Kawarau River
From: $239pp
Grade 2 - 3
Duration: 4.5 hours
Adventure Overview
A great introduction to whitewater rafting, the four rapids on the Kawarau River are exciting and the scenery is superb.
This grade 2-3 rafting trip is perfect for first-time rafters, families and school groups. It provides a great taste of whitewater action with plenty of opportunities to splash around, try a cliff jump or even swim through a rapid!
Between rapids, you will experience calmer stretches of river, with a unique perspective of the historic Kawarau Bungy Bridge as your raft passes underneath. Experience the rugged Gibbston Valley wine region and Lord of the Rings country as you float through the rocky cliffs and blue waters of the Kawarau River.
The grand finale is the unforgettable 400 metre Dog Leg Rapid which ends your trip on New Zealand’s largest volume commercially rafted river.
Optional add on:
- Book a Jet 2 Raft - add an optional 30-minute Jet Boat ride to the raft. Double the fun!
Trips from November through to April.
- You need to be water competent with moderate fitness
- Travellers with a heart condition or taking heart medication are not able to participate
Kawarau River Rafting operated by RealNZ.
All rafting trips include:
- Whitewater rafting down the Kawarau River
- Full wetsuit clothing and rafting equipment
- Hot showers at the rafters lodge
- Combo option with a Jet Boat available
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Package Price:
$239.00
Please note that we require full payment to secure your booking.
Please call 0800 423 836 to check availability for booking enquiries within 24 hours.
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. See our terms and conditions for more information.
Our rafting trips operate in association with Queenstown Rafting.
Participation in rafting activities involves a degree of risk. Challenge Rafting cannot be held responsible for personal injury or for equipment loss or damage.
