Category National Parks

Queenstown · NATIONAL PARKS

The 5 Best National Park Trips in Queenstown, Compared

5 reviewed

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience - Check-in at Dart River Adventures: quick prep, then gear up

1.Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 531 reviews · from $190Our pick

Jet-boat thrills on the glacier-fed Dart River plus Mt. Aspiring National Park views from Glenorchy, with naturalist guide and winter-warm gear.

“It was a thrilling experience, totally worth the money! Pedro, our jet boat driver was such an amazing guy, he took good care of us, did some thrilling stunts on the water and gave lots of good info. Would do it again!”

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Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka - The Guided Wilderness Walk: Moss Forest, Waterfalls, and Glacier-Fed Streams

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown - Queenstown to Manapouri: Coach Comfort and the Wilmot Pass First Look

4.Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 242 reviews · from $287

Cruise Doubtful Sound from Queenstown via bus and Lake Manapouri ferry, with live onboard commentary, wildlife spotting, and big Fiordland views.

“Wow! The staff was extremely accommodating throughout the day, regardless of the light rain we experienced. From the drivers of the buses, to the captains and their staffs working the boats everyone was fantastic & the day went quickly and was well organized. The buses and boats were clean and well kept. Having experienced both Doubtful and Milford this week, this tour was relaxing and informative and didn’t seem as long as I imagined. I loved the fact that everyone involved stressed the importance of preservation, and great to hear profits from this tour are donated to preserving this incredible place. Great team effort!”

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From Queenstown: Dart River Wilderness Jet Boat Experience

From Queenstown: Dart River Wilderness Jet Boat Experience - Getting to Glenorchy: pick transfers or self-drive on purpose