Spectacular Queenstown, is the most popular holiday destination in New Zealand for international visitors, it offers an incredible range of things to do no matter what the season. From bungy jumping to jet boating, white water rafting to tandem skydiving, Queenstown is a place that offers visitors the chance to really challenge themselves in a fun, safe and invigorating environment. Why not try whitewater rafting for the ultimate adventure in Queenstown? Extreme Sports Café can now offer a variety of exciting half-day rafting trips on New Zealands Shotover and Kawarau Rivers.
Queenstown is a 'Natural Theme Park', such are the seemingly endless array of adventure activities and leisure holiday options to choose from. The spectacular geography of the region creates a special atmosphere and unique setting that has made this town famous the world over. As well as the many adventure activities on offer, Queenstown is also home to Lord of The Rings, filmed amid the mountains, lakes, rivers and forests and is the gateway to Milford Sound, Fiordland.
Queenstown, with its diversity of activities, places to eat, and entertainment is accessible to all ages.
Reaching your full potential, and in some cases actually exceeding it, is what makes Queenstown such an exciting place to visit. Justifiably regarded as New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown's four distinctive seasons feature long summer twilights (December-March), brilliant autumn colours (April-May), some of the world's best skiing and snowboarding conditions in winter and early spring (June-September).
The Kawarau River provides an exhilarating trip that will be best suited to first time rafters. The Shotover River provides the thrilling action for those looking for that extra bit of excitement. Why not add to the thrill by trying out one of our Combos, combining the excitement of white water rafting with jetboating, helicopter rides and even bungy jumping.
* All Rafting Trips Include: *
- Courtesy coach transfers.
- Specialist river clothing.
- Safety briefing.
- Friendly, professional guides on every trip.
- Whitewater rafting down the Kawarau River.
- Sauna, hot shower and refreshments at our Lodge.
- Professional photo service (optional).
We Supply - Wetsuit, Spray jacket, Life jacket, Helmet and booties. What to Bring - Change of dry clothes,Swimming costume,Towel,Money for snacks.
White Water Rafting experiences in Queenstown New Zealand from Extreme Sports Cafe
All of our White Water Rafting experiences in Queenstown New Zealand can be booked online.
The Kawarau River provides an exhilarating trip that will be best suited to first time rafters. The Shotover River provides the thrilling action for those looking for that extra bit of excitement.
- The Kawarau River is a great introduction to whitewater Rafting. The four rapids on the Kawarau River are exciting and the scenery is superb. Between rapids you will experience calmer stretches of river, with a unique perspective of the historic Kawarau Bungy Bridge as your raft passes under it. The grand finale is the unforgettable 400 metre Dog Leg Rapid to end your trip on New Zealand's largest volume commercially rafted river.
- Duration: 4 - 5 hours Grade: 3 – 5 Departures: Twice daily am and pm
- Step across this great frontier and meet the challenge of rafting the Shotover River. Experience the rugged beauty and un-spoilt grandeur of the breathtaking scenery as you conquer this wild and untamed river. Tackle ten rapids then raft through the darkness of the 170 meter Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the Cascade Rapid to complete the challenge. Along with normal * rafting inclusions listed above the Helicopter/Raft The Shotover River Trip also includes; Drive on the historic Canyon Road.
- Duration: 4 - 5 hours Grade: 3 – 5 Departures: Twice daily am and pm
- Note - In winter (June - Aug), access to raft the Shotover River is by helicopter only.
Helicopter/Raft The Shotover River
- Step across this great frontier and meet the challenge of rafting the Shotover River. Experience the rugged beauty and un-spoilt grandeur of the breathtaking scenery as you conquer this wild and untamed river. Tackle ten rapids then raft through the darkness of the 170 meter Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the Cascade Rapid to complete the challenge. Along with normal * rafting inclusions listed above the Helicopter/Raft The Shotover River Trip also includes; Spectacular Helicopter flight to the rafting launch site deep in a Canyon.
- Duration: 4 - 5 hours Grade: 3 – 5
All of our White Water Rafting experiences in Queenstown New Zealand can be booked online.
White Water Rafting Combos. Why not add to the thrill by trying out one of our Combos, combining the excitement of white water rafting with jetboating, helicopter rides and even bungy jumping. 
** All Combo Rafting Trips Include: **
- Specialist river clothing.
- Safety briefing.
- Friendly, professional guides on every trip.
- Sauna, hot shower and refreshments at our Lodge.
- Half or full day filled with excitement and thrills.
Kawarau Duo - Jetboat + Raft Duration: 4 – 5 hours Departs 7:45am & 12:15pm
Along with normal ** Combo Rafting inclusions listed above the Kawarau Duo Trip features;
- Jet boat the Shotover River Canyons in the Shotover Jet.
