Join one of the most popular tours in Queenstown and experience the adventure of white water rafting on the Shotover River. This iconic New Zealand tour is a must-do for your next Queenstown holiday itinerary.
Make your way down to the Queenstown Camp Street Store where you will meet the team. It is advised that you check in 20 minutes before your experience starts. From here you can jump on the shuttle that will take you to the Rafting Base at Arthurs Point. After meeting the guides, you'll be given your wetsuit, spray jacket and life vest to change into before getting on the bus. The bus will transport you to the start of the Skippers Canyon Road on Coronet Peak. For those choosing the Shotover Heli-Rafting option, this is where you will board the Helicopter.
After driving down the famous Skippers Canyon Road navigating the hair-raising cliff edges you will be grouped together to listen to your safety briefing at Deep Creek. Once you meet your guide you will start your Shotover River experience, tackling the grade 3-5 whitewater rapids (Aftershock, Squeeze, toilet and Oh Sh*t to name a few!) and rafting the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel. Paddle back to base and load up the rafts. Enjoy a hot shower and a cold beer (if you’d like, purchased at your own expense) at Canyon Brewing Co. Jump back on the shuttle to downtown Queenstown and relive the highlight reel with your friends.
Experience this action packed Queenstown day tour on your next New Zealand holiday!
Shotover River Heli-Rafting: Experience the thrill of a heli ride and white water rafting in the one tour. Take a helicopter over the famous Skippers Canyon. Jump in the Helicopter on Coronet Peak and fly through the canyon, right above Shotover River.
Departure Times: 1.00pm
Duration: Approx 4.5 hours
Tour does not operate on 25 December
Children: Rafting is not available to children under 13 years
What to Bring: Swimwear and towel
Please Note: It is recommended that no valuables be brought along. Minimum weight requirement - 40kg. Minimum 8 passengers required
Operated By: Queenstown Rafting - Shop located at 35 Shotover Street, Queenstown
