Activities & Experiences
River Surfing or Sledging on the Kawarau River Queenstown
Available Options
River Surfing
Included
- Professional guide
- All necessary equipment
- All necessary safety equipment
- Full steam 5mm wetsuit, booties, fins, life jacket, helmet, bodyboard
- Transport from Queenstown
Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Meals and beverages
- Other personal expenses
- [Departure] meet up at 5 Duke Street, Queenstown. You can choose to depart at the following times: 08:30, 14:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Meeting point in Queenstown is at the loading zone at 5 Duke Street, at the back of the bakery and opposite the Sofitel. Please arrive at the departure time, as we meet you on the street.
- [Attraction/experience] 4 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Queenstown
- [Return] at 5 Duke Street, Queenstown, You can choose to return at the following times: 13:00, 18:30. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
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Eligibility
- Participants must be aged 8+ to participate in this activity
Additional information
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Everyone must be able to swim, be confident in water and reasonably fit
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Although not mandatory, it is recommended that you purchase accident and/or travel insurance before participating in this activity
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Guests are required to sign a liability waiver form that informs them of the risks of the activity
Prohibitions & Limitations
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Meet-up information
Serious Fun Riverboarding Queenstown Shop
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Address: 37 Shotover St, Central Queenstown
Please arrive here 15 minutes before your trip time to check-in
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Please refer to the map for assistance
Self drive: Roaring Meg Power Station
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Address: 3836 Gibbston Hwy, Kawarau Gorge
Please arrive 30 minutes after your trip start time
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Please refer to the map for assistance
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How to get there: The Roaring Meg Power Station is located halfway between Queenstown and Wanaka along Highway 6. The Roaring Meg Lookout is clearly signposted. The Roaring Meg Power Station is about 40 meters from the Lookout in the direction of Queenstown
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How to get there: Please drive down to the Power Station and wait in the car park
River Sledging
Included
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- All necessary equipment
- All necessary safety equipment
- Full steam 5mm wetsuit, booties, fins, life jacket, helmet, sledge
- Transport from Queenstown
Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Meals and beverages
- Other personal expenses
Itinerary
- Sledge 7 km of grade 2 to 3 white water on special river purpose boards. Sturdy easy to hold on to very buoyant and highly manoeuvrable the sledge keeps you slightly more above the water than bodyboards
- Trip starts in a secret calm eddy after an introduction on the basic sledging techniques
- As we head to the main flow hold on tight and feel the power of the river as adrenaline kicks in. Ride fast flowing rapids blast through waves spin on giant whirl pools and try wicked rock jumps
- There is a calm final section that allows you to take in the scenery before enjoying a delicious kiwi picnic
Eligibility
- Participants must be aged 12+ to participate in this activity
Additional information
-
Everyone must be able to swim, be confident in water and reasonably fit
-
Although not mandatory, it is recommended that you purchase accident and/or travel insurance before participating in this activity
Prohibitions & Limitations
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Meet-up information
Serious Fun Riverboarding Queenstown Shop
-
Address: 37 Shotover St, Central Queenstown
Please arrive here 15 minutes before your trip time to check-in
-
Please refer to the map for assistance
Self drive: Roaring Meg Power Station
-
Address: 3836 Gibbston Hwy, Kawarau Gorge
Please arrive 30 minutes after your trip start time
-
Please refer to the map for assistance
-
How to get there: The Roaring Meg Power Station is located halfway between Queenstown and Wanaka along Highway 6. The Roaring Meg Lookout is clearly signposted. The Roaring Meg Power Station is about 40 meters from the Lookout in the direction of Queenstown
-
How to get there: Please drive down to the Power Station and wait in the car park
Choose from available options above
Cancellation Policy
- You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
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