• the local partner reserves the right to refuse participation and cancel or amend any trips due to insufficient numbers or river, road, or weather conditions in the interest of all rafters’ safety., • call to re-confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure to ensure there are no changes with your tour., • rafters under 16 years must be accompanied by a guardian and rafters under 18 years must have a waiver form signed by a guardian., • you will need a swimsuit and a towel. there are showers available after the trip. anything valuable should be left behind at your accommodation or in the secure lockers at the shop in town., • you will need to sign a waiver form prior to participation.
• the local partner reserves the right to refuse participation and cancel or amend any trips due to insufficient numbers or river, road, or weather conditions in the interest of all rafters’ safety., • call to reconfirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure to ensure there are no changes with your tour., • rafters under 16 years must be accompanied by a guardian and rafters under 18 years must have a waiver form signed by a guardian., • you will need a swimsuit and a towel. there are showers available after the trip. anything valuable should be left behind at your accommodation or in the secure lockers at the shop in town., • you will need to sign a waiver form prior to participation.
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coach travel from the rafting base, through the iconic skippers canyon, and to the take-off point, convenient transport with coach from queenstown to the rafting base included, extensive safeting briefing, including full wetsuit, rafting clothing and all safety equipment, raft through the darkness of the historic, 550-foot oxenbridge tunnel, tackle thrilling, grades 3-5 whitewater rapids on the iconic shotover river
climb aboard our coach to travel from the rafting base, through skippers canyon, and to the take-off point, convenient transport with coach from queenstown to the rafting base included, full wetsuit, rafting clothing and all safety equipment will be ready for yo, raft through the darkness of the historic, 550-foot oxenbridge tunnel, tackle thrilling, grades 3-5 whitewater rapids on the iconic shotover river
Included
• access to hot showers, • all rafting and safety equipment, • coach transfers, • experienced rafting guides, • extensive safety briefing, • round-trip transfers between queenstown and the rafting base
• 4x4 transfer, • access to hot showers, • all rafting and safety equipment, • experienced rafting guides, • extensive safety briefing, • round-trip transfers between queenstown and the rafting base
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climb aboard our coach to travel from the rafting base, through skippers canyon, and to the take-off point, convenient transport with coach from queenstown to the rafting base included, full wetsuit, rafting clothing and all safety equipment will be ready for yo, raft through the darkness of the historic, 550-foot oxenbridge tunnel, tackle thrilling, grades 3-5 whitewater rapids on the iconic shotover river
climb aboard our coach to travel from the rafting base, through skippers canyon, and to the take-off point, convenient transport with coach from queenstown to the rafting base included, raft through the darkness of the historic, 550-foot oxenbridge tunnel, tackle thrilling, grades 3-5 whitewater rapids on the iconic shotover river
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climb aboard our coach to travel from the rafting base, through skippers canyon, and to the take-off point, convenient transport with coach from queenstown to the rafting base included, raft through the darkness of the historic, 550-foot oxenbridge tunnel, tackle thrilling, grades 3-5 whitewater rapids on the iconic shotover river
climb aboard our coach to travel from the rafting base, through skippers canyon, and to the take-off point, raft through the darkness of the historic, 550-foot oxenbridge tunnel, tackle thrilling, grades 3-5 whitewater rapids on the iconic shotover river
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Start the tour with a fun drive to the rafting take-off point via Skippers Canyon. The drive is an experience in itself; the narrow dirt road hugs the canyon's sheer cliffs and offers spectacular views over the river you'll soon be soaring down. At the rafting base, get fitted in all your gear and listen to a full safety briefing. The rapids can change on a daily basis but rest assured our guides are expertly trained and have a keen sense of adventure. They will guide you through canyons and help you navigate rapids. Begin your whitewater rafting adventure from Deep Creek. Cruise over peaceful waters before heading towards the exhilarating rapids of the lower canyon. Feel the adrenaline pumping as you paddle through the rapids and into the darkness of the historic, 550-foot Oxenbridge Tunnel before shooting over Cascade Rapid to complete your adventure. Enjoy a hot shower at Rafting Base before returning to Queenstown.
Start the tour with a fun drive to the rafting take-off point via Skippers Canyon. The drive is an experience in itself; the narrow dirt road hugs the canyon's sheer cliffs and offers spectacular views over the river you'll soon be soaring down. At the rafting base, get fitted in all your gear and listen to a full safety briefing. The rapids can change on a daily basis but rest assured our guides are expertly trained and have a keen sense of adventure. They will guide you through canyons and help you navigate rapids. Begin your whitewater rafting adventure from Deep Creek. Cruise over peaceful waters before heading towards the exhilarating rapids of the lower canyon. Feel the adrenaline pumping as you paddle through the rapids and into the darkness of the historic, 550-foot Oxenbridge Tunnel before shooting over Cascade Rapid to complete your adventure.
