (selected departures)
  • Use of Life-Jackets (Mandatory) and optional spray jackets
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an authentic New Zealand adventure as you explore the depths of the renowned Mt Aspiring National Park, a truly unique and pristine environment. This experience goes beyond a simple jet boat ride, offering a blend of activities that immerse you in the essence of New Zealand.
Enjoy 2 hours of awe-inspiring scenery and wilderness jet boating on…

Location
Dart River Adventures
Mull Street
If you choose to self-drive to Glenorchy, please check-in at the Dart River base in Glenorchy 15 minutes prior to your selected trip time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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G1617hidavids
Mar 28, 2026
Great experience - Great experience. What a fantastic way to see NZ
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Happiness258136
Mar 25, 2026
WOW on WATER - Hang on to your ...hat and everything else too! So much fun, drivers know the river well and safety is #1 but fun and squeals from wife and friends are the best !! Who knew 5 inches of water could be so much fun ? Oh yea !!
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Tikaandranger
Mar 25, 2026
Don’t miss this adventure! - Absolutely fabulous! We were on the newest boat…840hp..wow! Jimmy was our driver & gave us a thrilling ride putting the boat thru its paces. And of course, the brilliant scenery. Very comfortable seating. Wear the splash coat….you’ll need it!
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F1118qxrachelc
Mar 25, 2026
Great experience 👍 - Beautiul weather. Absolutely loved every minute of it. Thank you 😊
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A3r0naut
Mar 24, 2026
Stunning views in the middle of nowhere - Exploring the Dart by Jetboat is a lot of fun. You really get into the middle of nowhere with stunning views everywhere you look. Friendly drivers and interesting commentary too.
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Happiness13484300756
Mar 23, 2026
Best experience on water ever. - It was the best trip we have ever had anywhere 😃. Our tour leader, Andy was informative, fun and attentive to our needs. We will be recommending this trip as a must do in Aotearoa. The scenery is amazing and the jet boat thrilling. We are from Auckland and are elderly and had no problems.
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646billc
Mar 19, 2026
Jet boat experience and great scenery. - This was a 2 hour experience up the Dart River into a Unesco world heritage area. We had good commentary and stops along the way. The jet boat travels along some shallow areas of the river with the driver selecting the route as he is travelling. There is some amazing scenery during the ride. Only 14 people in the boat.
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Elizabeth
Mar 18, 2026
Dart River Jetboating - The jet boating experience far surpassed our expectations. Our driver was very experienced and we felt very safe. It was just so much fun. I would definitely recommend this experience
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Kim
Mar 15, 2026
An Exhilarating Experience You Won’t Soon Forget! - What a thrilling and amazing experience. I’d done the driving from Queenstown so hadn’t been able to fully appreciate the scenery on the way to Glenorchy so I really enjoyed the bus ride up to and beyond the town of Paradise. The educational walk in the woods was so peaceful and interesting. Then the thrills began! The ride down the river with our guide Nikki was an amazing experience. So much fun, such breathtaking scenery, on such an incredible river and in an amazing and exhilarating jet boat! So many great memories!
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Sjd941
Apr 8, 2026
Changing Experience Last Minute, Jordan was great! - We had this booked through a travel operator, who told us it would be a 2 hour jet boat experience. When we got there on the day we were told by quite a rude receptionist that due to staffing issues, they had changed our trip so a 1.5 hour jet boat experience and a walk round a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We left Glenorchy on a bus and it took about 30 minutes to get to this "World Heritage Site" which was just us standing in a Forest, while the guide pointed out a couple of trees. It was basically just to pass the time until the jet boat got up to us. When we finally got onto the boat Jordan took us around the river and was a great guide and driver, cant fault him at all. But the 1.5 hour trip finished after just 1 hour, so we'd paid for a two hour trip and only got 1 hour. We were given a partial refund as an apology.
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From $194
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).