 1986 – 1989 |
Neil’s first operation Turbo Jet, a commercial jet-thrill tour, targeting the Free and Independent Traveller (FIT) adventure
market. |
| 1988 – 1996 |
Created the first real ‘back country’ jet boat tour with Dart River Jet Safari, near Queenstown, NZ. This ambitious but
highly successful operation was subsequently sold to Shotover Jet. |
1996 – Current |
Neil went on to open Dart Marine Ltd, a boat design and manufacturing business, now known as Jetboat.com |
| 1998 – 2000 |
Launched the worlds first coat to mountains eco-adventure, Waiatoto River Safari, on the West Coast of the Southern
Alps, NZ. |
| 1999 – 2004 |
Created the world famous Haast River Safari. The first jetboat operation to use fully enclosed craft, which was designed
to cater for large numbers, targeting the huge Group and Conference & Incentive tourism market. |
