Shotover River Whitewater Rafting
Features
Overview
Join one of the most popular tours in Queenstown and experience the adventure of whitewater rafting on the Shotover River. This iconic New Zealand tour is a must-do for your next Queenstown holiday itinerary.
Make your way to the Queenstown departure point where you'll meet the team and your new rafting friends. From here the shuttle will take you to the rafting base where you'll be given your full wetsuit, rafting clothing and safety equipment. There is an extensive safety briefing provided by your guides before another shuttle bus travels via Skippers Canyon Roads to the start of Deep Creek.
Now, the adventure begins! The Shotover River Whitewater Rafting experience tackles six grade 3-5 whitewater rapids as well as the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel. Witness some of the most scenic environments in the world through the stunning canyons. Paddle back to base and enjoy a hot shower. 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!
Highlights
- Trip through Skippers Canyon
- Scenic environments
- Watewater Rafting on Shotover River
Inclusions
- Shuttle bus from Queenstown to the Rafting Base
- Full wetsuit, rafting clothing and all safety equipment
- Extensive safety briefing
- Shuttle bus to Deep Creek via Skippers Canyon Road
- Rafting on the Shotover River
- Hot showers at Rafting Base
- Return shuttle to downtown Queenstown
- Complimentary digital photo library sent directly to you after your trip
Times
Departs: daily at 8.00am or 1.00pm from RealNZ Visitor Centre, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown. Please make your own way to the departure point.
Returns: 12.30pm or 5.30pm
Tour does not operate on Christmas Day 25 December or between end of April - mid October.
Additional Info
Children: Minimum age is 13 years old (proof of age may be required, and staff reserve the right to decline participation if age is in doubt). Participants under 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult or have parental/guardian consent.
What to Bring: Swimwear and towel. Do not bring any valuables.
Note: Minimum numbers are required to operate. Minimum weight is 40kg and maximum weight is 120kg (weight will be verified upon check-in). Participants must be water-competent (i.e. able to swim 25m unaided) with moderate fitness. Participants with any heart condition (except managed blood pressure with medication) are not able to participate. Participants who are pregnant are not able to participate. Participants must be able to understand and follow safety briefings in English. If not, a member of their party must be able to translate.
Operated By: RealNZ