King River Whitewater Rafting trip including the Westcoast Wilderness Railway

Meet your guide at the West Coast Wilderness Railway Station on Drifield Street in central Queenstown, and soak up the scenery on the bus journey to Newell Creek, the starting point for your rafting tour.

After a safety briefing, get suited up in your wetsuit, life jacket and helmet, and learn the basic maneuvers under the guidance of your instructor before heading out. Then, set out on a thrilling white water rafting adventure, cruising through the wild terrain of the King River Gorge.

Work together with your team to paddle downstream, tackle the hair-raising rapids and navigate rocky outcrops. Along the way, soak up the magnificent scenery as you pass through lush Tasmanian rainforest and Huon Pine forests, look out for native wildlife such as platypus, as you cross the Garfield River and Sailor Jack Creek.

Back on dry land, get ready for the second part of your adventure – a ride on the famous West Coast Wilderness Railway. After being driven to the remote Dubbil Barril railway station, hop aboard a traditional steam train and admire the spectacular scenery as you climb through the rugged gorge.

After an unforgettable journey, arrive back in Queenstown, where your tour ends at the West Coast Wilderness Railway Station.

Please note: All equipment is provided, but you will need to bring a swimsuit to wear under your wetsuit and a towel.

At King River Rafting we are proud to be bronze medal winners in the 2019 Tasmanian Tourism Awards.

The King River Gorge, Raft and Steam Experience is a collaborative adventure between King River Rafting and the West Coast Wilderness Railway, combining the thrill of white water rafting with a return steam train ride.

Raft through 7km of the King River Gorge's exciting rapids, from Newall Creek to Dubbil Barril, passing through a remote rainforest gorge. It's an awesome and exciting day rafting in the wilderness.

The return steam train ride takes us over a steep ridge using the rack and pinion Abt system to move the train out of the gorge and safely down the other side. Homeward bound the train stops at Rinadeena, a water stop for the train and coffee for us, and again at Lynchford. The last stop is Queenstown, where our tour ends.

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers