Kawarau River Rafting

Queenstown Rafting

The Kawarau River is an ideal introduction to white water rafting for first-timers.
Idyllic stretches of quiet water allow ample time to practice paddling techniques, look at the scenery or get caught up in a friendly water fight.

Raft under the bungy bridge and drift through Gibbston Valley wine country, before testing your new skills on four fun-sized rapids - 'Smiths Falls', 'Twin Bridges', 'Do Little Do Nothing', and of course, the unforgettable, adrenaline-pumping 400 metre 'Dog-Leg' rapid (grade 2-3 rapids).

  Duration 4 hours
  Suitable for water competent people (13 years and over)
  Transfer from accommodation or Queenstown Rafting Adventure Centre to Cavell's Rafting Lodge
  Comprehensive briefing provided on safety and paddling techniques
  Sauna and hot showers at Cavell's Rafting Lodge

 


Kawarau River Rafting - Queenstown Rafting
Season: All year, daily departures
Duration: 4hrs 15 - 45mins (3hrs 45mins in winter)
1 Oct 2013 - 30 Sep 2014
Departs: 8.15am & 1.15pm
Prices from: $199 adult / $199 child
1 Oct 2014 - 30 Sep 2015
Departs: 8.15am & 1.15pm
Prices from: $209 adult / $209 child

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Please note:

  • This rafting trip operates with a minimum of 8 people. Customers need to reconfirm at least 24 hours prior to departure to ensure your trip will be operating
  • Suitable for children 13 years and over
  • Suitable for water competent people of moderate fitness
  • All trips operate dependent on weather, river level and/or water temperature


Kawarau River Heli-Rafting
Season: All year, daily departures
Duration: 4hrs 15 - 45mins (3hrs 45mins in winter)
1 Oct 2013 - 30 Sep 2014
Departs: 8.15am & 1.15pm *
Prices from: $279 adult / $279 child
1 Oct 2014 - 30 Sep 2015
Departs: 8.15am & 1.15pm *
Prices from: $309 adult / $309 child
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Please note:

  • * 1pm check-in for May & June
  • This rafting trip operates with a minimum of 8 people. Customers need to reconfirm at least 24 hours prior to departure to ensure your trip will be operating
  • Suitable for children 13 years and over
  • Suitable for water competent people of moderate fitness
  • All trips operate dependent on weather, river level and/or water temperature
  • All helicopter flights are weather dependent





Please 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 accept our Terms and Conditions prior to sending a reservation request.

Departure location:

All departures leave from Queenstown Rafting Adventure Centre, 35 Shotover Street, Queenstown

What to bring:

Swimsuit and towel.  Please leave your valuables behind as no responsibility is taken for belongings.

We provide:

Equipment provided includes wetsuit, wetsuit jacket, spray jacket, paddle, helmet, wetsuit booties and a life jacket. We provide all transport plus hot showers and sauna.

Visit www.rafting.co.nz to find out about adventure multi-packs - including rafting, jetboating, helicopter trips and bungy jump combos.

Real Journeys also offers Queenstown Rafting trips: Landsborough 3-day Wilderness Experience and Shotover River Rafting.

Real Journeys
Tel +64 3 249 7416
Freephone 0800 65 65 01 (within NZ)
Email contact@realjourneys.co.nz
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