Shotover River, Queenstown

Once dubbed 'the richest river in the world' for its gold nuggets, the Shotover River today draws gold-seekers as well as adventure enthusiasts who come for the fast-flowing crystal rapids

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Queenstown: Jet Boat Ride & Underwater Observatory

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 1.0 hour

$80

Experience heart-racing fun on the world’s first commercial Jet boat ride. Enjoy unforgettable thrills, spins and exhila...

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Shotover Jet: Extreme Jet Boat Ride Queenstown

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 25.0 minute

$94

Embark on the original jet boat ride on the Shotover River. Prepare for wall-to-wall action with hig...

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Shotover River Half-Day White Water Rafting from Queenstown

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   4.5 hour

$177

Raft the famous Shotover River on thrilling, grade 3 to 5 whitewater rapids on a half-day trip from ...

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Queenstown: Shotover River Whitewater Rafting Trip

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 4.0 hour

$177

Tackle six rapids along the Shotover River on an adrenaline-pumping whitewater rafting trip. Marvel ...

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Half-Day Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown

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$162

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Helicopter and Shotover River Rafting Combo from Queenstown

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$237

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Queenstown Shotover River Helicopter Ride and White Water Rafting

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Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride from Queenstown

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 25 minutes

$99

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Prepare yourself for the ultimate jet boating experience with Shotover Jet - the unique, breathtakin...

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Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

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 3.0 hour

$112

Experience breathtaking scenery, Lord of the Rings locations, the Skippers Road and the adrenaline p...

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Lake Wakatipu Extended 30-Minute Heli Tour & Alpine Landing

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 30.0 minute

$252

Discover the diverse landscapes of the Wakatipu Basin from above on a scenic 30-minute heli tour. Fl...

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Grand Circle Helicopter Flight from Queenstown

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 30 minutes

$255

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...auty of the Wakatipu basin. The untamed Shotover River is revealed in rugged Skippers Canyon. See spectacular film locat...

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Queenstown: 1-Hour Ultimate Jet Boat Experience

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 1 hour

$93

Enjoy an exciting jet boat adventure on the historic Kawarau and Shotover rivers. Spend more time on...

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Shotover Jet Boat Ride

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$103

...At 85kph, take an exhilarating ride down the Shotover River with narrow canyon walls towering above you

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Shotover River, Queenstown

Once dubbed 'the richest river in the world' for its gold nuggets, the Shotover River today draws gold-seekers as well as adventure enthusiasts who come for the fast-flowing crystal rapids.

Once dubbed 'the richest river in the world' for its gold nuggets, the Shotover River today draws gold-seekers as well as adventure enthusiasts who come for the fast-flowing crystal rapids. The 75 kilometre long river in the Otago region flows from the Southern Alps through the Skippers Canyon and onward into the Kawarau River east of Queenstown, forming Grade 3-5 rapids along the way. From Deep Creek to Cascade Rapids, the entire journey along the lower canyon has thrilling stretches, including the 170 metre long Oxenbridge Tunnel.

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About Shotover River

 Otago, South Island

Shotover River and Nearby Sights on Map

Hollyford Track

The Hollyford Track is a 56 kilometre long tramping or hiking path along Hollyford River that runs from Marion Corner at the foot of Mount Christina in the south to the Tasman Sea coast at Martins Bay in the north, through the Pyke Big Bay Track

Skycity Queenstown

The Skycity Queenstown Casino has dining and entertainment in addition to 86 gaming machines, 8 gaming tables with popular draws such as Roulette, Poker, Texas Hold'em, Baccarat, and Blackjack, and an additional 4 gaming tables in the VIP room

Skippers Canyon

Carved out by glaciers and the Shotover River, the Skippers Canyon is a breathtaking gorge with steep drops of several hundred metres

Coronet Peak

Coronet Peak is a 1649 metre tall mountain with a popular skiing resort on its southern slopes

Lake Hayes

Framed by the snow-covered peaks of The Remarkables and mountains of the Wakatipu Basin, Lake Hayes is a picturesque lake with crystal clear waters that reflect the surrounding landscape like a mirror

The Remarkables

You know it is going to be an unforgettable experience when something is named as The Remarkables

Lake Wakatipu

Surrounded by the towering Remarkables, Cecil Peak and Southern Alps, the gorgeous Lake Wakatipu offers breathtaking views of nature

Lord of the Rings - Glenorchy

Glenorchy is breathtakingly beautiful, and it is not hard to see why Peter Jackson filmed parts of The Lord of the Rings trilogy here

Routeburn Track

The 32 kilometre long Routeburn Track is an alpine tramping or hiking trail that passes through the Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks

Lake Wanaka

Lake Wanaka lies at the heart of the Otago Lakes in South Island, just a 50 minute drive to the north of Queenstown through the Crown Range