Product Overview

Step across this great frontier and meet the challenge of whitewater rafting on Queenstown’s famous Shotover River.

Experience the rugged beauty and unspoiled grandeur of the breathtaking scenery as you conquer this wild and untamed river. Tackle six rapids along the Shotover River, with stretches of calm water to take in the views, go for a swim and soak up its gold mining history.

The long and narrow grade 4-5 Mother is made up of rapids such as Aftershock, Squeeze, Toilet, and Pinball. Raft through the darkness of the 170-metre Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the Cascade Rapid to complete the challenge.

The Shotover River is accessed by either vehicle or by helicopter to the remote rafting launch site in Skippers Canyon forged out by gold miners during the big Queenstown gold rush.

Product Description

Experience the rugged beauty and unspoiled grandeur of the breathtaking scenery as you conquer this wild and untamed river. Tackle six rapids along the Shotover River, with stretches of calm water to take in the views, go for a swim and soak up its gold mining history.

The long and narrow grade 4-5 Mother is made up of rapids such as Aftershock, Squeeze, Toilet, and Pinball. Raft through the darkness of the 170-metre Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the Cascade Rapid to complete the challenge.

The Shotover River is accessed by either vehicle or by helicopter to the remote rafting launch site in Skippers Canyon forged out by gold miners during the big Queenstown gold rush.

Departure Times

1pm 

Duration

4 - 5 hours

What To Bring

• Swimwear
• Towel

Company Info

Challenge Rafting operates exciting half day whitewater rafting and raft combo trips on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers.

The Kawarau River offers exhilarating rafting for first-timers. The Shotover offers the challenge of extra excitement and thrills - conquer the 170-metre Oxenbridge Tunnel to shoot the Cascade Rapid.

No experience is required. Our trips offer everything from calm waters to thundering rapids – there is something for everyone.

Our professional and experienced guides provide instruction and guidance to make your trip even more enjoyable. All trips include courtesy coach transfers specialist on-river clothing, safety briefing and a hot shower after your raft trip.

 Our rafting trips operate in association with Queenstown Rafting.