Dart River Safaris Funyaks: A journey that touches your soul

Dart River Safaris offers your senses a feast of spectacular natural beauty on a journey into the wilderness of a World Heritage area.

Located just 45 minutes from Queenstown in the frontier town of Glenorchy, Dart River Safaris takes you to Paradise and beyond.

Explore the magic of
the Dart River region

A total wilderness experience, just 45 minutes from Queenstown

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Funyaks

Dart River Funyaks combines a 1 ¼ hours Jet Boating, 2 hour Canoe trip, Wilderness lunch, and 30 minute back road journey.

The Funyaks trip allows visitors to truly explore this area with the canoes (Funyaks) allowing access to parts of the river inaccessible by jet boat.

Jet boat for 1 ¼ hours to the upper reaches of the Dart River, where visitors disembark and inflate their own canoe.

After safety and paddling instruction, your Funyak journey begins.

Paddle downstream amidst glaciers, rocky peaks and dense rainforests. Explore the Rock Burn Chasm (accesable only by canoe).

Paddle to Paradise then transfer to an awaiting back coach for the return trip through Paradise, taking in Lord of the Rings locations en route.

Funyaks is a full day option, and includes lunch.

A Funyak is a wide and stable inflatable canoe, making it ideal for the Grade 2 Dart River.

It is suitable for all ages and average levels of fitness – no experience is necessary.

(Allow 9 hours from Queenstown or 7 hours from Glenorchy)

Every Safari includes:

Friendly guides and lively commentaries.
History and nature: an eco-experience.
Magnificent views of the Southern Alps
Family packs and charters available.
Own transport can be used to arrive in Glenorchy or alternatively transfers are available from all major accommodation providers (charges apply - see below ) in Queenstown to Glenorchy.

Comfort & Safety:

Life jackets are supplied
Spray jackets, hats & gloves are available if required .
carried at the owners risk
Lockers available for your personal belongings during safari
Time is allowed for an optional light meal in Glenorchy prior to coach departure to Queenstown
Drivers complete 120 hours of training before carrying their first passenger.

Important Information

In summer months sunscreen, sunglasses and sunhat are essential and insect repellent is recommended.
Bring very warm cloths in winter or cool weather. Eyewear is essential along with warm hat and gloves, a fleece jacket and windproof outer jacket.
There are 2 toilet stops on the trip. One at our Glenorchy base and one half way through the trip.

Jet boats are a New Zealand invention. Originally thought of as a mode of transport so that farmers can check on stock in high country stations, Dart River takes advantage of a jet boats manoeuvrability to gain access to areas of the river which would otherwise be inaccessible.

The forests of this region sit within a World Heritage Area, one of the only natural sites of its kind that is accessible to the public. Our guides detail the fascinating history of this area from the days of Gondwanaland, to quests by Maori for prized pounamu, to the present day efforts of New Zealand’s department of conservation for the preservation of the area.

Locations from the Lord of the Rings are a highlight to many visitors to this region. Whilst walking amidst the ancient tress it is easy to see why Peter Jackson choose this area for much of the filming of his epic trilogy.

The high country farmland that we journey through is the site of many other well know films and advertising campaigns.

Dart River Safaris is a journey that touches the
soul of any visitor lucky enough to experience it.

Rates for Funyaks

Quoted in New Zealand dollars ($NZ) per person*

Dart River Fun Yaks - Adult from Queenstown

01 Nov 2009 to 30 Sep 2010	$NZ 279.00*
01 Oct 2010 to 30 Sep 2011	$NZ 289.00*

Funyaks (from Queenstown) - transport provided. Approx 9 hours ex Queenstown. 01 June - 30 September only 1 daily departure at 8.00am ex Queenstown.

Dart River Fun Yaks - Child (5-15 inc.) from Queenstown

01 Nov 2009 to 30 Sep 2010	$NZ 179.00*
01 Oct 2010 to 30 Sep 2011	$NZ 189.00*

Funyaks (from Queenstown) - transport provided. Approx 9 hours ex Queenstown. 01 June - 30 September only 1 daily departure at 8.00am ex Queenstown.

Dart River Fun Yaks - Family Pack from Queenstown

01 Nov 2009 to 30 Sep 2010

$NZ 749.00*

Funyaks (from Queenstown) - transport provided. 2 Adults & 2 Children (5-15 inc.). Approx 9 hours ex Queenstown. 01 June - 30 September only 1 daily departure at 8.00am ex Queenstown.

*Includes 12.5% government taxes (GST). For the Fun Yaks, children must be a minimum of 5 years old, child prices extend to 15 years old. Always dress warmly, wear comfortable walking shoes/boots and bring eyewear, sunglasses or prescription glasses. Bring a sunhat and sunscreen in summer, and a warm hat and gloves in winter. *Winter specials not available in conjunction with any other offer.

Cancellation Policy: 24 hours notice is required to avoid a cancellation fee.

Booking Enquiries

Email	Funyaks@newzealandreservations.co.nz
Toll Free Numbers	within New Zealand	0800 804 111
	within Australia	1800 149 007
Rest of World Numbers	Phone	+64 3 355 9902
	Fax	+64 3 355 9907

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