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Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Tour
·Queenstown, NZ
Free Cancellation
Highlights
- Embark on an exhilarating 2-hour jet boat ride along the braided Dart River, immersing yourself in the stunning alpine landscapes of Mount Aspiring National Park.
- Surrounded by lush forests, listen to captivating Māori legends and tales from your knowledgeable guide about their historic journeys to the sacred pounamu fields.
- Zoom across the Dart River's intricate channels, glimpsing majestic snow-capped peaks such as Mount Cosmos and Nox, and keeping an eye out for the rare blue ducks in the pristine waters.
- Marvel at the towering mountains and glacier-carved valleys of the UNESCO-listed Mount Aspiring National Park, a renowned filming site for iconic movies like The Lord of the Rings and Narnia.
- Discover the intriguing history behind the Dart River, known as Te Awa Whakatipu in Māori, translating to "the river of whirlpools," a name inspired by its dynamic currents and meandering channels.