Wild Rivers Jet

An exhilarating trip through the magnificent rainforest gorges of the stunning King River. Marvel at stands of ancient Huon pines, and discover the areas fascinating past, when copper-laden trains rattled through the once bustling river port of Teepookana, now just a ghost town.

The life in the river has been destroyed by mining pollution but youll see bizarre, haunting and beautiful scenery along the way and perhaps some scientists studying how to clean up the water.

View the rain-forested gorges of the King River, the restored Abt Railway formation and the remains of the once bustling river port of Teepookana. See stands of Huon Pines along the river banks. Travel in safety and comfort in our exciting hi-performance jet boats.

Operates daily from Strahan Wharf between 0900 and 1700. Prices are $70 for adults, $42 for children 16 and under, $190 for a Family - includes two adults and up to three children. Discount of 10% for groups of five or more.

This tour includes all that the 50 minute option has to offer plus a short four wheel drive trip to Teepookana Plateau. You can spend around a half hour strolling through the mature Huon Pine Forest and visit a lofty viewing tower for superb 360 degree views. Visit a Piners' Hut for an insight into the lives of loggers of yester-year. Inspect a Forestry Tasmania's Huon Pine salvage coups and subsequent forest rehabilitation.

Caters for up to 10 passengers per trip. Includes comprehensive commentary. Departs from Risby Cove complex at 1100. Prices are $94 for adults, $50 for children 16 and under, $249 for a family - includes two adults and up to three children.