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Lake, mountains, and everything in between.
The 7 most popular kawarau river tours in Queenstown. What each day is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
1-hour jet boat from Queenstown’s Main Town Pier across Lake Wakatipu, then the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers with 360° spins.
Most Popular“Great location easy for visitors, guide was great and funny. Thrilling ride while getting to see magical scenery!!! Would recommend”
KJet Queenstown jet boat races Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau and Shotover rivers, with spins, speed, and Remarkables views.
“This is fun and easy to mid activity for most age groups. You will love the high speed boat rid and the spins in between. The spins arent too scary and you can easily hold on to the bars. A must do activity in Queenstown”
Queenstown’s Kawarau River combo tour: jet boat 360 spins, then grade 2-3 rafting with swims and optional cliff jumping, ending with showers.
“Excellent. Would recommend to anyone going to Queenstown. Great guides - Jacob was great out on the water!”
Kawarau River rafting plus a Queenstown jet boat ride. Grade 2–3 rapids, Dog Leg finale, wetsuits, hot showers. Beginner-friendly.
“Guy, our guide, Jacob, and Morgan were fab! Great banter, we felt safe the entire time, and the experience itself was something we will forever remember!”
First-timer whitewater on Queenstown’s Kawarau River with gear, hot showers, and a Dog Leg grade 3/4 finale.
“Finished the trip and wanted to go again! Our guide Matt was fantastic guide and we had plenty of time for a swim and to go through the rapids. I would highly recommend!”
White-water bodyboarding on the Kawarau River from Queenstown. Grade 2–3 rapids, up to 12km ride, gear and transport included.
“The crew were epic!! Did this 17 years ago when I was 21 on a contiki had a ball then and had a ball today!! Can’t wait for my own kids to be at least 8 years old and experience this with them!! Cheers guys Swifty 🤘”
Fly 130m over the Kawarau River on 3 high-speed zip lines. Family-friendly, photos included, plus free Queenstown transport options.
From the lake to the fiord, every way to fill a day.
