River Surfing or Sledging on the Kawarau River Queenstown

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5 Duke Street, Queenstown
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•The rapids, they are totally unique, an exhilarating adrenaline rush! •You are in control of your own adventure, controlling and manoeuvring the board. •Beautiful pristine water and stunning views. •Sense of adventure and something you can only do in Queenstown. •Only place you can bodyboard whitewater!

What to expect

Conquer Grade 3 rapids on a bodyboard!! Feel the rush of fast-flowing currents as you ride the rapids, surf standing waves and experience whirlpools and eddy lines. You might even catch an underwater current. Our lightweight, highly manoeuvrable bodyboards are built for wave riding and duck diving beneath the surface.

For the sledging package:

Conquer Grade 3 rapids on our custom-made sledges. Bigger and more buoyant, these sledges float higher in the current giving you extra stability. Ride standing waves and experience whirlpools and eddy lines on a sledge that does more of the work for you. End your adventure with a relaxing float in the pristine water of the Kawarau River, taking in the spectacular scenery.

whitewater rapids kawarau river queenstown
Conquer grade 2-3 rapids and become King or Queen of the River, riding the rapids on a bodyboard
Kawarau River Surfing Queenstown
Enjoy the rapids of the Kawarau River on your bodyboard
River surfing whitewater rapids Queenstown
River surfing whitewater rapids Queenstown
River surfing whitewater rapids Queenstown
Enjoy surfing standing waves, riding whirlpools and eddy lines, as well as catching some underwater currents if you are brave enough.
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 Kawarau River Surfing, sledging
The high-volume Kawarau River is bursting with adrenaline, and this trip will challenge your nerves from start to finish.
Queenstown river boarding sledging
Sledge 8 km of grade 2 to 3 white water on special river purpose boards
Sledge Kawarau River Queenstown
The sledge keeps you slightly more above the water than bodyboards
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The trip starts in a secret calm eddy after an introduction to the basic sledging techniques
Ride fast flowing rapids on the Kawarau River
Ride fast-flowing rapids, blast through waves, spin on giant whirlpools and try wicked rock jumps

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