Experience the adrenaline-pumping rapids of the Shotover River, which runs through Skippers Canyon. Start your half-day trip from Queenstown with a coach drive into the steep canyon via historical Skippers Road, famous for its gold-mining past. The tranquil waters of Deep Creek soon give way to exhilarating white-water rapids, but rest assured you'll be rewarded with a sauna and hot shower afterward.
Raft the 3-5 graded Shotover River rapids on this exhilarating tour from Queenstown
Wetsuit and safety equipment is provided
Use of hot shower and sauna facilities
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Travel to Deep Creek, Skippers Canyon
Raft the Shotover River
Extensive safety instructions and paddling techniques
Use of hot showers
Full wetsuit rafting clothing and all other equipment provided
Exclusions
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure point
Queenstown Rafting Adventure Centre
Departure Time
Check in is 20 minutes prior to departure to allow customers to be weighed, given safety briefing and fill out our conditions of travel form. Trips will not wait for late arrivals and no refund will be given if the trip is missed.
Return Details
Concludes at the Queenstown Rafting Adventure Centre.
What To Expect
Start your half-day tour at the rafting base in Queenstown, where you'll board a coach for the scenic drive into Skippers Canyon, a gorge renowned for its steep walls and shear drops. Your experienced driver-guide follows Skippers Road, a historical gold-mining trail that boasts majestic scenery all around.When you reach the shores of the Shotover River, you'll receive a safety briefing and learn paddling techniques from your licensed river guide. Then put on your provided wetsuit and life jacket and let the fun begin. Your rafting trip starts from Deep Creek, gliding over tranquil waters before you reach the white-water rapids of the lower Skippers Canyon. Hold on for an unforgettable ride as your raft bumps over Rock Garden, Sharks Fin, Toilet, Pinball, Jaws, Sequel, Oxenbridge Tunnel and Cascade Rapid.Back on firm ground, you're returned to Queenstown where you can relax with a sauna and hot shower at the rafting base.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Water confidence is essentialÂ
Rafting while pregnant is prohibitedÂ
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 15 and 18 years require a waiver to be signed by a guardian if they are unaccompanied
You must bring a swimsuit and towel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.