| The Wilderness Safari takes you on a spectacular 1 1⁄2 hour Jet Boat journey through the Dart’s ever-changing braided river system where you’ll be thrilled by our Jet Boat’s capabilities, (including jet spins), and awed by your surroundings of breathtaking snow-capped mountains, ancient native forest, waterfalls, and glacial valleys frozen in time.
It includes an easy guided 30–40 minute walk through the ‘Heritage Trail’ at Paradise, where your knowledgeable guide will enliven your walk with an informative and entertaining commentary about the ancient native beech forest, the unique flora and fauna, as well as the fascinating Maori and colonial history of the area.
You‘ll also journey by 4WD coach via a scenic back-road route, while hearing stories about the surrounding countryside and stopping to view scenery that has formed the epic backdrop for many international films, including ‘The Lord of the Rings’. Departures Summer 1 October - 31 May – 8am and 12pm daily. Winter 1 June - 30 September – 8am daily. *Afternoon departures in winter by arrangement only, please call for availability.
Times are from the Dart River Jet Safaris booking office on 27 Shotover Street, Queenstown.
· 6 hours Queenstown return or 3 hours Glenorchy return. · Refreshment provided. · Life jacket and spray jacket provided. · Summer – Sunglasses, sunhat and sunscreen reccommended. · Winter – Wear warm clothing – hat, gloves, jacket, · windproof outer jacket and eyewear.
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