Dart River Adventures

27/09/2024

Grab your people and come join our kaimahi (staff) here on the Dart river!

Don't forget your phone to capture the most beautiful scenes!

25/09/2024

The Chasm! ✨

Come explore this incredible UNESCO World Heritage protected area!!

Our secret little corner of Aotearoa.

24/09/2024

3,2,1... Discover the raw beauty of Dart River while navigating its twists and turns.

This view is just magical! Don't you think?

20/09/2024

Morena team! Keen for a ride on the jet boats this morning?

Who are you taking with you? Tag your adventure buddies below! 👇

18/09/2024

*These activities were performed by professionals 😬 *

Our team works super hard but we also love having a go at our own Funyak olympics when waiting for you to arrive!

16/09/2024

🌿 Kia ora whānau! It's Te Wiki o te reo Māori, and here at Dart River Adventures, we’re proud to weave the beautiful Te Reo Māori into our daily mahi (work). You may have seen some of these words in our posts, so today, we’re sharing a few we use the most!

Let’s learn them together so you can add a little more Te Reo Māori to your week!🖤

🌊 Waka kōpana – Jet boat
🌀 Tāhurihuri – Spin
⚡ Hohoro – Fast
🌟 Harikoa – Joyful, euphoric
👥 Kaimahi – Staff
🌿 Dart River - Te Awa-whakatipu – Dart River
🌏 Kaitiakitanga – Stewardship: protecting our environment and culture through guardianship
👋 Kia ora – Hello
🏔️ Tāhuna – Queenstown/Glenorchy

Give them a go, and next time you visit, you’ll be ready to kōrero with us!

16/09/2024

At the end of the day it's the people who volunteer to help carry the lunch from the river 👌

Check out where we set up for lunch on your Funyak adventure.

13/09/2024

Across Aotearoa and beyond, people are coming together to kōrero and deepen their connection with our beautiful language this Te Wiki oe te reo Maori week.
Join us on this journey and discover more about the rich heritage and language of New Zealand. Get involved, no matter where you are in the world – let's celebrate te reo Māori together!

Check out more about Te Wiki o te Reo Māori here: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024 - Reo Māori (reomaori.co.nz) and follow along this week for more.

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024 - Reo Māori.

https://www.reomaori.co.nz

13/09/2024

Just incase you are wondering… Dart River looks like this right now. Queenstown putting on a spring snow show! ❄️

12/09/2024

Come see the world from a whole new perspective!!

Jet boat driver Pedro, always providing the 📷 goods.

11/09/2024

Absolute bliss funyaking & admiring the BREATHTAKING scenery!

You have to add this one to your bucket list, sorry, we don't make the rules...

09/09/2024

Dart River Adventures is at the Outdoor Expo in Ōtautahi (Christchurch) this weekend!

Find us at stand 21, ready to chat with you about our epic experiences on the Dart River! Whether you’re drawn to jet boating adventures or serene Funyak journeys, we've got an exclusive expo-only deal just for you! 🙌

Swing by to have a kōrero with our team and get inspired for your next unforgettable adventure. Don’t miss out – come see us at Stand 21! 🎉

09/09/2024

Ready for the ultimate Queenstown adventure? Our friends at GO Rentals are giving you the chance to win a 7-day getaway for 2 valued at over $10,000! 🙌

Head to the link in the post below to find out more! 👇👇
T&Cs apply.

08/09/2024

We are gearing up for a busy spring / summer season here on the Dart River...

Tell us in one word what you are most looking forward to this summer? 👇 🌞

06/09/2024

POV this is your digital resting point 🍃

You are paddling down the Dart river with us...

Sound on for maximum appreciation for our paradise office.

04/09/2024

We love to see snippets from our Funyak guides day!

Did you know JJ is on day 326 of ice cold dips?

Whether a pre trip dip at the beansburn, or a dip after lunch at the chasm, JJ is on a personal mission to get to a full year of icy plunges! 💪 🧊

03/09/2024

Manaakitanga (hospitality) is one of the core values here at Dart River.

We take great pride in warmly welcoming manuhiri (visitors) to our experiences and showing you our local legacy.

Pounamu is precious taonga for Ngai Tahu, we cant wait to showcase our land and stories to you.

30/08/2024

Excuse me coming through on your Saturday morning, we have the Funyak crew to drop off and wilderness trips to pick up.

Busy day on the Dart!

29/08/2024

Jet boat driver Dan still blown away by the beautiful scenery on the Dart... ready to experience it for yourself?

27/08/2024

We asked our Funyak kaimahi (team) ... what is your favourite part of the Dart River?

See what they have to say 👇

25/08/2024

Queenstown's Winter secret: the best way to experience the unaccessible snow-capped mountains is from the seat of a jet boat!

https://www.dartriver.co.nz

23/08/2024

Nothing beats the magic of the Dart River in winter—snowcapped mountains landscapes, pristine waters, and the exhilarating rush of mother nature passing by on your jet boat ride.

Adventure awaits! See you on the Dart!

22/08/2024

That golden afternoon Rockburn glow 👌

Have you experienced the magic on the Dart River yet?

18/08/2024

Check that out for a front seat view... just another day in Paradise ❄️

18/08/2024

We love seeing our corner of the world featured on the world stage.

Check out what Qantas have to say about the best day drips in New Zealand 👇 👀

From cute towns to stunning nature walks, island wineries, pretty beaches and more, enjoy epic daytrips from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.