River Surfing or Sledging on the Kawarau River Queenstown

4.3 / 5
9 reviews
200+ booked
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!

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River Surfing

River Sledging

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€ 145.95

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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.
Gibbston Valley riverboarding
Take in the stunning scenery of Gibbston Valley
 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
kawarau river boarding queenstown
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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4.3 / 5
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9 reviews
Services offered
4.3
Value for money
4.3
Quality of facility
4.5
Safety measures
4.7
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Review for: River Sledging

experience experience, guides were professional and friendly. highly recommended activity for all visitors travelling to Queenstown!!

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Review for: River Surfing

really were in safe hands, was in for rude awakening seeing how scary the rapids are but rest assured guys are well skilled and serious about fun. even did some cliff jumps

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Review for: River Surfing

Riverboarding is a moderately challenging activity and carries high risk for those who have mobility or muscle coordination concern. You can really get drowned. Do think twice before signing. Instructors esp Neil were professional and accomodating to ensure that you go through extensive briefing, tutorials at the shallow area before permitting you to join the main activity out of safety concern. If you have strong kicking power and good level of fitness, this is good fun.

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Review for: River Surfing

awesome experience had a great day on the water! spent 2hrs on the water which was plenty of time! would recommend

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Review for: River Surfing

great exprience surfing down the river, professional crew, small training session before the actual 5km fun down the river

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Review for: River Surfing

Very unique experience, would definitely do it again. Changing facilities could be better

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Review for: River Surfing

it was ok, the rapids are at the beggining x3. then the rest is like a lazy river. would be good if more apart. I’d recommend rafting 5 grade over this any day

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Review for: River Surfing

It was not what I expected as I thoroughly enjoyed white water rafting but here I didn't really feel the thrill/excitement. And it was extremely tiring the whole time trying to stay on course in the river.

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Review for: River Sledging

I only received notification the night before departure that the tour was canceled due to insufficient participants. Although I discussed rescheduling with the store, it was unsuccessful. Regrettably, I had to cancel the activity due to other pre-arranged plans, which was very disappointing. The only saving grace was that the discussion process with the store was pleasant, and the refund was quick, which helped make amends.

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