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Queenstown: Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting
Queenstown: Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting
Queenstown: Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting
Queenstown: Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting
Queenstown: Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting
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Queenstown: Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting

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Highlights

Discover stunning surroundings used as film backdrops in major motion pictures
Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the beautiful Kawarau River
Hot showers post-trip at the Rafting Base.
Itinerary
Raft the Kawarau River, perhaps better known as the River Anduin in Lord of the Rings, for a great half-day activity in Queenstown This is a perfect introduction to whitewater rafting for first-timers. There will be plenty of rapids action plus time to sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Catch the free shuttle from the centre of town out to the raft base where you will be fitted out with all your gear.

Your rafting adventure covers 8-kilometers of the river. Take on grade 2-3 rapids and perhaps the occasional grade 2-4 rapid, when there are higher water levels. Enjoy flat stretches of river between the rapids where you have the opportunity to race your friends on the other rafts or jump out and swim.

Conclude your adventure by rafting the longest commercially rafted rapid in New Zealand, the Dog Leg. This is a 400-meter long and grade 3/4 rapid. Add some extra excitement by joining in on the optional cliff jumping section, or sit back and watch your friends take a leap. Enjoy complimentary digital photos sent directly to you after your experience!
Product details
A scenic route down the waters of the Kawarau River brings the perfect conditions for those new to white water rafting!
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What's included
1-hour rafting experience on the Kawarau River
All rafting and safety equipment including wetsuit, wetsuit jacket, spray jacket, paddle, helmet, wetsuit booties, and life jacket
Experienced rafting guides
Extensive safety briefing
Hot showers
Roundtrip bus transfer between Queenstown and the rafting base
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Eligibility
Adult: Age 1 to 99
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 09:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 09:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note

Participation in rafting activities involves a degree of risk and the rafting operator cannot absolutely guarantee participants' safety

Participants need to listen carefully to our guides' instructions

We reserve the right to cancel trips or substitute another river or section of river for safety reasons

Please ensure you have read and accepted our terms and conditions prior to booking

These rafting trips operate with minimum numbers of people. Customers need to reconfirm at least 24 hours prior to departure to ensure their trip will be operating

All trips operate depending on weather, river level, and/or water temperature

Please verify your email address at check in desk in order to receive your digital photos of the experience

Items recommended to bring:

Swimwear

Towel

Not suitable for:

Children under 13 years

Non-swimmers

People over 264 lbs (120 kg)

People with back problems

People with heart problems

People with high blood pressure

People with pre-existing medical conditions

Pregnant women

Good to know:

All trips operate depending on weather, river level, and/or water temperature

Participants need to listen carefully to our guides' instructions

Participation in rafting activities involves a degree of risk and the rafting operator cannot absolutely guarantee participants' safety

Please ensure you have read and accepted our terms and conditions prior to booking

Please verify your email address at check in desk in order to receive your digital photos of the experience

These rafting trips operate with minimum numbers of people. Customers need to reconfirm at least 24 hours prior to departure to ensure their trip will be operating

We reserve the right to cancel trips or substitute another river or section of river for safety reasons

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