Queenstown: Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting
ID: GYG875151-1377581
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
A scenic route down the waters of the Kawarau River brings the perfect conditions for those new to white water rafting!
Raft the Kawarau River, perhaps better known as the River Anduin in Lord of the Rings, for a great half-day activity in Queenstown This is a perfect introduction to whitewater rafting for first-timers. There will be plenty of rapids action plus time to sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Catch the free shuttle from the centre of town out to the raft base where you will be fitted out with all your gear.
Your rafting adventure covers 8-kilometers of the river. Take on grade 2-3 rapids and perhaps the occasional grade 2-4 rapid, when there are higher water levels. Enjoy flat stretches of river between the rapids where you have the opportunity to race your friends on the other rafts or jump out and swim.
Conclude your adventure by rafting the longest commercially rafted rapid in New Zealand, the Dog Leg. This is a 400-meter long and grade 3/4 rapid. Add some extra excitement by joining in on the optional cliff jumping section, or sit back and watch your friends take a leap.
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the beautiful Kawarau River
- Take on New Zealand's longest commercially rafted rapid
- Discover stunning surroundings used as film backdrops in major motion pictures
- New cliff-jumping section for adventure junkies (optional and weather dependent)
- Hot showers post-trip at the Rafting Base.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Participation in rafting activities involves a degree of risk and the rafting operator cannot absolutely guarantee participants' safety
Participants need to listen carefully to our guides' instructions
We reserve the right to cancel trips or substitute another river or section of river for safety reasons
Please ensure you have read and accept our terms and conditions prior to sending a reservation request
These rafting trips operate with minimum numbers of people. Customers need to reconfirm at least 24 hours prior to departure to ensure your trip will be operating
All trips operate dependent on weather, river level and/or water temperature.
Please check in at least 20 minutes before departure at the RealNZ Visitor Centre, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
