Shotover River White Water Rafting Grade 3-5 in Queenstown

Take on the Shotover River's grade 3–5 whitewater in a shared raft with expert guides helping you navigate the rapids. Travel into Skippers Canyon by coach along a cliff-edge road, then experience the canyon from the water. Rapids vary daily, making river conditions part of the adventure.

• Ride through the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel for a distinctive stretch of rafting beneath the rock
• Warm up with a hot shower at the Rafting Base after your paddle

Itinerary

1. Start at the Visitor Centre, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown, 9300. Departures are at 08:30 and 13:30.
2. Travel by bus to Skippers Road.
3. Take a guided tour along Skippers Road. With the Shotover Heli-Raft option, board a helicopter here for a scenic flight over the mountains to Deep Creek.
4. Continue along the route via Deep Creek Lake, Oxenbridge Tunnel Track, Cascade, and Canyon Brewing.
5. Return by the included shuttle.

What's Included

• Wetsuit and rafting clothing
• Extensive safety briefing
• Round-trip shuttle between Queenstown and the Rafting Base
• Coach transfer into Skippers Canyon to the rafting start point

Important details

• Ages 13+ only. Ages 13–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Weight requirement: 40–120 kg.
• Confident swimming ability is required. A moderate level of fitness is recommended.
• Participation is not permitted during pregnancy.
• Participation is not permitted if poor physical health or a medical or heart condition could affect your ability to raft, paddle, follow instructions or swim.
• Rafting involves risk, and your safety cannot be guaranteed.
• Trips depend on weather, river levels and water temperature.
• Arrive 20 minutes before departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded.