Rafting - Family Adventures
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September 2026
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Good fun for all ages and abilities
Great fun for the family! The guides were friendly, lively and competent.
What you can expect
Your adventure begins when you are escorted from the Queenstown town centre to a safety briefing, after which you board the 4WD that will take you into Skippers Canyon and the start of the white water rafting. Make the journey up to Coronet Peak, one of the oldest ski field roads in New Zealand, until you arrive at the mouth of Skippers Road at an altitude of approximately 600 metres. This is a rugged road that cannot be accessed in a regular rental car, and driving in the company of an experienced guide is much more relaxing than trying to go it alone. The road reaches an altitude of 795 metres before dipping 3 kilometres to the river.
The Shotover is a grade 2 river, meaning you won’t encounter any major rapids of great violence. You will however get splashed by water and can try your hand at tackling small rapids and waves. Fear not, as the experienced guides on board are more than able to handle any eventuality, thereby minimising risk and maximising fun and enjoyment.
Location
What you need to know
- Return transfers from central Queenstown by four wheel drive
- Rafting (grade 1-2 which is suitable for non swimmers & kids)
- Informative commentary from rafting guides
- All rafting equipment including life jacket, wetsuit & helmet
- Photo packs are available to purchase after the trip for $39, including rafting pics so you don't have to worry about your camera when you are in the raft
- Trip t-shirts are available for $30 for adults and $22 for children
- Allow 4.5hrs round trip from Queenstown
- 7.45am & 1.30pm
- Departs from the Station Building
- Operates summer months only (Oct-Apr)
- I can't swim. Is this the best rafting trip in Queenstown? Yes, if you can't swim then you cannot do the other Shotover River White Water rafting trip in Queenstown. But you can do this one. It's suitable for all ages (over 3) and for people who cannot swim and/or are not confident in the water.
- Please bring swimwear, a towel & your camera
- Available only during the summer months (Oct-Apr)
- Suitable for all ages & abilities (min age 3yrs)
- Suitable for non swimmers
- Not suitable for pregnant women
- Photo packs available for $45 NZD
- Minimum age is 3 years
- Water confidence is not necessary
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Recent reviews
Good fun for all ages and abilities
Great fun for the family! The guides were friendly, lively and competent.
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