Dart River Adventures

Activities in Jet boating. 2 options listed.

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Glacier-fed Dart River, departing Glenorchy
Wilderness Jet summer departures from Queenstown 8:30am and 1:00pm; winter 12:00pm
Twin-engine jet boats

From: NZ$399 per adult (Peak fare, October 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027; child (5 to 15) NZ$299; the May to September 2026 off-peak fare was NZ$319)
Length: 2-hour trip (from Glenorchy)
Minimum age: 3+; minimum child height 100 cm (may rise to 120 cm)
Weight limit: Life jackets up to 2XL; no weight limit stated
Meeting point: Queenstown booking office (25 Shotover Street) shuttle, or Dart Visitor Centre, 45 Mull Street, Glenorchy; check in 15 min before
Included: Optional complimentary return transport Queenstown-Glenorchy, Fully guided jet boat tour, Life jackets
Cancellation: Changes over 24 hours free; within 24 hours or no-show fee up to 100%; operator may cancel for weather.

From: NZ$599 per adult (Peak fare, October 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027; the May to September 2026 off-peak fare was NZ$499)
Length: About 8.5-9 hours from Queenstown; about 6.5 hours from Glenorchy
Minimum age: 5+; minimum child height 100 cm (may rise to 120 cm)
Weight limit: Over 120 kg not suitable; life jackets up to 2XL
Meeting point: Queenstown booking office, 25 Shotover Street, 8:30am (back about 5-5:30pm), or Glenorchy 9:30am
Included: Return transport Queenstown-Glenorchy, Wilderness picnic lunch, Jet boat and inflatable Funyaks, Life jackets, wetsuits, booties, Spray jackets, fleece tops, dry bags
Cancellation: Changes over 24 hours free; within 24 hours or no-show fee up to 100%; operator may cancel for weather.

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