DISCOVERY

Jet Boat Action • Ancient Forest Walk • Scenic Back-Road Tour

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’.

Enjoy a diverse journey through the spectacular Dart River Valley.

Experience the longest Jet Boat ride in the Queenstown region.

Explore Glenorchy's amazing World Heritage Area in our funyak canoes.