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12 Mile Delta
Canyoning
IMAGINE you descend into the canyon, plunge into pools, cascade down chutes, abseil waterfalls and swim narrow passageways. You don't need any abseiling skills. Its just a gentle walk through ten minutes of native bush to the beginning of our Canyoning Experience.
You'll need a willingness to try new things and a desire to explore. However if you are the daring type, we can certainly challenge your highly tuned ego. Take a moment to soak in the splendid vista of Lake Wakatipu as we exit the canyon onto the 12 mile Delta. Operates during the months of Oct to May
Adult: NZD$145.00     
Departure: 11am
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Challenge Rafting
Kawarau River Rafting
This is a great introduction to whitewater rafting. The four rapids on the Kawarau River are exciting and the scenery is superb. Between rapids you will experience calmer stretches of river, with a unique perspective of the historic Kawarau Bungy Bridge as your raft passes under. The grande finale is the unforgettable 400 metre Dog Leg Rapid to end your trip on new Zealands largest volume commercially rafted river.
Trip includes courtesy coach transfers, specialist river clothing ( wetsuit, spray jacket, booties, life jacket and helmet), safety briefing, professional friendly guides, sauna, hot shower and refreshments.Bring a swimsuit and towel.
Adult: NZD$165.00      Child: NZD$149.00
Departure: 8.15am|1pm
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Challenge Rafting
Shotover Heli Rafting
Helicopter Raft.
The ultimate way to experience whitewater rafting is to arrive at your raft by helicopter. Not just a scenic helicopter flight, but a rollicking, roller coaster ride to set the scene for the action ahead. Skippers Canyon was never seen like this by the old goldminers! Step across this great frontier and meet the challenge of rafting the Shotover River. Experience the rugged beauty and unspoilt grandeur of the breathtaking scenery as you conquer this wild and untamed river. Tackle ten rapids then raft through the darkness of the 170 metre Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the Cascade Rapid to complete the challenge.Bring a swimsuit and towel
Trip includes courtesy coach transfers, specialist river clothing ( wetsuit, spray jacket, booties, life jacket and helmet), safety briefing, professional friendly guides, sauna, hot shower and refreshments.
Adult: NZD$239.00      Child: NZD$229.00
Departure: 8.15am|1pm
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Challenge Rafting
Shotover River Rafting
Bring: a swimsuit and towel
Step across this great frontier and meet the challenge of rafting the Shotover River. Experience the rugged beauty and unspoilt grandeur of the breathtaking scenery as you conquer this wild and untamed river. Tackle ten rapids then raft through the darkness of the 170 metre Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the Cascade Rapid to complete the challenge.
Trip includes courtesy coach transfers, specialist river clothing ( wetsuit, spray jacket, booties, life jacket and helmet), safety briefing, professional friendly guides, sauna, hot shower and refreshments
Adult: NZD$165.00     
Departure: 8.15am|1pm
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Dart River Safaris Ltd
Fun Yaks
You'll travel by jetboat to the upper part of the Dart River, and then at your own pace paddle downstream, exploring some of the many safe and intriguing chasms and byrnes along the way down. The colour of the water in these areas is spectacular. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch and return through Paradise. Transportation included from Queenstown
Adult: NZD$279.00      Child: NZD$179.00
Departure: 8.00am
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Dart River Safaris Ltd
Fun Yaks ex Glenorchy
You'll travel by jetboat to the upper part of the Dart River, and then at your own pace paddle downstream, exploring some of the many safe and intriguing chasms and byrnes along the way down. The colour of the water in these areas is spectacular. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch and return through Paradise.
Adult: NZD$279.00      Child: NZD$179.00
Departure: 9.00am
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Deep Canyon Experience Wanaka
Deep Canyon
Get Wet, Get real Wet !!!
Descend the spectacular canyons of the Matukituki valley. Explore your way through crystal pools and native forest. Plunge down water polished chutes, abseil down waterfalls. Climb, swim and float through a spectacular world of water sculpted rock and sparkling, crashing waterfalls. Operates during the months of Oct to May
Adult: NZD$215.00      Child: NZD$215.00
Departure: 9:15am
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Extreme Green
Kawarau River Rafting
The Kawarau is New Zealands largest commercially rafted river earning it an international reputation for white water thrills.
Flowing through the rugged Kawarau Gorge and overlooked by the extensive Chard Farm and Gibbston Valley wineries, it is a constantly changing mix of calm, gentle waters and boiling rapids.
The Kawarau Gorge is steeped in history and scenic highlights. The unique nature of the canyon allows cliff jumping or even a swim in the smaller rapids. The grand finale is the 400 metre Chinese Dog Leg rapid adrenalin inducing and heart pumping providing one of the biggest white water rides in NZ.
WHAT YOU NEED: Swimsuit and towel.
WHAT IS SUPPLIED: All transport including accommodation pickups and drop offs.
7mm wetsuits, wetsuit Jackets, booties, spray jackets, helmets, paddles and life jackets
Adult: NZD$165.00     
Departure: 8.15am|1.15pm
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Extreme Green
Shotover River Drive Rafting Option
The Shotover River gained prominence in the 1860's as one of the world's most lucrative gold bearing rivers. Today it is best known as a playground for adventurers who want to challenge nature
Aptly named rapids Germans Drop, Mother-in-Law, Pinball and Cascade are interspersed throughout the exhilarating 18km trip, which culminates in a spectacular ride through the Oxenbridge Tunnel a 170metre chute that is a legacy of the pioneering gold miners. Although suitable for most levels of experience, confidence in water is an advantage.
WHAT YOU NEED: Swimsuit and towel
WHAT IS SUPPLIED: All transport including accommodation pickups and drop offs. 7mm wetsuits, wetsuit Jackets, booties, spray jackets, helmets, paddles and life jackets.
Adult: NZD$165.00      Child: NZD$149.00
Departure: 8.15am|1.15pm
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Extreme Green
Shotover River Heli Rafting Option
A spectacular helicopter flight into the depths of the Skippers Canyon on the Shotover River, or flying beneath the Remarkable mountains on route to the Kawarau raft launch site set amid the splendour of the Gibbston Valley wineries.
White water rafting on the Shotover or Kawarau Rivers, all rafting equipment supplied, hot showers, tea/coffee and a snack at the rafting base after the trip.Bring swimsuit and towel
Adult: NZD$239.00     
Departure: 8.15am|1.15pm
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