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Challenge Rafting takes adventure seekers on the whitewater thrill ride of their lives. No experience is required.

Why not try whitewater rafting for the ultimate adventure in Queenstown? Challenge Rafting provides a thrilling whitewater adventure experience, offering rafting options on both the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers. The Kawarau River offers exhilarating rafting for first timers. The Shotover offers the challenge of extra excitement and thrills. Experience the untamed river and rugged beauty of the Shotover Canyon before conquering the 170-metre Oxenbridge Tunnel to shoot the Cascade Rapid. Our professional and experienced guides provide instruction and guidance to make your trip even more enjoyable. All trips include courtesy coach transfers, specialist on-river clothing, safety briefing, professional guides and sauna and hot shower after your raft trip.

08/10/2026

Summer's coming and the rapids are waiting for you. 🌊 If you're new here, Challenge Rafting operates half-day rafting and combo trips on Queenstown's iconic Shotover and Kawarau Rivers.
Leave the guides and gear to us, hot showers will be waiting for you after your adventure. ✨

🚣Book your raft trip at raft.co.nz

18/06/2026

Your next adventure starts with . From breathtaking landscapes to thrilling adventures, we've been exploring New Zealand's backyard together for over 25 years. ✨Discover more of what we do across our iconic brands , , , , . Every journey is unforgettable.

14/05/2026

Millennial vs Gen Z. Different generations, same love of epic adventure.

30/04/2026

Thanks for an incredible season from all of us at Challenge Rafting. 🚣That’s a wrap on one of our best rafting seasons yet. We can’t wait to welcome you back on the river again in October.💦 Enjoy the winter season ahead, and we’ll see you back on the water soon!

22/04/2026

We’re lucky to spend our days on Queenstown’s rivers. 🚣Celebrating our playground on this Earth Day by taking a moment to appreciate the importance of looking after our home for locals and visitors. 🌏

17/04/2026

It’s getting a bit chilly in Queenstown, but the rivers are still flowing and ready for you.🌊If you've been thinking about getting out on the water, now's the time. It'll be a long wait until next season.

Book now to finish the season with a splash. 💦 raft.co.nz

10/04/2026

Spots are limited as this rafting season wraps up. Get in quick and lock in your adventure before next summer. Our updated departure times for the rest of the season are:
💦Shotover River – 8am
💦 Kawarau River & Jet – 2pm

02/04/2026

Nothing beats an Easter weekend floating down Queenstown’s iconic rivers. Book now👉 raft.co.nz

27/03/2026

The Kawarau River delivers the ultimate rafting adventure, especially if it's your first time whitewater rafting. 🌊 Fed by the Shotover River, the Kawarau is bigger, deeper and flows past the vineyards of Central Otago. Finish up with a 400 metre Grade 3 rapid. 🚣
Book your adventure and go with the flow ➡ raft.co.nz

20/03/2026

Our half‑day rafting trips on the iconic Shotover and Kawarau Rivers depart at 8am, 9am, 1pm, and 2pm, giving you heaps of time to pack in more epic activities during your day. 🌊
The season’s nearly over, don't miss out on one of Queenstown's must-do experiences. Book now👉 raft.co.nz

📍Shotover River

Address

19 Shotover Street, Cnr Shotover And Camp St
Queenstown
9300

Telephone

+6434427318

Website

http://raft.co.nz/

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