Raft the gentle upper reaches of the Shotover River on this half-day trip through Skippers Canyon. You'll drive from Queenstown through a former gold-mining region and learn about this significant part of New Zealand's history. The Class I and II rapids are suitable for ages three years old and up.

Half-day heritage tour that follows the rugged and once treacherous Skippers Road. Travel the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley. As your experienced guide navigates the awe-inspiring canyon, you can relax and enjoy numerous historic sites along the journey, including a century old suspension bridge and the township of Skippers. Gain an insight into the local heritage through photos and relics in the restored schoolhouse before trying your hand at gold panning.

On this premier scenic flight you will marvel at the outstanding landforms and stunning beauty of the Wakatipu basin. The untamed Shotover River is revealed in rugged Skippers Canyon. See spectacular film locations from Lord of the Rings. The flight includes a landing at the Remarkables, 1538 meters above Queenstown where you can stand in the snow during Winter and admire the fantastic panoramic views.

See the land where The Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed. After a complimentary hotel pickup, you will arrive and meet your helicopter pilot, who was the actual film pilot for the movies. You will fly along the Shotover River, over the mountain range from the opening scene of The Two Towers on the way to landing on a glacier alongside the Misty Mountains and get a sense of what it might be like to cross The Redhorn Pass. You will head across to Glenorchy via the Dart Valley and Mt Earnslaw to see the natural features you may better recognize as Isengard, Amon Hen and Lothlorien. This 70 min excursion will conclude with a drive back to your hotel in Queensland. 

Experience the dramatic Kawarau Gorge, home to the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge, where you can stop and watch AJ Hackett Bungy jumpers jump from a height of 43 meters. Relax with a glass of wine at Gibson Valley Winery while you take in the beauty all around you. Explore Arrowtown with your guide and learn about the historic Chinese Village and the colonial architecture of Queenstown. Lend your ears to the live commentary on board and pull out your phone cameras for beautiful panoramic views from Coronet Saddle Lookout. Marvel at the Shotover River Gorge in all its majestic glory and learn why it is known as one of the richest rivers in the world.

Book this Shotover River whitewater rafting and enjoy grade 3-5 whitewater rapids if you're an adrenaline junky visiting Queenstown!