- White water rafting down the mighty Kawarau River.
Shotover Heli-Raft - Helicopter + Raft Duration: 4 – 5 Hours Departs 8:15am & 1:15pm
Along with normal ** Combo Rafting inclusions listed above the Shotover Heli-Raft Trip features;
- Spectacular Helicopter flight to the rafting launch site deep in the Canyon.
- White water rafting down the mighty Shotover River.
Shotover Skydive-Raft – Skydive + Raft Duration: Full Day
Along with normal ** Combo Rafting inclusions listed above the Shotover Skydive-Raft Trip features;
- Tandem Skydive - the ultimate birds eye view.
- Whitewater rafting down the Shotover River.
Shotover Duo - Jetboat + Raft Duration: 4 - 5 hours Departs 7:45am & 12:30pm
Along with normal ** Combo Rafting inclusions listed above the Shotover Duo Trip features;
- Jetboat the Shotover River Canyons in the Shotover Jet.
- Whitewater rafting down the Shotover River.
Shotover Trio - Jetboat + Helicopter + Raft Duration: 5 hours Departs 8:00am & 12:30pm
Along with normal ** Combo Rafting inclusions listed above the Shotover Trio Trip features;
- Jetboat the Shotover Canyons in the Shotover Jet.
- Spectacular Helicopter flight to the rafting launch site deep into the Canyon.
- White water rafting down the Shotover River.
Hire Wire Bungy-Raft - Bungy + Raft Duration: Full Day Departs 8:00am
Along with normal ** Combo Rafting inclusions listed above the Hire Wire Bungy-RaftTrip features;
- High Wire Bungy Jump only accessible by cable car (134 metres).
- White water rafting down the Shotover River.
Shotover Canyon ** Combo Swing+Jetboat +Helicopter +Raft Duration: Full Day - Departs 8:00am & 9:30am
Along with normal Combo Rafting inclusions listed above the Shotover Canyon Combo Trip features;
- Shotover Canyon Swing (109 metres).
- Jetboat the Shotover River Canyons in the Shotover Jet.
- Spectacular Helicopter flight to the rafting launch site deep in the Canyon.
- Whitewater rafting down the Shotover River.
Shotover Freefall - Skydive+ Jetboat +Helicopter +Raft Duration: Full Day
Along with normal ** Combo Rafting inclusions listed above the Shotover Freefall Trip features;
- Tandem Skydive - the ultimate birds eye view.
- Jetboat the Shotover River Canyons in the Shotover Jet.
- Spectacular helicopter flight to the rafting launch site deep in the Canyon.
- White water rafting down the Shotover River.
Safety:
- The safety of clients is paramount and we always operate within strict safety guidelines.
- It is important to listen carefully to the instructions of your raft guide.
- Whitewater rafting is restricted to people 13 years and over. Guests under 16 years of age must raft with a parent or guardian.
- Participation in rafting activities involves a degree of risk and the rafting operator cannot be held responsible for personal injury or for equipment lost or damaged.
- We reserve the right to cancel or amend any trip due to river, road, weather conditions or lack of numbers.
- Camera, videos and personal items are carried at owners risk.
White Water Rafting experiences in Queenstown New Zealand from Extreme Sports Cafe
All of our White Water Rafting experiences in Queenstown New Zealand can be booked online.
Who runs our Rafting experiences?
Extreme Sports Cafe and it's partners run Whitewater rafting experiences in Thailand and New Zealand. We offer a range of exciting, challenging and fun experiences for you to enjoy whilst on holiday and will have more rafting (rafting centers) elsewhere soon...
Qualmark® is New Zealand tourism's official mark of quality. Extreme Sports Cafe's New Zealand Tourism partner is a privately owned and operated company based in Queenstown and brings together some of the South Island's best sightseeing options and adventure activities. Our Tourism partner's operations carry the Qualmark® endorsement, which means that they've been independently 
assessed as professional and trustworthy, so you can choose us with confidence.
The Qualmark is an official endorsement awarded by Tourism New Zealand and is designed to identify professional and trustworthy operators to enable international and domestic visitors to book and buy tourist products and services with confidence.
The Quality mark incorporates the official silver fern icon, and eligibility to use the mark is determined by an onsite assessment. This assessment looks at all of the aspects of a tourism business's operations that affect the quality of a customer's experience, including customer service, facilities and equipment, safety and welfare and business practices.
Where do I take it from here?
You can go on to improve your rafting with more practice and advanced courses allowing you to, take part in competitions worldwide, become an instructor and teach others, join a club and buy your own rafting equipment and go rafting whenever you want. Let us know how we can help...
If you have any questions, then please don’t hesitate to get back to us – we’ll be only too pleased to help. After all, the team at ESC are passionate about our various sporting disciplines – we want you to be, as well!
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