WOW! Was worth every cent. Two hours flew by and there were plenty of whoop whooping as well as stops for commentary on the STUNNING scenery. Made our special family trip even more so! Not a lot to do in Glenorchy apart from some cafes and a few gift shops but was lovely to have a lazy wander. Drive to Glenorchy was spectacular! Dart River Jet Boat staff were fantastic, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Felt safe on the jet boat and the neck scarfs & spray jackets they supplied were great. Was NOT a bumpy trip at all which is what I have heard a lot of other people experienced on other jet boating rides in Queenstown. HIGHLY recommend!

An amazing adventure. John our driver was a really nice guy and full of information about the local area! The trip was thrilling and the views were amazing! It can be cold on the river but we were given long warm splash coats and face coverings and so we were very comfortable! Well worth a trip!

We had the most incredible experience with Dart River Adventures! The staff were so professional, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The picnic lunch was very tasty and the views were breathtaking and need to be seen to be believed! Highly recommend!! 11/10!

John, was a great driver and host on the boat mixing thrills, history and geography along the route. The 2 plus hrs flew by. This trip was something to remember, one of the best I’ve been on.

This activity took me by surprise—I thought it’d be fun to sign up for but had no idea how awesome it would be. There’s nothing quite like seeing a bit of New Zealand this way—such a rush and an exhilarating way to see the scenery. Our guide, Pedro, was kind, informative and made sure we felt safe. I highly recommend this experience!

Excellent experience, nothing like having a middle aged hoon driving the boat. He enjoys his job, and why wouldn't he. The driver was very informative and engaged well with the passengers. We are in our mid-sixties and it was one of the best experiences we had in New Zealand.

Wow the most epic adventure we will never forget!! From the moment we made the booking in Australia, then the uncertainty of all the fog if it will even go ahead on the day we were kept up to date, with so much understanding and kindness from the beautiful staff at reception. The fog lifted enough and we were given the green light. Andreas our captain was truly amazing, knowledgeable and this was matched by his mind blowing boat skills. Matt the great co pilot gave us a tour of a hidden gem pool which we were in awe of! The scenery doesn’t do justice in photos and something you have to see for yourself. Special mentions to Sophie who was in the reception at the end of our adventure, your bubbly personality topped off what was already the most amazing and memorable day we have ever had! Bring on the funyaks when we return next time ♥️

The Dart River Jet boat experience was great. Magnificent scenery, high speed excitement and a knowledgeable driver who educated us about the area and history. A very worthwhile experience.

This is a great experience and we were lucky to have a beautiful day, our bus driver and boat driver were both really informative about the area and N.Z. history. The river and scenery are amazing to see , you have time to get out for photo's , highly recommended.

Blown away by this trip. The most gorgeous ride from Queenstown to Glenorchy and then a really long ride up the crystal clear or milky with Glacier ground mountain stone dust river. The mountains on both sides are totally beautiful and stars in Lord of the Rings. The river a site for Pouna stone but only for Māori collection being sacred. Then lots of 360s on the Wakapatipu Lake which was flat the day we went. Wonderful and thrilling.

Literally blown away, and not just by the wind and the speed. The experience was amazing, thrilling and exciting. We enjoyed the 45min drive along the lake then had a good two hours of fun and excitement as Bill threw the boat around even doing a few spins! We stopped now and then while Bill told us about the history of the area - very informative, thanks Bill. Overall a great time and we were blown away!

We had a great time on the Dart River Jet Boat experience. Our knowledgeable guide took us up the Dart River, explaining about its history and Māori culture. This river adventure is not as fast and crazy as some of the jet boats, which seem to exist to see how many times they can spin you in circles. The experience starts with a 45 minute bus ride from Queenstown to the company’s base. From there, we went onto the river for about 2 hours before returning to base and then to Queenstown.

The trip is in various parts. Drive from Queenstown is very pretty. Then a short bus ride to the forest which is overrated. The walk through the forest should have been a lot longer. Not enough time to appreciate the beauty. The jet boat ride is relatively sedate for a jet boat. More about the scenery which is simply sensational, than a thrill ride. However it has its share of power and thrills. I would go on this for a more comprehensive look at the beauty but the Shotover if you want white knuckle thrills. Price is quite reasonable (for Queenstown)

Such a great trip The best we did in New Zealand You definitely get your Bang for your Buck!!! We had the very experienced, informative and entertaining Simon as our guide. Would highly recommend

I thought this might be one of those things that was a little too "touristy" - fast boats doing 360 degree turns on an icy river?? But some friends told us we had to do it, that the scenery was beautiful, so we did it. Well, it turned out to be a great experience! The boats hold about 10-12 people, so it's not too crowded, and the bars you hold onto are very secure, so the 360s were actually fun, plus we got a little splashed. The jet boats are incredibly fast - they said we were going as fast as 75 miles an hour at times, and the draft is so shallow (4") that you skirt the gravel banks as you follow the river's twists and turns. While you're moving so fast, it's hard to really pay attention to the scenery (I was trying to hold on to my glasses so they wouldn't blow off) but we stopped quite a few times and got a better chance to look around. And it was beautiful, with the incredible New Zealand mountains rising all above us. They said we went up the river about 75 km and back in about 2 hours, so we got into a pretty remote area and got to see the mountains up close. I highly recommend this company and you must take a jet boat ride if you're in the area.