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Rafting the final rapid on the Shotover river
Rafting on the Shotover River
Rafting on the Shotover River
Rafting on the Shotover River
Rafting on the Shotover River

Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown

By Challenge Rafting
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$275 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
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Overview

Queenstown’s famous Shotover River provides the white water rafting action for those looking for extra excitement and thrills. Drive through Skippers canyon to the start of the rafting. Raft your way down the Shotover river taking on the wild and untamed rapids. Finish the trip rafting through the darkness of the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the drop into Cascade Rapid.

Activity location

  • Morning Star Reserve
    • 1 Arthurs Point Road
    • 9371, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 88 Beach Street
    • 88 Beach Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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Nov - April 23/24
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$275.41 x 1 AdultAU$275.41
Total
Price is AU$275.41
Until Fri, 22 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCourtesy coach transfers from centrally located meeting point
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll necessary equipment- wetsuit, life jacket, spray jacket, booties, helmet
  • What's includedWhat's includedBus Ride through Skippers Canyon
  • What's includedWhat's includedWhite water rafting down the Shotover River
  • What's includedWhat's includedHot showers
  • What's includedWhat's includedSafety briefing, professional guides
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is essential that all parties are confident swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
  • Weight restrictions - Under 40 kg (88lbs) and over 120kg (264lbs) will not be permitted to participate. (weighing maybe required upon check-in).
  • Minimum age - 13 years - Children aged between 13 and 15 years must be accompanied by a guardian
  • If a traveller wishes to discontinue with the rafting experience during the trip, the traveller is liable for all costs associated with removing them from the river. This term is void if a medical or natural emergency arises and evacuation is required.
  • If you are pregnant you cannot participate on this experience and if you do so without notifying the Raft Guides guides of your conditions you do so at your own risk
  • Under 18 years - Guardian conditions apply.
  • Suitable for water competent people of moderate fitness.
  • People with a heart condition or taking heart medication are unable to participate.
  • Trips are weather, river level and/or water temperature dependant.

Activity itinerary

Experience the rugged beauty and unspoiled grandeur of the breathtaking scenery as you conquer this wild and untamed river. Tackle six rapids along the Shotover River, with stretches of calm water to take in the views, go for a swim and soak up its gold mining history. The long and narrow grade 4-5 Mother is made up of rapids such as Aftershock, Squeeze, Toilet, and Pinball. Raft through the darkness of the 170-metre Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the Cascade Rapid to complete the challenge. *Please note for safety we have a minimum weight restriction of 40 kg and maximum weight of 120 kg, and it is also required that you are able to swim confidently to participate.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMorning Star Reserve
    • 1 Arthurs Point Road
    • 9371, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE88 Beach Street
    • 88 Beach Street
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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