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RealNZ - Shotover River Whitewater Rafting

Highlights

Paddle the infamous grade 3-5 rapids of the Shotover River
Raft the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel
Navigate 6 exciting rapids
Enjoy outstanding world-class scenery

Get ready for a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure on the iconic Shotover river as we navigate the rapids that carve their way down the valley.

Your adventure begins with a 40-minute journey along the historic Skippers Road, one of the Top 10 most dangerous roads in NZ. We’ll get your adrenalin pumping even before you hit the water, as you travel down the dirt road cut during the 1860’s gold rush.

The upper section of the Shotover River gives you and your paddling team time to practice your paddle techniques and be briefed for the exhilarating rapids ahead. Our knowledgeable rafting guides who are expertly trained, and possess a keen sense of adventure will then navigate your raft through the grade 3- 5 rapids, aptly named aftershock, squeeze, toilet and Oh Sh*t.

Your journey comes to an end through the darkness of the 170m long Oxenbridge Tunnel before finally taking on the Cascade rapid. Don’t worry, hot showers are available on your return!

Per Person $299.00 (13 years +)

What's included

Transfer from downtown Queenstown to rafting base
Full wetsuit rafting clothing including booties & safety equipment
Scenic drive down Skippers Canyon Road
Extensive safety briefing
Rafting on the Shotover River
Hot showers
Transfer/ return travel to Queenstown downtown

Duration

Approximately 4.5 hours

Location

Check in at RealNZ Queenstown Visitor Centre, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 13
You must be able to swim.
You must have moderate fitness.
You must not be pregnant.
You must weigh between 40-120 KG.
You cannot have a diagnosed heart condition or high/low blood pressure.
Guardian conditions apply for under 18 years.

Bad Weather Refunds

If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

Trips are weather, river level and/or water temperature dependent.
It is advisable to leave valuables at home including cameras. No personal GoPros allowed on the trips for safety reasons.
Check In: Please check in a minimum of 30 minutes prior to departure.
Minimum booking numbers apply for trip confirmation. 'No shows' or cancellations within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable.

Available Bookings from 18 Jan to 31 Jan 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Jonas Pfab from Germany wrote on 05 December 2024

Sehr cooles nasses Vergnügen

Für uns war es das erste mal Rafting, und wir werden es mit Sicherheit nicht vergessen! Die Guides sind alle sehr cool drauf und sehr entspannt. Sehr gute verständliche Sicherheitseinweisung. Wir sind in den Stromschnellen mit unserem Boot umgekippt, aber es war so gut organisiert dass uns gleich Leinen zugeworfen wurden. Insgesamt ein sehr cooles Erlebnis was das Geld auf jeden Fall wert war!

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Christoph Mennerich from Germany wrote on 14 February 2020

Whitewater Rafting with Ico

Das Whitewater Rafting war richtig cool und spannend, aber auch Sport, denn man muss schon ein bisschen arbeiten. Aber ich würde es jeden empfehlen, der mal Lust hat, die Gewalt von Wasser zu spüren.

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Norman from Germany wrote on 27 December 2019

Langweilig

Ich fand den Tag sehr langweilig .2 Wasserfälle runter -die anderen hat man gar nicht bemerkt und da ca 30 Leute gestartet sind in zig Booten musste man immer auf andere warten .kann man machen aber muss man auch nicht wirklich gemacht haben .verständlich ist das sie Einweisungen machen mpssen usw aber das war alles viel Zuviel und es war im Großen und Ganzen ein Treiben auf dem Wasser mehr nicht

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Philipp from Germany wrote on 09 January 2019

Super Raftingtour

Wir buchten die Raftingtour aufm Shotover River, weil wir Bock auf etwas mehr Action hatten. Die ganze Crew war super drauf und hat alles prima gemacht. Klare Weiterempfehlung

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Cori from Germany wrote on 19 March 2016

Gern wieder

Schöner Ausflug, hatte es mir etwas erlebnisreicher vorgestellt....

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Hi Cori, Thanks for taking the time to review. Glad you enjoyed the trip!

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