Feel the thrill, excitement and adrenalin rush that is the world famous Shotover Jet. Jump aboard the big red boats and speed through the narrow Shotover River canyons. Then get ready for your rafting adventure on the Kawarau River.
A great introduction to white water rafting, the four rapids on the Kawarau River are exciting and the scenery is superb. This rafting trip provides a great taste of white water action with plenty of opportunities to splash around, try a cliff jump or even swim through a rapid!
Inclusion
Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only), Jet boat down the Shotover River Canyons with Shotover Jet, Whitewater rafting down the Kawarau River, Full wetsuit clothing and rafting equipment and Hot showers and sauna at the rafters lodge.
Hours of operation
Available daily. Check-In: 7:30am and 12:15pm.
Duration
Approximately 4-5 hours.
Additional Information
All you need to bring is swimwear and a towel. In the winter months you can wear thermals underneath the wet suits for extra warmth.
Participant restrictions
Participants must be at least 13 years of age.
Those under 16 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Those under 18 years must have signed parent/guardian consent.
MINIMUM weight of 40 KG for Rafting.
Basic swimming skills are required for everyone participating in white water rafting.
Pregnant women are unable to participate in any of these activities.
If you have any previous neck or back injuries please provide details.
Additional Information
All you need to bring is swimwear and a towel. In the winter months you can wear thermals underneath the wet suits for extra warmth.
Participant restrictions
Participants must be at least 13 years of age.
Those under 16 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Those under 18 years must have signed parent/guardian consent.
MINIMUM weight of 40 KG for Rafting.
Basic swimming skills are required for everyone participating in white water rafting.
Pregnant women are unable to participate in any of these activities.
If you have any previous neck or back injuries please provide details.
Policies
All combo/rafting trips require a minimum number of passengers for departures. Bookings will be accepted for numbers less than the required minimum number on the basis that bookings will be coordinated to achieve minimum numbers.
A child waiver form must be signed by a guardian. Forms supplied at time of travel.
All tours operate weather permitting.
Guests wanting to make changes are required to contact reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
Highlights / General details
Feel the thrill, excitement and adrenalin rush that is the world famous Shotover Jet. Jump aboard the big red boats and speed through the narrow Shotover River canyons. Then get ready for your rafting adventure on the Kawarau River.
A great introduction to white water rafting, the four rapids on the Kawarau River are exciting and the scenery is superb. This rafting trip provides a great taste of white water action with plenty of opportunities to splash around, try a cliff jump or even swim through a rapid!
Inclusion
Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only), Jet boat down the Shotover River Canyons with Shotover Jet, Whitewater rafting down the Kawarau River, Full wetsuit clothing and rafting equipment and Hot showers and sauna at the rafters lodge.
Hours of operation
Available daily. Check-In: 7:30am and 12:15pm.
Duration
Approximately 4-5 hours.
Additional Information All you need to bring is swimwear and a towel. In the winter months you can wear thermals underneath the wet suits for extra warmth.
Participant restrictions
Participants must be at least 13 years of age. Those under 16 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Those under 18 years must have signed parent/guardian consent. MINIMUM weight of 40 KG for Rafting. Basic swimming skills are required for everyone participating in white water rafting. Pregnant women are unable to participate in any of these activities. If you have any previous neck or back injuries please provide details.
Additional Information
All you need to bring is swimwear and a towel. In the winter months you can wear thermals underneath the wet suits for extra warmth.
Participant restrictions Participants must be at least 13 years of age. Those under 16 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Those under 18 years must have signed parent/guardian consent. MINIMUM weight of 40 KG for Rafting. Basic swimming skills are required for everyone participating in white water rafting. Pregnant women are unable to participate in any of these activities. If you have any previous neck or back injuries please provide details.
Policies All combo/rafting trips require a minimum number of passengers for departures. Bookings will be accepted for numbers less than the required minimum number on the basis that bookings will be coordinated to achieve minimum numbers. A child waiver form must be signed by a guardian. Forms supplied at time of travel. All tours operate weather permitting. Guests wanting to make changes are required to contact reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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Queenstown Queenstown 9348, Queenstown, New Zealand
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