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Queenstown · CANOES & KAYAKS

3 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Queenstown Worth Booking

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These are the 3 best canoes & kayaks tours around Queenstown, with what each one costs, how long it takes, and who it suits. Start at number one; it earns the top spot.

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown - Jet boat on the Dart River: thrilling, loud, and built for safety

1.Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $273Our pick

Jet boat up the Dart River and paddle a funyak back down in Mt Aspiring National Park, with pickup, picnic lunch, and Middle-earth views.

“We had an amazing trip! All of the staff were upbeat and knowledgeable! Ellie and JJ were an absolute blast. The sand flies were a pest but not enough to make the trip bad. Our favorite park was kayaking into the chasm and taking a dip in the crystal clear waters before lunch. Highly recommend this duo trip of jet boat and funyak to experience all the Dart river has to offer!”

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From Queenstown: Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip

From Queenstown: Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip - Queenstown to Glenorchy: the scenic drive that sets the mood

2.Dart River Canoe & Jet Boat Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 148 reviews · 390 - 510 minutes · from $256

Ride a jet boat, paddle a Funyak, picnic by the Dart River, then tour Paradise Valley film sites from Queenstown.

“Extremely well organised, ran like a boot camp. All staff so nice and friendly. Felt completely confident at all times. Equipment lent, all perfect. For improvement, Meet INSIDE the station building.”

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Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka

Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka - 22 km of Grade 1–2 rapids: what the paddle actually feels like

3.Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $250Best value

Half-day kayak on the Clutha from Wanaka: grade 1–2 rapids, full safety briefing, gear, snacks, transfers, and a jet-boat return.

“I would recommend having at least some kayaking experience before booking this, because I struggled as a novice, but our guides, Tyler and Joel, were great. If you have an adventurous spirit and can listen, you will do fine as a beginner. My Read more”

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