Dart River Adventures, Journey into History

Journey to an ancient landscape, undisturbed for thousands of years.

The untouched beauty Aotearoa (New Zealand) is famous for.

Dart River Adventures will take you on an exhilarating and spectacular journey from Glenorchy, deep into the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Area. Travel from the head of Lake Whakatipu along the braided Dart River through iconic landscapes, towering mountain ranges and ancient native forests.

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Jetboat travelling up braided riverbed with snowcapped mountains in surrounds

Inflatable canoes paddling through pristine waterway in native bush

Jet boat travelling up river towards snowy mountain

Group of inflatable canoes paddling through rocky channel

Pair of inflatable canoes paddling towards a snowcapped mountain

Jet Boat Driver talking to passengers on boat with beautiful river in the background

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Dart River Adventures is based in Glenorchy, a small township nestled into the Northern shores of Lake Whakatipu, just a short 45 minute drive from Queenstown.

Dart Visitor Centre
45 Mull Street
Glenorchy
New Zealand

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