Highlights
climb aboard our coach to travel from the rafting base, through skippers canyon, and to the take-off point, raft through the darkness of the historic, 550-foot oxenbridge tunnel, tackle thrilling, grades 3-5 whitewater rapids on the iconic shotover river
climb aboard a 4x4 to travel from the rafting base, through skippers canyon, and to the take-off point, raft through the darkness of the historic, 550-foot oxenbridge tunnel, tackle thrilling, grades 3-5 whitewater rapids on the iconic shotover river
Version 7 – January 24, 2024 02:56
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Start the tour with a fun drive to the rafting take-off point via Skippers Canyon. The drive is an experience in itself; the narrow dirt road hugs the canyon's sheer cliffs and offers spectacular views over the river you'll soon be soaring down. At the rafting base, get fitted in all your gear and listen to a full safety briefing. The rapids can change on a daily basis but rest assured our guides are expertly trained and have a keen sense of adventure. They will guide you through canyons and help you navigate rapids. Begin your whitewater rafting adventure from Deep Creek. Cruise over peaceful waters before heading towards the exhilarating rapids of the lower canyon. Feel the adrenaline pumping as you paddle through the rapids and into the darkness of the historic, 550-foot Oxenbridge Tunnel before shooting over Cascade Rapid to complete your adventure.
Start the tour with a fun drive to the rafting take-off point via Skippers Canyon. The 4x4 drive is an experience in itself; the narrow dirt road hugs the canyon's sheer cliffs and offers spectacular views over the river you'll soon be soaring down. At the rafting base, get fitted in all your gear and listen to a full safety briefing. The rapids can change on a daily basis but rest assured our guides are expertly trained and have a keen sense of adventure. They will guide you through canyons and help you navigate rapids. Begin your whitewater rafting adventure from Deep Creek. Cruise over peaceful waters before heading towards the exhilarating rapids of the lower canyon. Feel the adrenaline pumping as you paddle through the rapids and into the darkness of the historic, 550-foot Oxenbridge Tunnel before shooting over Cascade Rapid to complete your adventure.
Summary
Raft the famous Shotover River on thrilling, grade 3 to 5 whitewater rapids on a half-day trip from Queenstown. Experience Skippers Canyon's daunting cliff edges and gold-mining history by coach.
Raft the famous Shotover River on thrilling, grade 3 to 5 whitewater rapids on a half-day trip from Queenstown. Experience Skippers Canyon's daunting cliff edges and gold-mining history by mini bus
Version 6 – January 24, 2024 02:55
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Start the tour with a fun drive to the rafting take-off point via Skippers Canyon. The 4x4 drive is an experience in itself; the narrow dirt road hugs the canyon's sheer cliffs and offers spectacular views over the river you'll soon be soaring down. At the rafting base, get fitted in all your gear and listen to a full safety briefing. The rapids can change on a daily basis but rest assured our guides are expertly trained and have a keen sense of adventure. They will guide you through canyons and help you navigate rapids. Begin your whitewater rafting adventure from Deep Creek. Cruise over peaceful waters before heading towards the exhilarating rapids of the lower canyon. Feel the adrenaline pumping as you paddle through the rapids and into the darkness of the historic, 550-foot Oxenbridge Tunnel before shooting over Cascade Rapid to complete your adventure.
Start the tour with a fun drive to the rafting take-off point via Skippers Canyon. The 4x4 drive is an experience in itself; the narrow dirt road hugs the canyon's sheer cliffs and offers spectacular views over the river you'll soon be soaring down. At the rafting base, get fitted in all your gear and listen to a full safety briefing.
Begin your whitewater rafting adventure from Deep Creek. Cruise over peaceful waters before heading towards the exhilarating rapids of the lower canyon. Feel the adrenaline pumping as you paddle through the rapids and into the darkness of the historic, 550-foot Oxenbridge Tunnel before shooting over Cascade Rapid to complete your adventure.
Summary
Raft the famous Shotover River on thrilling, grade 3 to 5 whitewater rapids on a half-day trip from Queenstown. Experience Skippers Canyon's daunting cliff edges and gold-mining history by mini bus
Raft the famous Shotover River on thrilling, grade 3 to 5 whitewater rapids on a half-day trip from Queenstown. Experience Skippers Canyon's daunting cliff edges and gold-mining history by 4x4.
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Cancellation notes
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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