Queenstown: Shotover River Whitewater Rafting Trip

By Challenge Rafting

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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

- Morning Star Reserve 1 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand | Meet at the Raft Base located at 1 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point (approx. 10 minute drive from centre of Queenstown). Please contact Challenge Rafting reservations if you would prefer to self drive to the Raft Base.
- Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Bags, Cameras, Cellphones, Drinks in the vehicle, Intoxication, Selfie sticks, Smoking, Smoking in the vehicle, Smoking indoors, Vaping, Video recording
- 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

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.

- Morning Star Reserve 1 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand | Meet at the Raft Base located at 1 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point (approx. 10 minute drive from centre of Queenstown). Please contact Challenge Rafting reservations if you would prefer to self drive to the Raft Base.
- Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

This activity is not accompanied by a Hong Kong licensed tour escort.