Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comQueenstown Shotover River Helicopter Ride and White Water Rafting
Duration: 3 hrs in Winter, 4 hrs in Summer (approx.)
Location: Queenstown, New Zealand
Product code: 3342SRHR
Shotover River Heli Rafting is the only way to experience Shotover River rafting in winter as well as summer!
Climb aboard your jet-turbine-powered helicopter for a spectacular flight up Skippers Canyon, the site of one of the world's richest gold strikes. The flight pushes your adrenaline level to the edge with a rollercoaster ride through the Canyon.
Rafting from Deep Creek over peaceful waters at first, head toward the exhilarating rapids of the lower Canyon, experiencing the memorable rapids Rock Garden, Sharks Fin, Toilet, Pinball, Jaws, Sequel and the unforgettable 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel, followed closely by Cascade Rapid.
The ultimate Queenstown outdoor adventure!
Getting ready…
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- 8:15am
- 1:15pm
- 8:30am
- 1:00pm
Afternoon departures must make their own way to Queenstown Rafting Adventure Centre, 35 Shotover Street, Queenstown.
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- Adults prices apply to all travelers
- Children must be aged 13 years and over to participate
- Children aged between 13 and 15 years must have a guardian travel with them
- All travelers between the age of 15 and 18 years require a waiver to be signed by a guardian if they are unaccompanied.
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- Hotel pick up (morning tour only)
- Full wetsuit rafting clothing and all other equipment provided
- Travel to O'Connells Heli-Pad, Coronet Peak
- Rollercoaster helicopter flight to Deep Creek in summer and Boulder Beach in winter, Skippers Canyon
- Extensive safety instructions and paddling techniques
- Raft the Shotover River
- Hot showers and sauna
- Complimentary snack and refreshments provided
- New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Hotel pick up for afternoon departure
- Hotel drop off
- Items of a personal nature
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
- You must bring along a swimsuit and towel
- The guides are fully licensed and are carefully chosen on the basis of their skill and experience, their ability to make sound decisions and their ability to communicate and identify with our clients.
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