Queenstown: Shotover River Whitewater Rafting Trip
ID: GYG426585-768221
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Tackle six rapids along the Shotover River on an adrenaline-pumping whitewater rafting trip. Marvel at breathtaking scenery, navigate rapids, and go for a swim when the water is calm.
Enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting on this river trip. Raft past the rugged beauty of the Shotover River, drive into Skippers Canyon, and cool off in the water.
Meet in Queenstown and hop on a bus to head to Skippers Canyon and the Shotover River. At the river, get into your wetsuit and learn about your rafting equipment from your guide. After a safety briefing, get into the water to begin your adventure.
Raft down the Shotover, shooting through 6 grade 4-5 rapids. Navigate the Aftershock, Squeeze, Toilet, and Pinball rapids, before entering the darkness of the 170-meter-long Oxenbridge Tunnel.
Between rapids, enjoy the calm water and the canyon's natural beauty. Cool off with a swim in the river or relax in the sun. Finish your rafting adventure with the challenging Cascade Rapid before arriving back at the base in Queenstown.
Highlights
- Feel the adrenaline rush of navigating 6 intense rapids on the Shotover River
- Raft through harrowing darkness for a thrilling 170m in the Oxenbridge Tunnel
- Travel through pristine and rugged nature in the hard-to-access Skippers Canyon
- Navigate the challenging Shotover River whitewater rapids with a guide's help
- Stay safe with the provided wetsuits, rafting equipment, and a safety briefing
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will get wet during this activity
This activity takes place rain or shine
All participants must sign a waiver form
Rafters must be water-confident, able to swim in fast-moving water, and agree to carefully follow guides' instructions
This activity is not suitable for those under 13 years of age, under 88 pounds (40kg), or over 264 pounds (120kg), nor for those who have a heart condition or are taking heart medication, nor for pregnant women
Rafters under 16 years must be accompanied by a guardian, and rafters under 18 years must have a waiver form signed by a guardian
Participation in rafting activities involves a degree of risk, and the rafting operator cannot absolutely guarantee participants' safety
The local partner reserves the right to refuse participation and cancel or amend any trips due to insufficient numbers or river, road, or weather conditions in the interest of all rafters’ safety
Meet at the Challenge Rafting location in 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.
