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Family Shotover River White Water Rafting - Afternoon

For 1 person
5 hours
Instant book
FZS012

Highlights

  • Drift down gentle grade 1-2 Shotover River rapids
  • Spot the Ford of Bruinen from The Lord of the Rings
  • Join a family friendly adventure with kids from age three

Spend your afternoon rafting the Shotover River's Grade 1-2 rapids, past a Lord of the Rings filming location in scenic Skippers Canyon, Queenstown.

What's included?

  • Afternoon family-friendly white-water rafting experience
  • Return transfers from central Queenstown by four wheel drive
  • Rafting on gentle Grade 1-2 rapids (suitable for non-swimmers and children)
  • All rafting equipment including life jacket, wetsuit and helmet
  • Informative commentary from rafting guides

Set off from Queenstown on a scenic bus journey deep into Skippers Canyon, tracing one of New Zealand's most spectacular drives as your guide shares stories of the canyon's colourful gold-mining history. Gear up beside the historic Pipeline before drifting down the gentle grade 1-2 rapids of the upper Shotover River, passing right by the Ford of Bruinen, a filming location straight out of The Lord of the Rings.

Perfect for families seeking a relaxed introduction to white-water rafting, this afternoon adventure welcomes paddlers from just three years old. Guides pause for photo stops along the way, so every splash and scenic moment gets captured. Making it a wonderful gift for anyone who loves a good story and a little adventure together.

Important information

  • Please allow five hours for the total experience duration including transfers
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time
  • 1.30pm departure
  • Grade 1-2 rapids are suitable for non-swimmers and children aged three years and over; strong water confidence is not required
  • This is a seasonal experience, operating during the summer months only; October to April
  • Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Please wear swimwear under your clothes and bring a towel with you.

This experience departs from the Camp Street bus stop, outside The Station building, 48 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300.

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