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Queenstown: Shotover River Whitewater Rafting Trip
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Queenstown: Shotover River Whitewater Rafting Trip

By Challenge Rafting
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Overview
  • Feel the adrenaline rush of navigating 6 intense rapids on the Shotover River
  • Raft through harrowing darkness for a thrilling 170m in the Oxenbridge Tunnel
  • Travel through pristine and rugged nature in the hard-to-access Skippers Canyon
  • Navigate the challenging Shotover River whitewater rapids with a guide's help
  • Stay safe with the provided wetsuits, rafting equipment, and a safety briefing

Activity location

    • Queenstown
    • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Meet at the Challenge Rafting location in Queenstown.
    • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWetsuit
  • What's includedWhat's included Rafting equipment
  • What's includedWhat's included Whitewater rafting trip
  • What's includedWhat's included Professional photography services
  • What's includedWhat's included Safety briefing
  • What's includedWhat's included Transport to the river
  • What's includedWhat's included Hot shower
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 13 years, Non-swimmers, People over 264 lbs (120 kg), People under 88 lbs (40 kg), People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting on this river trip. Raft past the rugged beauty of the Shotover River, drive into Skippers Canyon, and cool off in the water.
Meet in Queenstown and hop on a bus to head to Skippers Canyon and the Shotover River. At the river, get into your wetsuit and learn about your rafting equipment from your guide. After a safety briefing, get into the water to begin your adventure.
Raft down the Shotover, shooting through 6 grade 4-5 rapids. Navigate the Aftershock, Squeeze, Toilet, and Pinball rapids, before entering the darkness of the 170-meter-long Oxenbridge Tunnel.
Between rapids, enjoy the calm water and the canyon's natural beauty. Cool off with a swim in the river or relax in the sun. Finish your rafting adventure with the challenging Cascade Rapid before arriving back at the base in Queenstown.

Location

Activity location

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    • Queenstown
    • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Meet at the Challenge Rafting location in Queenstown.
    • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand