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Riverboarding is the most unique way to experience the Kawarau River. The ultimate Queenstown water activity for true adventure seekers. Come Riverboarding on the Kawarau River, home of river surfing, with the world's pioneering company. Ride grade 2 to 3 rapids on modified bodyboards or specially built sledges for an exciting, thrilling and proactive adventure. If you love thrills, nature, pristine waters, amazing scenery and a good dose of adventure, look no further. During this epic Queenstown water activity experience the rush of swimming through raging rapids, surfing standing waves, riding whirlpools, squirting, playing on eddy lines and trying some wicked rock jumps. Choose the trip that suits you the most, harness the power of the Kawarau River and be prepared to have the trip of a lifetime. They are all designed to quench your thirst for adventure. We provide all equipment: 5mm full steam wetsuit, booties, helmet, life jacket and fins. Photos and Video available for purchase after the trip. What you need to bring: Bring your swimmers, a towel and a sense of adventure! Duration: 4.5 hours return, with 1.5 – 2.5 hours on the river. Departures: Riversurfing twice daily November to March at 8:30am & 2:00pm Sledging daily November to March at 11.00am Once a day in dhoulderseason September, October April and May at 1.00pm Check-in: Queenstown pick-ups at 37 Shotover Street or from en-route accommodation with prior arrangement. Price $235.00 including GST per person
You’ll get directions to the departure location when you make a booking.
Full refund up to 3 days prior.