Shotover River White Water Rafting by RealNZ

Name: Shotover River White Water Rafting by RealNZ
Brand: Headout
Price: 178.53 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (114 reviews)

4.3(114)4 hr 30 minEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +12Queenstown

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Your experience

Tackle six grade 3–5 rapids on the Shotover River with expert guides in this action-packed 4.5-hour whitewater rafting adventure.

Getting started

Begin your journey in Queenstown, where a shuttle takes you to the Rafting Base for a safety briefing and gear fitting. After meeting your guides, travel by coach through Skippers Canyon to the river’s launch point.

What to expect

The Shotover River is renowned for its challenging rapids and dramatic canyon scenery, making it a premier destination for whitewater rafting in New Zealand.

Features

• Grade 3–5 rapids: Navigate six exhilarating whitewater sections, offering a thrilling test for water-competent swimmers.

• Skippers Canyon: Enjoy a scenic coach ride along cliffside roads, showcasing the region’s rugged landscape.

• Oxenbridge tunnel: Raft through a 170m tunnel, a unique highlight of the river route.

• Small group rafts: Experience the adventure with a maximum of 8 people per raft for a more personal outing.

• Comfort and safety: All wetsuits, jackets, helmets, and safety equipment are provided, with hot showers available at the end.

Raft the fast-moving waters of the Shotover River with an expert guide, tackling intense grade 3-5 rapids on this adrenaline-fueled adventure.
Travel by coach through the narrow, 22 km-long Skippers Canyon, where sheer cliffs drop to the winding Shotover River far below.
Ride through the 170m-long Oxenbridge Tunnel, carved during the gold rush, before bursting out into the churning whitewater of Cascade Rapid.
Paddle through surging rapids, surrounded by rugged schist cliffs and panoramic views of the Remarkables mountain range.
Fun fact: During the gold rush, the Shotover River was one of the world’s richest gold-bearing rivers, earning it the nickname "the richest river in the world!"

2-hour rafting on the Shotover River
Professional rafting guides
Round-trip bus transfer between Queenstown and the rafting base
All rafting and safety equipment including wetsuit and helmet
Use of hot showers

Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

• Board your raft at RealNZ - Queenstown Visitor Centre.

• Address: RealNZ Visitor Centre 88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.

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RealNZ Queenstown Visitor Centre, RealNZ Visitor Centre 88 Beach Street,, Queenstown, Queenstown
RealNZ Queenstown Visitor Centre, RealNZ Visitor Centre 88 Beach Street,, Queenstown, Queenstown, QUEENSTOWN, 9300, New Zealand
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Bring a swimsuit and towel for use after your rafting experience.
Bring a valid photo ID if you are under 18, as proof of age may be required.
Bring only essential personal items; lockers are available at the Rafting Base for storage.
Cameras, GoPros, and other recording devices are not allowed on the raft for health and safety reasons.
Personal clothing for rafting is not permitted; all necessary gear will be provided.
Spectators are not allowed on the river due to the remote location and terrain.