Shotover River Rafting

Kawarau River Rafting - Queenstown
Providing an adventure experience from calm to wild waters , Queenstown rafting has something for everyone.
Stunning natural surroundings and a raging river that runs wild all year make Queenstown the perfect location for white water rafting.
Highlights
Rafting River Anduin from the Lord of The Rings. Exhilarating fun rafting!
Regions Visited
Providing an adventure experience from calm to wild waters , Queenstown rafting has something for everyone.
Terms and Conditions
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Begin with an unforgettable coach trip into skippers canyon, famous for it's exciting cliff edges and gold mining history. Meet your river guide before beginning your white water rafting journey through the spectacular canyon. Rafting from deep creek over peaceful waters at first, you'll head towards the exhilarating rapids of the lower canyon. The adrenaline pumps as you paddle aftershock, squeeze, toilet,pinball and jaws to name a few. Raft the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel before shooting cascade rapid to complete your adventure. Before returning to Queenstown, enjoy a sauna and hot shower at Cavells rafting Base.
Tour Particulars
Duration : 4.5 hours
Departure Location : Queenstown Rafting Shop, 35 Shotover Street, Queenstown
Departure Time : 8.00am and 1.00pm
Departure Dates : Daily (suitable weather conditions).
Pace : Adventure
Level of fitness required: Moderate
Kawarau : River Grade 2-3
Minimum weight is 40 kg.
Minimum age is 13 years old.
Rafting trips require a minimum number of 8 clients to confirm.
Clients should be water confident.
What to bring
Swimsuit and towel
NZD299.00
Price includes
- Transfer to rafting put-in ,rafting on the Shotover river
- Transfer from downtown Queenstown to Cavells Rafting Base.
- Full wetsuit, rafting clothing and safety equipment.
- Extensive safety briefing
- Hot showers and sauna.
Cancellation policy
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 45 days or more before the start of the tour, the cancellation fee will be equivalent to the deposit paid
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 30 to 45 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 25% of the contract price
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 to 30 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 50% of the contract price
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 days or less before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 100% of the contract price
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