Lose your thoughts in the sparkle of smooth. Crystal clear water, only to have your senses snapped into overdrive by the roar of an approaching rapid. Witness the world's most stunning scenery from a perspective only a lucky few will experience.
Challenge Rafting operates a variety of exciting half day trips on the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers.
The Kawarau River provides an exhilarating trip for first time rafters.
The Shotover River provides the action for those looking for extra excitement and thrills.
The Heli-rafting provides a spectacular helicopter flight to the rafting launch site deep within Skippers Canyon.
Why not add to the thrill by trying out one of our Combos, combining the excitement of white water rafting with jet-boating, helicopter rides and even bungy-jumping.
Shotover River
Step across this great frontier and meet the challenge of rafting the Shotover River. Experience the rugged beauty and unspoilt grandeur of the breathtaking scenery as you conquer this wild and untamed river. Tackle six rapids then raft through the darkness of the 170 metre Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the Cascade Rapid to complete the challenge. NOTE: the access to raft the Shotover River in winter is by helicopter only (June - mid Sept).
Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Grade: 3 - 5
Departures: Twice daily am and pm
Kawarau River
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. The Grande 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: 2 - 3
Departures: Twice daily am and pm
Rafting Groups
Rafting and Raft Combos are great options for conference groups, team building, school groups, students, or even family groups or friends looking for an activity to do together. We operate rafting year round so are able to work with you to make it happen. There are several ways to enjoy whitewater rafting, check with us for some ideas.
Group rates are available for bookings of more than 8 people, please enquire on: Challenge Rafting Groups
Safety
The safety of clients is paramount and Challenge Rafting operates within strict safety guidelines.
It is important to listen carefully to your guides instructions. Rafting is recommended for people over the age of 13 years confident in water.
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. All prices are subject to change. This is subject to any rights or remedies you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
‘No shows’ or cancellations within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable.
You Bring... change of dry clothes, swimming costume, towel, money for snacks. Camera, videos and personal items are carried at owners risk.
We Supply... wetsuit, spray jacket, booties, life jacket, helmet.
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