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Queenstown Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting

Location Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
$150.05
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Overview

Kawarau Whitewater Rafting presents an exhilarating half-day adventure in Queenstown, famously known as the River Anduin from Lord of the Rings. This activity offers an ideal introduction to whitewater rafting for beginners, combining thrilling rapids with stunning scenery.

  • 🚀 Raft 8 kilometers of the Kawarau River, tackling grade 2-3 rapids and the occasional grade 2-4 rapid during high water levels.
  • 🏞️ Enjoy breathtaking views as you navigate through the river's flat stretches, perfect for friendly races against other rafts.
  • 💦 Experience the excitement of rafting down New Zealand's longest commercially rafted rapid, the Dog Leg, measuring 400 meters and rated grade 3/4.
  • 🧗‍♂️ Opt for an additional thrill with the optional cliff jumping section, or relax and watch your friends take the plunge.
  • 🚌 Meet at the RealNZ Visitor Centre at 88 Beach Street, where a courtesy coach will transport you to the raft base to collect your gear.
  • 📋 Receive comprehensive safety instructions and paddling techniques from experienced raft guides before hitting the rapids.
  • 🧥 All necessary rafting equipment, including wetsuits and clothing, will be provided as part of your package.
  • 🚿 Enjoy access to hot showers after your rafting adventure for a refreshing end to your experience.
  • 🥤 Food and drinks are also included to keep you energized throughout your half-day journey.

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Kawarau Whitewater Rafting
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

  • Extensive safety instructions and paddling techniques
  • Wetsuit, rafting clothing and all other equipment provided
  • Coach transport to and from Raft Base
  • Use of hot showers
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point
Check-in is required at least 20 minute prior to your departure time.
Return details
Check-in is required at least 20 minute prior to your departure time.

Meet our team at the RealNZ Visitor Centre at 88 Beach Street, Queenstown to begin your adventure! The courtesy coach will take you to raft base to collect all the gear included as part of the package. Once your all kitted up and ready to go, the raft guides will take you to the beginning of the rapids for the extensive safety briefing.

Raft through grade 2-3 rapids, take in the beautiful views, choose to join in on the optional rock jumping section for added fun.

Please note for safety we have minimum weight restriction of 40 kg and maximum weight of 120 kg to participate.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You must bring a swimsuit and towel
  • Maximum weight 120kg
  • Minimum weight 40kg
  • Minimum age is 13 years. Children aged between 13 and 15 years must be accompanied by a guardian
  • Rafting with any heart condition is prohibited
  • Rafting while pregnant is prohibited
  • Must be able to swim confidently
  • Participation in rafting activities involves a degree of risk and the rafting operator cannot absolutely guarantee participants' safety. Detailed whitewater rafting risk disclosures are available on the RealNZ website.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Queenstown Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting

    Location Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
    $150.05
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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