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Experience the thrill of jet boating along the picturesque Dart River valley then explore ancient beech forests which lie unchanged over millions of years in this amazing tour of stunning Mount Aspiring National Park.

• Pick up and drop off from Queenstown hotels
• 45 minute tour along scenic highway by luxury coach
• 1.5 hour scenic jet boating on the Dart River
• 30 minute guided walk through ancient beech forest
• 50 minute back road coach ride to Paradise
• All technical equipment required is provided – lifejacket and splash-proof coat for jet boating
• Informative commentary on the area and its history
• Light meal served after your tour

Experience the thrill of jet boating along the picturesque Dart River valley then explore ancient beech forests which lie unchanged over millions of years in this amazing tour of stunning Mount Aspiring National Park. 

Travel by coach from Queenstown along the beautiful highway to the serene hamlet of Glenorchy at the northern-most tip of Lake Wakatipu.  Here you will begin your scenic jet boat ride along the remote Dart River valley, set between the bush clad and snow-capped mountains of Mount Aspiring National Park.  The Dart River bowl is an area of great beauty and Lord of the Rings fans may recognise it as the setting for Isengard in Peter Jackson’s trilogy, with Mt Earnslaw in the background providing a magnificent backdrop.

From here you will be taken on a gentle guided walk on which you will learn a great deal about the area and its history, as this is a region where pounamu (greenstone) was highly sought after by early Maori.  After your 30 minute guided walk through the ancient forests in this unique World Heritage area you will travel by coach along back roads to aptly named Paradise, the area used to film both the Elvish woods of Lothlorien, and Amon Hen – the site of the last great battle in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings.  From here your luxury coach will return you to Queenstown along the shores of the Lake Wakatipu.

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• Optional gratuities
• Lunch

You will need boots or sturdy, waterproof shoes

Please dress for the conditions on the day. In summer we recommend you have with you a sunhat, sunglasses, sun-block and insect repellent. In winter we recommend you dress very warmly in layers that are easy to remove. You will need to have a hat and gloves, a fleece top and a windproof jacket.

Please bring your camera with you, and plenty of film as there will not be the opportunity to purchase film. Please note that cameras are allowed on the jet boat at owner’s risk.

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