White Water Rafting Queenstown New Zealand
Queenstown Rafting offer
Kawarau River Rafting, Shotover
River Rafting and Shotover Heli Rafting
the ultimate new Zealand white water rafting experience.
Queenstown Rafting are the
outdoor adventure activity and adrenaline specialists, offering
numerous rafting and adventure packages, for a truly exciting and
memorable New Zealand vacation!
A licenced operator, Queenstown
Rafting is recognised as a leader in the field of river safety and
proactive risk management. We actively contribute to the
development of New Zealand rafting standards.
Our guides are fully licenced
and are carefully chosen on the basis of their skill and
experience, their ability to make sound decisions and their
ability to communicate and identify with our clients.
All trips include:
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Hot showers and sauna
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Complimentary snack and refreshments provided
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Extensive safety instructions and paddling
techniques
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Full wetsuit rafting clothing and all other
equipment provided
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Morning departures -- Hotel pick ups
Afternoon departures -- Queenstown Rafting Adventure Centre, 35
Shotover St, Queenstown
Kawarau
River Rafting
Queenstown’s Kawarau is the
largest volume river rafted commercially in New Zealand, ideal for
first-time rafters and adrenaline junkies alike.
Stretches of quiet water allow
ample time to practice paddling techniques, look at the scenery or
get caught up in a friendly water fight.
Four rapids -- Smiths Falls,
Twin Bridges, Do Little Do Nothing, and of course, the
unforgettable 400m Chinese Dog Leg, make this trip a great
introduction to the thrills and adventure of white water rafting.
Package Includes:
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Transfer to Kawarau River put-in point
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Raft the Kawarau River
Return transfer to Cavell’s Rafting Lodge
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Transfer/Return travel to Queenstown Rafting
Adventure Centre where you can view you rafting photos for
purchase
Duration: 4 Hours
Timetable: Summer & Winter --8.15am & 1.15 pm
Shotover
River Rafting
Year round adventure - except
1st June - 30th September, when Heli-Rafting is the only option.
Begin with an unforgettable
coach trip on the historic Skippers Road along old goldminers
trails into Skippers Canyon, unparalleled in terms of scenery.
Rafting from Deep Creek over
peaceful waters at first, we head toward the exhilarating rapids
of the lower Canyon, experiencing the memorable rapids Rock
Garden, Sharks Fin, Toilet, Pinball, Jaws, Sequel and the
unforgettable 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel, followed closely by Cascade
Rapid.
Duration:4˝ Hours
Timetable: Summer -- 8.15 am & 1.15 pm
Winter (1 June - 1 September) -- Helirafting only
as below
Shotover
River Heli Rafting
The ultimate adventure activity!
Shotover River Heli Rafting is
the only way to experience Shotover River rafting in winter as
well as summer!
Climb aboard your
jet-turbine-powered helicopter for a spectacular flight up
Skippers Canyon, the site of one of the world’s richest gold
strikes. The flight pushes your adrenalin level to the edge with a
rollercoaster ride through the Canyon.
Rafting from Deep Creek over
peaceful waters at first, we head toward the exhilarating rapids
of the lower Canyon, experiencing the memorable rapids Rock
Garden, Sharks Fin, Toilet, Pinball, Jaws, Sequel and the
unforgettable 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel, followed closely by Cascade
Rapid.
The ultimate Queenstown outdoor
adventure!
Adventure Package Includes:
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Travel to O’Connells Heli-Pad, Coronet Peak
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Rollercoaster helicopter flight to Deep Creek in
summer and Boulder Beach in winter, Skippers Canyon
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Raft the Shotover River
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Transfer/Return travel to Queenstown Rafting
Adventure Centre
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