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Alison_H, May 2026
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It was a cold, sunny autumn day but the welcome was very warm from pilot Tyler and barman, Ian. Blankets were privided for those on upper, outside viewing deck.
Tyler navigated the lake well and had good local knowledge that he shared along the way. Ian took drinks order and even brought drinks to us, thank you.
A very enjoyable 90 minutes and well worth the cost.
Natasha_V, May 2026
We had a wonderful day...
We had a wonderful day with our tour guide and driver, Sinchan! He was very friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgable (and took great photos of us!). Despite being a 12 hour tour with 8-10 hours of driving, it didn’t feel that long because of all the interesting commentary he provided for us on the surrounding history, geology, conservation, and anything else we were interested in, along with well-timed stops along the way to the fjord. The tour size was intimate and we enjoyed getting to know the other guests. The whole tour was timed very smoothly and we really appreciated being able to just hop onto the boat for our cruise right after arriving at the terminal. The scenery was jaw-droppingly gorgeous and we were able to appreciate it more from the passenger seats than if we’d driven ourselves. We definitely felt we got our money’s worth and would love to do another tour with Altitude if we ever return to NZ!
Dylan_G, May 2026
SO Perfect
So beautiful, so fun, perfect mix of outdoor and in the car, I felt like I saw so much! Absolute dream and I was so happy to take that journey. The lunch was great as well! Abbey was super knowledgeable, kind, and adjusted to everyone's schedule. She 100% made the trip even better.
Mary_F, Apr 2026
Fun times up on a zipline
I'm 73 and had never taken a zipline adventure before. I went with 5 friends, and we all had a blast! Saucer, Stephen and Emelie were wonderful, not only calming us all down, but showing us a wonderful, fun filled adventure. They showed us they all had a great sense of humor, while teaching us all about the area we were in on each platform. (I'm a Grade 1 teach and was impressed with their teaching skills!) One of my friends had injured her knee earlier in the day. All 3 of them made sure she was super safe, while still having fun! There was also a family of 4 with 2 young fearless girls who they catered to. We all had a delightful, very exhilarating time & a great way to end our day. I highly recommend this adventure to everyone.
William_F, Apr 2026
Exhilierating, exciting, and a great ride
A 25 minute ride that's worth the experience. Beautyful canyon scenery, thrilling, humerous, and exhilirating. The staff were very friendly, courteous, and welcoming. Ryan, our boat driver was awesome! He could handle the powerful engines and boat with ease. While in Queensland don't let this opportunity pass you by. This made our day.
Beth_M, Mar 2026
Too much fun? No such thing!
This was absolutely worth every cent! We enjoyed it so much, I seriously considered another ticket for the next available ride. Do it!!!! My only issue is a problem with downloading the pictures but they are working with me on that and I appreciate that
India_J, Mar 2026
Awesome rafting experience.
White water rafting was an incredible experience. Our guides (so sorry cannot remember their names) were awesome and made the rapids even that much more fun. Even got an opportunity to swim a bit and do some cliff jumping. This is a very family friendly event since the rapids were only level 2/3 (not bad at all), so for first timers, this is the one for you.
DEAN_M, Mar 2026
Perfect for littles!
So fun! Perfect for families with young children. Ours is only 3 yrs old and he had a great time. Nothing was too scary or dangerous for him. Our guide Mark was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. The gear you are provided keeps you warm and you don’t need to bring anything except maybe a towel for after if you plan on taking a dip in the river during the experience as it’s allowed in a couple of spots. Lots of great photo opps so bring waterprooof camera or cases. Will definitely do this again on next trip here
megan_k, Mar 2026
Team Jacob
What a 10/10 experience! Our tour guide was Jacob, and just like in the movie Twilight, I’m team Jacob.
My dad loved it, and he’s from New Jersey, they don’t like anything. My dad also said Jacob was very friendly and knowledgeable and he felt “safe in his hands”.
Personally, I felt like he projected his voice really well. Kind of like he was doing it from his diaphragm. I digress, you should do this tour, it’s great!
Tomer_G, Feb 2026
Perfect trip
Awesome trip. From the check in, transportation, debriefing, equipment to the jet boat and the rafting, everything was well organised, very professional and with a lot of humour. The jet boat was fun and Dan gave us some 360 and showed a tip from the boat abilities. In the rafting part, the river was amazing and Josh, our guide, took us safely through swimming, rock jumping and rapids crossing with a lot of funny and interesting talks in between. It was perfect! Everyone in the family loved it😎
Debbie_G, Feb 2026
Amazing trip with Dart River Adventures!!
I feel like jet boating + "funyaks" on the Dart River is a bit off the beaten track from the typical Queenstown adventures and is an absolute gem of a day trip. Starting the day with the breathtaking drive to Glenorchy got everything off to a great start. Check-in was a breeze and after getting sorted with wetsuits and lifejackets, we were whisked off in a short shuttle to meet our jet boat captain and then we were off on a fabulous trip up the Dart River. Quite different than going through canyons, we went up through the braided river and it was a super unique and beautiful experience. About an hour later, we were dropped off to meet our "funyak" guides and then paddled down river in 2-man inflatable kayaks. So scenic and fun. What really made the trip even more incredible was our lunch stop where we kayaked into a gorgeous chasm. It was just enough adrenaline for my partner who is not a daredevil, mixed with adventure and beautiful nature, I'd recommend this to anyone visiting the Queenstown/Glenorchy area. LOVED it! Thanks to John, our wonderful kayak guide. Sorry I can't remember our jet boat guides name, but he was terrific too.
Christa_P, Jan 2026
Delightful!
First, let me start by saying, our driver Keri made the tour one of the best we have taken. She was personable, helpful and when an issue went sideways at our first stop, she handled it with grace & humour. Her recommendations on what to do and see were spot on.
This the second hop on hop off wine experience and it did not disappoint! Do it, you will not regret it.
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