Head out on a full-day adventure filled with water activities such as high-speed jet boating and slow canoeing along the pristine Dart River Valley, plus a scenic back-country drive to view filming locations from the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Leaving Queenstown by bus, you pass by Lake Wakatipu with its magnificent Alpine scenery, and into the Dart River Valley and Mount Aspiring National Park.
Upon arrival at the glacier-fed Dart River, board your awaiting jet boat. Inhale the sharp air as your hour-long ride speeds past ancient beech forests, sheer cliffs and ridges, slowing to inch through walls of rock to reach your Funyak launch site in the heart of the national park.
Hop aboard the Funyak, an inflatable canoe, to leisurely explore the river and hidden side streams. Your guides teach you about the local flora, fauna, and areas of historical interest such as the Pounamu (greenstone) that made the river an important trading route for early Maori.
Next, stop at a forested glade by the water, with spectacular views of Mt Earnslaw, to enjoy a buffet lunch.
After lunch, canoe until you reach Paradise, where rolling farmland meets beech forest and the beautiful Diamond Lake. Hop into a 4WD for a back-country drive through Dart Valley and listen as your guide points out filming locations from the Lord of the Rings trilogy along the way.
When you reach the rustic town of Glenorchy, board the bus for a relaxing journey back to Queenstown.
Head out on a full-day adventure filled with water activities such as high-speed jet boating and slow canoeing along the pristine Dart River Valley, plus a scenic back-country drive to view filming locations from the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Leaving Queenstown by bus, you pass by Lake Wakatipu with its magnificent Alpine scenery, and into the Dart River Valley and Mount Aspiring National Park.
Upon arrival at the glacier-fed Dart River, board your awaiting jet boat. Inhale the sharp air as your hour-long ride speeds past ancient beech forests, sheer cliffs and ridges, slowing to inch through walls of rock to reach your Funyak launch site in the heart of the national park.
Hop aboard the Funyak, an inflatable canoe, to leisurely explore the river and hidden side streams. Your guides teach you about the local flora, fauna, and areas of historical interest such as the Pounamu (greenstone) that made the river an important trading route for early Maori.
Next, stop at a forested glade by the water, with spectacular views of Mt Earnslaw, to enjoy a buffet lunch.
After lunch, canoe until you reach Paradise, where rolling farmland meets beech forest and the beautiful Diamond Lake. Hop into a 4WD for a back-country drive through Dart Valley and listen as your guide points out filming locations from the Lord of the Rings trilogy along the way.
When you reach the rustic town of Glenorchy, board the bus for a relaxing journey back to Queenstown.
Select this option if your group size is 2 adults and up to 2 children ages 5–15.
Total price is RM 2, taxes included
It only takes 2 minutes
Live Commentary in English.
Total price is RM 1, taxes included
It only takes 2 minutes
Queenstown
Queenstown Information Centre
Corner Camp and Shotover Streets
Queenstown
Exciting jet boat ride along glacier-fed Dart River
Gentle canoeing in the Te Waipounamu World Heritage Area
4WD route past Lord of the Rings filming locations
Lunch in a forested glade with spectacular mountain views
Lessons on local flora, fauna & history
Guided jet boat tour of Dart River Valley
Guided Funyak tour of Dart River Valley
A back-country drive
Buffet lunch
Roundtrip transportation to and from select Queenstown hotels
Children must be 5 or older.
You must be at least 3 feet 3 inches (1 m) tall.
If you are pregnant you should not take part.
Family tour pricing is based on 2 adults and 2 children.
Funyak Canoe & Jet Boat Tour ratings based on 6 verified reviews
4.4 out of 5
Amazing experience; must do if you are able...requires a moderate level of physical activity pulling your canoe up river, deflating and loading the boats on a trailer (be prepared to work).
Thomas H
United States
We were bussed down to the Dart River where we were given wet suits and other garments to protect us from the cold. Very well organised. They gave us a brief talk about the speed boat and we were taken on a ride of our lives by Ethan who handled the boat with such precision and confidence. We had a ball doing 360 Degree turns and manoeuvres up the river. This was followed by canoeing with our designated guide up the river to our lunch destination. The scenery was breathtaking and the paddling a lot of fun!! They put out a very appetising lunch and then it was back in the funyaks to paddle back. Awesome day.
Laura L
Australia
Great day out, Experienced, helpful and friendly guides/instructors. would recommend to other people.
David R
Australia
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