Shotover River
Step across this great frontier and meet the challenge of rafting the Shotover River. Experience the rugged beauty and unspoilt grandeur of the breathtaking scenery as you conquer this wild and untamed river. Tackle six rapids then raft through the darkness of the 170 metre Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the Cascade Rapid to complete the challenge. NOTE: the access to raft the Shotover River in winter is by helicopter only (June - mid Sept).Duration:
4 - 5 hours
Grade:
3 - 5
Departures:
Twice daily am and pm
Cost:
NZ$175 per person
Kawarau River
The four rapids on the Kawarau River are exciting and the scenery is superb. Between rapids you will experience calmer stretches of river, with a unique perspective of the historic Kawarau Bungy Bridge as your raft passes under. The Grande Finale is the unforgettable 400 metre Dog Leg Rapid to end your trip on New Zealand’s largest volume commercially rafted river.Duration:
4 - 5 hours
Grade:
2 - 3
Departures:
Twice daily am and pm
Cost:
NZ$175 per person
Heli Rafting
Combine the thrill of white water rafting with a helicopter flight! Experience a spectacular helicopter flight to the rafting launch site deep within Skippers Canyon. Then white water raft down the mighty Shotover River. Tackle six rapids then raft through the darkness of the 170 metre Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the Cascade Rapid to complete the challenge.Duration:
4 - 5 hours
Grade:
3 - 5
Departures:
Twice daily am and pm
Cost:
NZ$259.00 per person
Rates valid 01 Oct 2009 – 30 Sep 2010.