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Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting
Queenstown, New Zealand
“Where the only thing wilder than the rapids is the laughter echoing off the canyon walls.”
Join our Queenstown Rafting team on the iconic Shotover River for a whitewater rapid adventure. Your adventure begins with a short transfer from Queenstown to the Rafting Base, where you'll be fitted with wetsuit, rafting clothing and safety gear. 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 our world class guides 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.
What's Included
- ✓Safety briefing: comprehensive instructions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience
- ✓Post-rafting comfort: Hot showers at Rafting Base
- ✓Scenic 4WD Transfer: Travel along the iconic Skippers Canyon Road to your starting point
- ✓Whitewater rapid adventure: Navigate the thrilling rapids of the Shotover River
- ✓Return transport: Shuttle bus from our Queenstown store to the Rafting Base and back
- ✓All necessary gear provided: Full wetsuit, rafting clothing and safety equipment
