Sport & Adventure

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Ready … Jet … Go!

Dart River … Ready, Jet, Go!

What do you get when you combine jet boat action in the Glenorchy region with an ancient forest guided hike and a scenic 4-wheel drive back-country tour? One awesome day out! And, if you are looking for all-out jet boat action and excitement, then there’s a second Dart River option worth considering…

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Abercrombie & Kent – Go Beyond the Extraordinary

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  Ready … Jet … Go! What do you get when you combine jet boat action in the Glenorchy region…

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