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Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown
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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in:
English
Offered languages
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- English
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.
What's Included
Courtesy coach transfers from centrally located meeting point
All necessary equipment- wetsuit, life jacket, spray jacket, booties, helmet
Bus Ride through Skippers Canyon
White water rafting down the Shotover River
Hot showers
Safety briefing, professional guides
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout
(multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point
If you have chosen to self drive to our Raft Base, 1 Arthurs Point Rd, Arthurs Point, please advise us and we can update your booking accordingly. Check in is 15 minutes prior to departure time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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.
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.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is essential that all parties are confident swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers 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 dependent.
Tags
Extreme Sports
Rafting
White Water Rafting
On the Water
Excellent Quality
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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