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River rafting & tubing in Queenstown
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River Rafting & Tubing in Queenstown
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What travellers are saying
- Jason GSingapore, Singapore4 contributionsToday is our first born’s birthday and it is also our last day in NZ. We kept the best outdoor activity for the last. This afternoon, we did our drive out to Skippers Canyon can be quite daunting on the narrow road, but our driver cum raft guide Mark made us feel safe throughout. As he drove up and down the narrow roads, we really enjoyed the scenery outside. Mark was hilarious and made the trip fun and entertaining. The highlighs had got to be the river jump and the swim. My 11yr old son enjoyed so much and he kept backward paddling so that we would not reach the end point. Mark really went extra mile to brought him to have a quick swim in the river before we departed the river. Thank you so much Mark & Team for the wonderful experience and we really had a lot of fun today.Written 1 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- James LLos Angeles, CA188 contributionsThe river rafting portion of this adventure was thrilling. For those of you who have never white-water rafting, this is a great one to start with. The safety instruction is solid and the equipment they give you will minimize the cold (water). And then prepare yourself to start paddling! For experienced white-water rafters, this may seem a bit tame but fun nonetheless. Make sure that you take the optional jump off the cliff because it may be the only photo (taken by the guides) that you will treasure for years.Written 3 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David E4 contributionsFantastic staff very helpful and made sure i stayed out of trouble, would definitely recommend to anyone thinking about it, well worth it for the adventure and historyWritten 24 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Abi G6 contributionsWe had a brilliant time white water rafting down Shotover river. The guides had great energy, were very competent and had good safety plans in place in case someone fell in which no one did. Got to opt to get in and float along the river for a bit which we did to cool off which was fun.
We hadn’t been rafting before and felt very comfortable in their hands. The travel across was well organised and the kit supplied was plenty warm.Written 7 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Moeriki T1 contributionSo much Fun ! We did not know what to expect… but fortunately the team is awesome, they clearely know what they do to keep you safe, have some fun and make this adventure memorable. Being comfortable in the water is clearly a plus. Would defenetly do it again if we get the chance !
Thank you Max, Pav, Neil and the photographer/driver (sorry i did not catch your name)Written 6 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Alexis S2 contributionsHad the best day rafting .. Casey our guide was amazing and Josh kept us entertained on the bus ride. ( which is quiet scary yet amazing) by far the best thing we did in NZ. Thanks guys you truly do an awesome job.Written 16 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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