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Jet boat into a World Heritage valley, then paddle back out through it.
The Dart River double: a jet boat run deep into Mount Aspiring National Park from Glenorchy, then a guided float back down in inflatable Funyak kayaks, side-streams, the Rockburn chasm and a gourmet picnic included.
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Most trips make you choose between fast and slow. The Funyaks day refuses: first a jet boat hammers you deep into Mount Aspiring National Park, UNESCO World Heritage, straight out of Glenorchy, then you swap the engine for a paddle and float back down the Dart in an inflatable Funyak, taking the valley at river pace.
The float is the sleeper hit. Your guides lead you into hidden side-streams and the narrow blue walls of the Rockburn chasm, places the jet boats can't go, past country that stood in for Middle-earth and mutant school grounds alike (Lord of the Rings and X-Men both filmed here). Then it's a gourmet picnic lunch in native beech forest.
Queenstown return transport, wetsuits, fleeces, spray jackets, booties, life jackets and dry bags are all included. Six and a half hours, two speeds, zero regrets.
Jet boat into Mount Aspiring NP
Paddle inflatable Funyaks downstream
Explore the Rockburn chasm
Gourmet picnic in beech forest
Film-location country throughout
All gear and Queenstown transport
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"What a great day out. First up was the jetboat ride and it was fantastic, lots of spins too. We canoed for a while and stopped for a lovely lunch at Rockburn Chasm and what a surprise that was. The water is crystal clear and so blue, it was stunning."
Lisa R
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"A fabulous day out - from the scenic drive to Glenorchy to the fun jet boating to the kayaking down the gorgeous Dart River. The biggest highlight was seeing the pristine Routeburn Chasmcand swimming in the crystal clear waters"
Gill W
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"The experience on Dart River was a lot of fun! Enjoying this beautiful are by boat and kayak was so amazing. The guides were fun and kept us safe the entire time. Learned a lot as well. Great trip!!"
Carrie
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New Zealand
9 days · 8 nights
4.9 (575 · Trustpilot)
Auckland to Wellington
6 meals included
$1999 AUD
≈ $222/day
New Zealand
9 days · 8 nights
4.9 (575 · Trustpilot)
Christchurch to Queenstown
7 meals included
$1999 AUD
≈ $222/day
New Zealand
17 days · 16 nights
4.9 (575 · Trustpilot)
Auckland to Queenstown
13 meals included
$4399 AUD
≈ $259/day
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