Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown

4.8 (117 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation

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117 reviews

4.8

Rafting the final rapid on the Shotover river — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cascade Rapid- Shotover river — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Challenge Rafting

Ages: Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Courtesy coach transfers from centrally located meeting point
Included: All necessary equipment- wetsuit, life jacket, spray jacket, booties, helmet
Included: Bus Ride through Skippers Canyon
Included: White water rafting down the Shotover River
Included: Hot showers
Included: Safety briefing, professional guides

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

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 40.0 kg and maximum weight of 120.0 kg, and it is also required that you are able to swim confidently to participate.

Stop 1
Stop 2
Historic Skippers School
Skippers Canyon

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

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

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.

Pickup points

Using your ticket

Weight restrictions apply. Under 40kgs (88lbs) and over 120kgs (264lbs) are not permitted to participate.
You must be able to swim to attend this tour. Please contact us if you have questions or to discuss your swimming ability.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Not recommended for pregnant women

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.
You must speak or understand English.
Not able to participate if who have had Heart Surgery, Coronary Disease, Cardiac Arrest, or Heart-Related Medication excluding blood pressure medication
Must be able to swim at least 25 meters unassisted and have moderate fitness