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Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

Location Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
$180.18
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Shotover River offers an exhilarating whitewater rafting adventure through some of New Zealand's most stunning scenery. Join our expert guides for a thrilling experience that combines excitement with breathtaking views.

  • 🚗 Short transfer from Queenstown to the Rafting Base, where you'll be equipped with a full wetsuit, life jacket, spray jacket, and helmet.
  • 🛣️ Enjoy a scenic 40-minute drive along the historic Skippers Canyon Road, known for its dramatic landscapes and thrilling reputation.
  • 🌊 Begin your rafting journey on the upper section of the Shotover River, practicing essential paddling techniques with guidance from our world-class instructors.
  • 🌪️ Navigate through exhilarating rapids like After Shock, Jaws, Toilet, and Sequel as you move into the lower canyon.
  • 🌌 Experience the thrilling plunge into the 170-metre-long Oxenbridge Tunnel, culminating in a burst of excitement at Cascade Rapid.
  • 🚿 After your adventure, relax with hot showers at the Rafting Base to warm up before heading back to Queenstown.
  • 📸 Capture your adventure with included digital photos, ensuring you can relive the memories of this exciting day.
  • 🛑 Safety briefing provided to ensure all participants are well-informed and prepared for a safe rafting experience.
  • 🏋️‍♂️ Minimum weight requirement of 40 kg and maximum weight limit of 120 kg to participate in the rafting adventure.
  • 📅 Suitable for ages 13 and up, with guardians required for participants aged 13 to 15, and a waiver for those aged 16 to 17.

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Shotover Raft
Shotover River: Shotover River Whitewater Rafting (grade 3-5) with 4WD adventure through Skippers Canyon
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

  • All necessary gear provided: Full wetsuit, rafting clothing and safety equipment
  • Return transport: Shuttle bus from our Queenstown store to the Rafting Base and back
  • Whitewater rapid adventure: Navigate the thrilling rapids of the Shotover River
  • Scenic 4WD Transfer: Travel along the iconic Skippers Canyon Road to your starting point
  • Post-rafting comfort: Hot showers at Rafting Base
  • Safety briefing: comprehensive instructions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience
  • 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.

Your adventure begins with a short transfer from Queenstown to the Rafting Base, where you'll be fitted with a wetsuit, life jacket, spray jacket, and helmet.

From there, enjoy a 40-minute drive along the historic Skippers Canyon Road, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and reputation as one of New Zealand's most
dangerous roads. Once you arrive at Deep Creek, you'll start on the upper section of the Shotover River, where your guide will help you practise paddling techniques. As you move into the lower canyon, the excitement builds with rapids like After Shock, Jaws, Toilet, and Sequel.

The highlight of the journey comes as you plunge into the darkness of the 170-metre-long Oxenbridge Tunnel before bursting into Cascade Rapid for a thrilling finish. After a short walk back to the Rafting Base, you can warm up with hot showers
before returning to Queenstown.

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

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Must be able to swim
  • Rafting while pregnant is prohibited
  • Rafting with any heart condition is prohibited
  • Minimum weight 40kg
  • Maximum weight 120kg
  • Minimum age is 13 years. Children aged between 13 and 15 years must be accompanied by a guardian
  • All travelers between the age of 16 and 17 years require a waiver to be signed by a guardian if they are unaccompanied
  • You must bring a swimsuit and towel
  • Rapids vary with water levels. Shotover route usually includes class 3-5 rapids, depending on conditions
  • Digital photos included to remember your adventure!
  • • 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 Shotover River White Water Rafting

    Location Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
    $180.18
    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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