Shotover RiverGrade 3-5
Duration 4-5 hours
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$299pp
Step across this great frontier and meet the challenge of whitewater rafting on Queenstown’s famous Shotover River.
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 magnificent view, go for a swim and soak up its gold mining history.
The long and narrow grade 4-5 ‘Mother’ rapid is made up of rapids such as Aftershock, Squeeze, Toilet, and Pinball. Experience rafting through the darkness of the 170-metre Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the Cascade Rapid to complete the challenge.
The Shotover River is accessed vehicle to the remote rafting launch site in Skippers Canyon forged out by gold miners during the big Queenstown gold rush. The Shotover river is undoubtedly the more challenging experience so make sure you are up for it.
What you need○ Swimsuit and towel
○ To be water competent
○ Moderate level of fitness
○ Minimum 13 years of age and 40kg
○ Maximum weight 120kg
○ Guests with a heart condition or taking heart medication are not able to participate
trips include○ Safety briefing
○ Whitewater rafting
○ Full wetsuit, booties, life jacket and rafting equipment
○ Hot showers at the Rafters Lodge
○ Transport
Rafting experiences run from November through to April. Shotover River Rafting operated by RealNZ. Book NowGot Questions?