Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat | La Vacanza Travel

Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Destination: New Zealand, Otago, Queenstown
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Queenstown
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Combining two of Queenstown's most iconic activities, this trip is second to none! Starting on the Queenstown Jet Boat, you'll get to experience those famous 360 degree spins and speed. Discover the Kawarau River and its pristine wilderness as we race you down the river to your next mode of transport. Then jump straight into a raft to complete the last section of river, where the Jet Boats fear to go. Spend your morning or afternoon paddling through the historic Kawarau gorge, famous for its gold mining, wineries and it’s stint in The Lord of the Rings franchise.
Paddle and swim your way through grade 2-3 whitewater rapids with a brand new cliff jumping section added for the adventure junkies (optional). Complete your journey by tackling the famous 400m Dog Leg rapid – the longest commercially rafted rapid in New Zealand. Then head back to Rafting Base for a hot shower.

Itinerary

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.


Stop At:

• Kawarau River, New Zealand
• Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New Zealand
• Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island

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

Exclusions
  • Snacks - Food and drinks
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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
  • 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 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

37 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Rosarina_T

23 Apr, 2024

What an adventure! We were taken from Queenstown on a bus to the location to get geared up for rafting. We then hopped on the bus again and went back in to town to begin our jet boating. What a ride! We then met the rest of the crew part way down the river for our white water rafting experience. The staff were amazing and this added to the whole experience. Highly recommend!

Kate_C

22 Apr, 2024

Fantastic experience. Staff were wonderful, friendly, helpful and organised. I was scares before the rafting but it was so much fun, I wanted more!! The jet boat was good, just note a lot is in the open water of the lake not the river as such, so it's probably not as "thrilling" as the shotover jet boating but a good intro and you get lots of 360 spins. Don't hesitate, you will enjoy yourself.

Rodolfo C

15 Apr, 2024

Really incredible experience. We started with the jet boat which was way cooler than we anticipated and finish off with white water rafting. Definally recommend

James K

13 Apr, 2024

Rafting on the Kawarau River was a highlight for my son and I. We loved it! The scenery is amazing especially if you’re a Lord of the Rings fan. The river is beautiful. The South African guide we had was great. We swam in the river jumping off a small rock face. The rapids are only level 1-3 which is a great introduction to white water rafting. We’ll definitely be doing it again! Shame about the photos being accidentally deleted though.

Departure602607

08 Apr, 2024

Fabulous trip with a very professional super friendly team .. loved every minute of it all from a couple of very happy pensioners (just!)

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