Category Kayaking & Paddling

Queenstown · KAYAKING & PADDLING

The 4 Best Kayaking & Paddling in Queenstown

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Of the 4 kayaking & paddling on this site, these 4 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the details that matter sit below, so you can choose in a few minutes and get back to the fun part.

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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Packraft Wanaka

Packraft Wanaka - Price and value: what you’re actually paying for

3.Packraft Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $272

Packrafting the Matukituki River near Wanaka with wetsuits, all gear, picnic lunch, photos, and hotel transfers in a small group.

“This was a really well planned trip, interesting commentary from the tour guides and got to see some back country that would be difficult to see otherwise. We had sue as our driver and Kayleigh as our river guide, both were excellent!”

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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

4.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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