Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join our Queenstown Rafting team on the iconic Shotover River for a whitewater rapid adventure. Our world class guides are second to none, always going the extra mile to make your trip one to remember forever.
Start with an unforgettable coach trip through Skippers Canyon, famous for it's exciting cliff edges, enough to get your adrenaline pumping before we hit the water.
Experience grade 3–5 whitewater rapids in one of the most scenic environments in the world. The rapids can change on a daily basis, but be assured our guides are expertly trained and have a keen sense of adventure. They will guide you through canyons, navigate the rapids and the famous 170m Oxenbridge tunnel to finish.
4WD Transfer to Deep Creek via Skippers Canyon Road
Shuttle bus from our Queenstown store to the Rafting Base
Return shuttle to downtown Queenstown
Extensive safety briefing
Full wetsuit, rafting clothing and all safety equipment
Rafting on the Shotover River
Hot showers at Rafting Base
Food and drinks
Departure Point
RealNZ Visitor Centre 88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Please check-in at least 20 minutes prior to your trip departure.
Return Details
RealNZ Visitor Centre 88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Please check-in at least 20 minutes prior to your trip departure.
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local 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.
IgnacioValdesC
12 Oct 2024
Very clear and safe….the guides accompany you at all times ensuring a fun experience…… Highly recommend!!!! ………………..
melanierI1284ZC
10 May 2024
Fantastic tour for anyone looking for a nice half day option. The rapids were fun but nothing requiring prior skills. Staff were great guides - and the safety kayaks provide a nice backup should you happen to fall out (nobody did on my tour, but can happen).
Gorgeous area so the scenery was also stunning. The drive in was full of beautiful scenery and then the river itself was amazing - plenty of relaxing sections between the rapids to soak it in. Really enjoyed it and love that they include the photos in the price - so I have some pictures to share with family and friends (the other adventure tour I did wanted 20% on top of the tour price for photos).
If I’m back in Queenstown I’d be looking to go again.
_jackieaa1
19 Apr 2024
Very well organised and great fun! The drive en route was so worth seeing, and the rafting exciting but the team made sure you were kept as safe as possible. A very professional set up and a great way to enjoy the area around Queenstown.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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