White Water Rafting Queenstown 5 options
Shotover River Rafting in Queenstown: Class 3-5 RapidsShotover River whitewater rafting from Queenstown with guide, gear and hot showers included.Every day · 08:30 · From age 13★ 4.84 (374)4h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 299per person
Shotover River Rafting Queenstown: Class I-II Rapids for FamiliesRaft the upper Shotover River through Skippers Canyon on a half-day trip from Queenstown with a qualified guide, transport and all gear included.Every day · 07:45 and 13:30 · From age 3★ 4.94 (344)5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 329per person
Queenstown Rafting: Jet Boat & Kawarau RiverStart with a 30-minute jet boat run down the Kawarau River (360-degree spins, canyon walls, the works), then paddle grade 2.Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · From age 13★ 4.86 (182)4h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 329per person
Queenstown: Shotover River Rafting with Local GuidesRaft the wild Shotover River from Queenstown, tackle rapids and the Oxenbridge Tunnel, with all gear, transfers, and expert local guides included.Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 · Pickup optional · From age 13★ 4.84 (117)5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 307per person
Kawarau River Rafting in Queenstown: Grade 2-3 RapidsRaft 8 kilometers of the Kawarau River near Queenstown, hitting grade 2-3 rapids and the 400-meter Dog Leg rapid with a live guide in provided wetsuit and gear.Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · From age 13★ 4.92 (75)4h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 249per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotover River Rafting in Queenstown: Class 3-5 RapidsOur pick | NZ$ 299 per person | 4h 30m | 4.84★ · 374 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Kawarau River Rafting in Queenstown: Grade 2-3 RapidsBest value | NZ$ 249 per person | 4h 30m | 4.92★ · 75 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Shotover River Rafting Queenstown: Class I-II Rapids for FamiliesTop rated | NZ$ 329 per person | 5h | 4.94★ · 344 | Every day · 07:45 and 13:30 | English |
| Queenstown Rafting: Jet Boat & Kawarau River | NZ$ 329 per person | 4h 30m | 4.86★ · 182 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Queenstown: Shotover River Rafting with Local Guides | NZ$ 307 per person | 5h | 4.84★ · 117 | Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 | English |
White Water Rafting Queenstown at a glance
- Our pick: Shotover River Rafting in Queenstown: Class 3-5 Rapids, NZ$ 299 (4h 30m, 4.84★ · 374).
- Best value: Kawarau River Rafting in Queenstown: Grade 2-3 Rapids, NZ$ 249 (4h 30m, 4.92★ · 75).
- Top rated: Shotover River Rafting Queenstown: Class I-II Rapids for Families, NZ$ 329 (5h, 4.94★ · 344).
Real price per person across the 5 options: NZ$ 249–NZ$ 329 (median NZ$ 307). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 1 kid-friendly and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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