Instant confirmation
Free cancellation

Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

4.7
Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting - Photo 1 of 9
1/9
Save
Instant confirmation
Free cancellation

Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

4.7
Next available dates
Mon
23 Dec
Tue
24 Dec
Thu
26 Dec
Available options
Bestseller

Shotover Raft

Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
Shotover River: Shotover River Whitewater Rafting (grade 3-5) with 4WD adventure through Skippers Canyon

Next availability: Mon, 23 Dec

From

AUD 284.33

Sign up to enjoy 10% off your first 2 bookings

T&Cs apply

Highlights

Join our Queenstown Rafting team on the iconic Shotover River for a whitewater rapid adventure. Your adventure begins with a short transfer from Queenstown to the Rafting Base, where you'll be fitted with wetsuit, rafting clothing and safety gear.


From there, enjoy a 40-minute drive along the historic Skippers Canyon Road, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and reputation as one of New Zealand's most dangerous roads. Once you arrive at Deep Creek, you'll start on the upper section of the Shotover River,
where our world class guides will help you practise paddling techniques.


As you move into the lower canyon, the excitement builds with rapids like After Shock, Jaws, Toilet, and Sequel. The highlight of the journey comes as you plunge into the darkness of the 170-metre-long
Oxenbridge Tunnel before bursting into Cascade Rapid for a thrilling finish. After a short walk back to the Rafting Base, you can warm up with hot showers before returning to Queenstown.

Itinerary

  • Shotover River

    Your adventure begins with a short transfer from Queenstown to the Rafting Base, where you'll be fitted with a wetsuit, life jacket, spray jacket, and helmet. From there, enjoy a 40-minute drive along the historic Skippers Canyon Road, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and reputation as one of New Zealand's most dangerous roads. Once you arrive at Deep Creek, you'll start on the upper section of the Shotover River, where your guide will help you practise paddling techniques. As you move into the lower canyon, the excitement builds with rapids like After Shock, Jaws, Toilet, and Sequel. The highlight of the journey comes as you plunge into the darkness of the 170-metre-long Oxenbridge Tunnel before bursting into Cascade Rapid for a thrilling finish. After a short walk back to the Rafting Base, you can warm up with hot showers before returning to Queenstown. Enjoy complimentary digital photos sent directly to you after your experience! Please note for safety we have minimum weight restriction of 40 kg and maximum weight of 120 kg to participate

What's included

INCLUDED

Safety briefing: comprehensive instructions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience
Post-rafting comfort: Hot showers at Rafting Base
Scenic 4WD Transfer: Travel along the iconic Skippers Canyon Road to your starting point
Whitewater rapid adventure: Navigate the thrilling rapids of the Shotover River
Return transport: Shuttle bus from our Queenstown store to the Rafting Base and back
Photos included: complimentary digital photos sent directly to you after your experience
All necessary gear provided: Full wetsuit, rafting clothing and safety equipment

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks

Customer reviews

4.7

126 verified reviews
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Must be able to swim
Rafting while pregnant is prohibited
Rafting with any heart condition is prohibited
Minimum weight 40kg
Maximum weight 120kg
Minimum age is 13 years. Children aged between 13 and 15 years must be accompanied by a guardian
All travelers between the age of 16 and 17 years require a waiver to be signed by a guardian if they are unaccompanied
You must bring a swimsuit and towel
Rapids vary with water levels. Shotover route usually includes class 3-5 rapids, depending on conditions
Digital photos included to remember your adventure!

Location

Address
Shotover River, Otago, New Zealand

Provider

RealNZ

Earn 3 miles per S$1 on every booking

From

AUD 284.33

Best price guaranteed
From

AUD 284.33

or use 35,798 KrisFlyer miles
Why Pelago?
  • Trusted by millions of travellers
  • Best price guarantee promise
  • Choose from 200,000+ activities
  • Earn KrisFlyer miles with every booking
  • A Singapore Airlines company

Why book with Pelago?

Best price guaranteed
See it cheaper elsewhere? Let us know and we'll refund the difference.
Earn KrisFlyer rewards
Earn miles for every booking and use miles to redeem your purchases.
Service that soars
Verified reviews, secure payments, and high-quality standards. A Singapore Airlines company.
Connect to culture
Discover top-rated activities – from tours to hidden gems and everything in between.