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A scenic route down the waters of the Kawarau River brings the perfect conditions for those new to white water rafting!

Highlights

• Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the beautiful Kawarau River
• Take on New Zealand's longest commercially rafted rapid
• Discover stunning surroundings used as film backdrops in major motion pictures
• New cliff-jumping section for adventure junkies (optional and weather dependent)
• Hot showers post-trip at the Rafting Base.

Description

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!

Includes

Roundtrip bus transfer between Queenstown and the rafting base 1-hour rafting experience on the Kawarau River Experienced rafting guides Extensive safety briefing All rafting and safety equipment including wetsuit, wetsuit jacket, spray jacket, paddle, helmet, wetsuit booties, and life jacket Hot showers

Important Information

• 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

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund