Slow Travel Winter Family Escape

Your Winter Family Escape

Enjoy an all inclusive 4 night stay in the luxury eco cabins at the Headwaters Eco Lodge at Camp Glenorchy. The Lodge is a world-class accommodation and dining facility, perfect as a base to explore Glenorchy and create memories of a lifetime. During your stay you will enjoy gourmet family breakfasts and dinners daily prepared by the Lodges executive chef.

Take a day out to participate in either a Wilderness Jetboat ride or upgrade to a full-day Funyaks experience combining the thrill of a jet boat ride on the braided, glacier-fed Dart River with a leisurely downstream float in an inflatable canoe deep in the heart of the Mount Aspiring National Park.

Marvel at the breathtaking scenery and crystal clear waters of this UNESCO World Heritage Area and explore side streams and hidden chasms which are largely inaccessible any other way. You’ll even make a stop along the way for a wilderness picnic lunch giving you a chance to stop, pause and really take in the incredible landscapes that the head of the lake has to offer.

Finish your adventure with a scenic drive on a 4WD bus between Paradise to Glenorchy, during which you can sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery.

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Two double inflatable kayaks paddling with snowcapped mountains in the background

Jet Boat travelling up river with mountains and blue skies

two kayaks paddling down river towards alpine mountain range

Pricing


2 Adults	$3,495

The Trip Inclusions and Details

How to Book
- Please contact The Headwaters Eco Lodge directly
- The Headwaters Eco Lodge will book you in directly
- *Pricing may vary depending on numbers for the Funyaks Experience
Inclusions
- 4 nights' accommodation at The Headwaters Eco Lodge at Camp Glenorchy
- Package is for families - 2 adults. Other group sizes welcome, please note costs will differ
- Gourmet dinners and family breakfasts
- Dart River Adventure Wilderness Jet or Funyaks Experience
- Optional return complimentary airport or CBD transfers from Queenstown
Restrictions
- Children must be at least 5 years old to join the Funyaks Experience.
- Child age is 5 - 15 years
- Minimum child height is 100cm, but may be increased to 120cm in some river conditions.
- This experience is not suitable for pregnant women, those with specific medical conditions, including people who suffer from back or neck injuries. Please contact us prior to booking so we can assess and advise your suitability to travel.
Transport
- Transport between Queenstown and Glenorchy is included in this package if required.
What to bring on your Dart River Adventure
- Sunglasses
- A woollen hat or beanie
- Gloves (during the colder months)
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Warm outer layer
- Sturdy footwear
- Small bag
- Camera - please note all belongings are carried at your own risk
What we provide on your Dart River Adventure
- Highly experienced professional drivers and guides
- A modern, well maintained fleet of twin engine jet boats
- Life jackets
- Buffs
- Wetsuits
- Booties
- Spray Jackets
- Wilderness Picnic Lunch

Woman with woolen hat and lifejacket shown sitting in jet boat

Have further questions?

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Group of four kayaks in river paddling towards mountain range in distance

Breath-taking Scenery

Check out our photo gallery to discover the breath-taking landscapes of the Dart River and Mt Aspiring National Park.

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