GUIDE FOR GUIDES & COACH DRIVERS

Information

We offer a unique one-way boat cruise on the Haast River, tailored to meet your schedule as you travel between Queenstown and the Glaciers.


The Tour


One-way / One hour on the river: Departures are from the Haast Bridge (ex Glaciers) or Roaring Billy Falls (ex Queenstown).

Bridge to Bridge: Return trip from the Haast Bridge, ideal either as a time filler (e.g. before lunch), or as an afternoon option if staying overnight in Haast.



Travelling Times


SOUTHBOUND:

  • Franz Joseph - 2 hours
  • Fox Glacier - 1.5 hours
  • Paringa Salmon Farm - 45 minutes or 1 hour if stopping at Knights Point

NORTHBOUND:

  • Makarora Country Cafe - 45 minutes or 1 hour if stopping at Thunder Creek Falls
  • Fox Glacier - 1.5 hours
  • Pleasant Flat Bridge - 18 km from Bridge.

Please confirm your passenger numbers and your estimated time of arrival from either of these points.


Payment


Payment is processed at our Mobile Office, on the north side of the Haast Bridge. (We accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex, China Union Pay or cash)


Remember


Our safety plan requires the tour guide to accompany these groups to translate the instructions of our boat drivers.


USB and DVD


Haast River Safari has short promotional video of the tour which is available to view here or you can get a copy from our mobile office.