Queenstown Shotover River Helicopter Ride and White Water Rafting

Shotover River Heli Rafting is the only way to experience Shotover River rafting in winter as well as summer!

Climb aboard your jet-turbine-powered helicopter for a spectacular flight up Skippers Canyon, the site of one of the world's richest gold strikes. The flight pushes your adrenaline level to the edge with a rollercoaster ride through the Canyon.

Rafting from Deep Creek over peaceful waters at first, head toward the exhilarating rapids of the lower Canyon, experiencing the memorable rapids Rock Garden, Sharks Fin, Toilet, Pinball, Jaws, Sequel and the unforgettable 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel, followed closely by Cascade Rapid.

The ultimate Queenstown outdoor adventure!

The guides are fully licensed and are carefully chosen on the basis of their skill and experience, their ability to make sound decisions and their ability to communicate and identify with our clients.

Schedule details

Queenstown Shotover River Helicopter Ride and White Water Rafting

Departure Dates:

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Departure Time:

Summer - 16 September to 31 May
• 8:15am
• 1:15pm
Winter - 01 June to 16 September

• 8:15am
• 1:00pm

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Pricing information

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Additional information

Queenstown Shotover River Helicopter Ride and White Water Rafting

Inclusions:

• Hotel pickup (morning tour only)
• One-way 7-minute helicopter flight to Deep Creek in summer and Boulder Beach in winter, Skippers Canyon
• Raft the Shotover River
• Full wetsuit rafting clothing and all other equipment provided
• Extensive safety instructions and paddling techniques
• Use of hot showers and sauna facilities

Exclusions:

• Hotel pickup for afternoon departure
• Hotel drop off
• Food and drink

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Minimum age is 13 years
• Children aged between 13 and 15 years must have a guardian travel with them
• All travelers between the age of 15 and 18 years require a waiver to be signed by a guardian if they are unaccompanied
• You must bring along a swimsuit and towel
• Minimum weight requirement is 40kg
• Maximum 6 passengers per helicopter
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers
• Travelers must be water confident

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Local Operator Information:

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