Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-442 5688;
www.dartstables.com
;
Coll St)
Options include a two-hour 'River Wild'
ride ($135) and a 1½-hour 'Ride of the Rings' trip ($175) for Hobbity types. If you're
really keen, consider the overnight two-day trek with a sleepover in Paradise ($705).
High Country Horses
HORSE RIDING
( 03-442 9915;
www.high-country-horses.co.nz
; Priory Rd)
Offers many choices, ranging
from an hour-long 'Rees River Ride' ($80) to overnight and multiday treks.
Other Activities
Dart River Jet Safaris
JETBOATING
( 03-442 9992;
www.dartriver.co.nz
; adult/child $219/119; departs 9am & 1pm)
Journeys
into the heart of the Dart River wilderness, including a short walk through the beech
forest and a 4WD trip. The round trip from Glenorchy takes three hours. You can also
combine a jetboat ride with a river descent in an inflatable three-seater 'funyak' (adult/
child $319/219). Prices include Queenstown pick-ups.
Skydive Paradise
SKYDIVING
( 03-442 8333;
www.skydiveparadise.co.nz
;
Glenorchy airport; 12,000-15,000ft jump $335-409)
Tandem skydiving above some of the planet's most spectacular scenery.
Tours
Ultimate Hikes
WALKING TOUR
( 03-450 1940;
www.ultimatehikes.co.nz
; Nov-mid-Apr)
If you fancy comfort while ad-
venturing, Ultimate Hikes offers a three-day guided tramp on the Routeburn (from
$1225); a six-day Grand Traverse, combining walks on the Routeburn and Greenstone
Tracks (from $1660); and the Classic, an eight-day tour combining the Routeburn and
Milford Tracks (from $3155). All trips include meals and accommodation in Ultimate's
own comfortable huts. It also offers a one-day Routeburn Encounter ($169).
Glenorchy Base
WALKING TOUR
( 03-409 0960;
www.glenorchybase.co.nz
;
half-/full day from $350/420)
Specialises in
guided walks around the Glenorchy area. Highlights include bird-watching around Lake
Sylvan and a Routeburn Track day walk.
Private Discovery Tours
DRIVING TOUR
