About This Tour
Immerse yourself in an authentic New Zealand adventure as you journey deep into the heart of world-renowned Mt Aspiring National Park, a truly unique and untouched world. This is not just a jet boat ride, but a combination of activities designed to connect you with the real New Zealand. Experience 2 hours of breath-taking scenery and wilderness jet boating on braided, glacier-red rivers in this UNESCO World Heritage Area. Our experienced guides add a personal touch with stories about the history, the Greenstone trail and Māori legends from our own Ngai Tahu ancestors. An unmissable journey through spectacular scenery where mythology, heritage & fantasy meet reality. Where else can you pack so much into a half day of adventure and exploration?
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Guide telling the History of the area
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Meeting Point
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.
Special Instructions
'Wilderness Jet from Queenstown' - This option includes return transport from Queenstown. Please check-in 1 hour 15 minutes prior to the listed departure time, inside the Station Building, Queenstown. 'Wilderness Jet from Glenorchy' - This option is from Glenorchy. If you make your own way to the Dart River Adventures river base, check-in 15 minutes prior to listed departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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