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Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

Queenstown combo with a 30-minute jet boat ride and about an hour rafting on the Kawarau River through Kawarau Gorge, including grade 2-3 rapids.

Tour Overview

This Queenstown combo pairs a high speed jet boat ride with whitewater rafting on the Kawarau River. The trip begins on the Queenstown Jet Boat, where you race through dramatic canyon walls and experience the 360 degree spins the river is known for. Over around 30 minutes on the water, you travel down the Kawarau River before transferring straight into a raft for the final section.

From there, spend about an hour rafting through the historic Kawarau Gorge, an area noted in the tour for its gold mining history, wineries, and its connection to The Lord of the Rings franchise. The rafting section includes grade 2 to 3 rapids, with time to paddle and swim along the way. There is also an optional rock jumping section for those who want an extra challenge.

The trip finishes with the Dog Leg rapid, a 400 metre run described as the longest commercially rafted rapid in New Zealand. After the river, return to the rafting base for a hot shower.

For safety, this tour has a minimum weight of 40 kg and a maximum weight of 120 kg.

What's Included

  • Jet Boat ride to the rafting put-in point
  • Use of hot showers
  • Wetsuit, rafting clothing and all other equipment provided
  • Extensive safety instructions and paddling techniques

Not Included:

  • Food and drinks

What To Expect

First your jet boat will race down the river to your next mode of transport, packing in those famous 360 spins and dramatic canyon walls as you discover the Kawarau River and it's pristine wilderness. After 30 mins jump straight into a raft to complete the last section of the river. Raft through grade 2-3 rapids, take in the beautiful views, choose to join in on the optional rock jumping section for added fun (1hr raft time) Please note for safety we have minimum weight restriction of 40 kg and maximum weight of 120 kg to participate.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

RealNZ Queenstown Visitor Centre

RealNZ Visitor Centre 88 Beach Street, CBD, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Check-in is required at least 20 minute prior to your departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Important Information

The restrictions for rafting are: -Travelers with a heart condition or high/low blood pressure, including that controlled with medication, are not able to participate. -There is a minimum weight of 40 kg and maximum weight of 120 kg. -You are required to have competent swimming ability and moderate fitness. -Minimum age of 13 years old. -Guardian conditions apply for 18 years and younger. -You cannot participate if you are pregnant.

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Must be able to swim
  • Rafting while pregnant is prohibited
  • Rafting with any heart condition is prohibited
  • Minimum weight 40kg
  • Maximum weight 120kg
  • Minimum age is 13 years. Children aged between 13 and 15 years must be accompanied by a guardian
  • All travellers between the age of 16 and 17 years require a waiver to be signed by a guardian if they are unaccompanied
  • You must bring a swimsuit and towel

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.