Combine the thrill of white water rafting with a spectacular helicopter flight high above the Shotover River!
A short but scenic flight takes you over Skippers saddle and follows the twist and turns of the narrow canyon walls before landing at the rafting launch site at Deep Creek.
It is here that you will learn the ins and outs of white-water rafting from your skilled guides during the safety briefing. Secure your helmet and life jacket, grab a paddle and jump on board the rafts to take up the challenge of rafting the mighty Shotover River.
Inclusion
Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only), 9,000 Ft. Nzone Skydive over Queenstown, Helicopter flight to the rafting launch site in Skippers Canyon, White-water rafting down the Shotover River, Full wetsuit clothing and rafting equipment, Hot showers and sauna at the rafters lodge.
Hours of operation
Available Daily. Check-In: 8:15am.
Duration
Full Day (Approximately 6 to 8 hours).
Additional information
All you need to bring is swimwear and a towel.
Participant restrictions
Participants must be at least 13 years of age.
Those under 16 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Those under 18 years must have signed parent/guardian consent.
MINIMUM weight of 40 KG for Rafting.
MAXIMUM weight of 100 KG for Skydiving.
Basic swimming skills are required for everyone participating in white water rafting.
Pregnant women are unable to participate in any of these activities.
If you have any previous neck or back injuries please provide details.
Policies
All combo/rafting trips require a minimum number of passengers for departures. Bookings will be accepted for numbers less than the required minimum number on the basis that bookings will be coordinated to achieve minimum numbers.
A child waiver form must be signed by a guardian. Forms supplied at time of travel.
All tours operate weather permitting.
Guests wanting to make changes are required to contact reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
Highlights / General details
Combine the thrill of white water rafting with a spectacular helicopter flight high above the Shotover River!
A short but scenic flight takes you over Skippers saddle and follows the twist and turns of the narrow canyon walls before landing at the rafting launch site at Deep Creek.
It is here that you will learn the ins and outs of white-water rafting from your skilled guides during the safety briefing. Secure your helmet and life jacket, grab a paddle and jump on board the rafts to take up the challenge of rafting the mighty Shotover River.
Inclusion
Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only), 9,000 Ft. Nzone Skydive over Queenstown, Helicopter flight to the rafting launch site in Skippers Canyon, White-water rafting down the Shotover River, Full wetsuit clothing and rafting equipment, Hot showers and sauna at the rafters lodge.
Hours of operation
Available Daily. Check-In: 8:15am.
Duration
Full Day (Approximately 6 to 8 hours).
Additional information All you need to bring is swimwear and a towel.
Participant restrictions
Participants must be at least 13 years of age. Those under 16 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Those under 18 years must have signed parent/guardian consent. MINIMUM weight of 40 KG for Rafting. MAXIMUM weight of 100 KG for Skydiving. Basic swimming skills are required for everyone participating in white water rafting. Pregnant women are unable to participate in any of these activities. If you have any previous neck or back injuries please provide details.
Policies
All combo/rafting trips require a minimum number of passengers for departures. Bookings will be accepted for numbers less than the required minimum number on the basis that bookings will be coordinated to achieve minimum numbers. A child waiver form must be signed by a guardian. Forms supplied at time of travel. All tours operate weather permitting. Guests wanting to make changes are required to contact reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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Queenstown Queenstown , Queenstown, New Zealand
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