Shotover Swing Raft

Highlights / General details

Two ways to see the Shotover River Canyons combined in one great day out! Imagine being suspended upside down staring directly at the canyon floor waiting to fall from a cliff edge 109m above. At a scare rating of 5 underpants the ‘Gimp Boy Goes to Hollywood’ jump style is one of the Shotover Canyon Swings dare devil jumps. With over 70 jump styles available you can choose your style and your underpants rating (from 1 to 5) and get that pulse racing!

Take to the water with a rafting trip down the Shotover River which passes underneath the Shotover Canyon Swing before finishing by rafting through the 170m long Oxenbridge Tunnel and splashing out the end with Cascade rapid.

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only), Shotover Canyon Swing (109m), Whitewater rafting on the Shotover River, Full wetsuit clothing and rafting equipment, Hot showers and sauna at the rafters lodge.

Hours of operation

Available daily. Check-In: 8:00am and 8:15am.

Duration

Full Day (Approximately 6 to 8 hours).

Additional information All you need to bring is Swim wear, Towel, closed and secure shoes for the swing, and Warm clothes during winter periods.

Participant restrictions

Participants must be at least 13 years of age. Those under 16 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Those under 18 years must have signed parent/guardian consent. MINIMUM weight of 40 KG for Rafting. MAXIMUM weight of 135 KG for the Canyon Swing. Basic swimming skills are required for everyone participating in white water rafting. Pregnant women are unable to participate in any of these activities. If you have any previous neck or back injuries please provide details.

Policies

All combo/rafting trips require a minimum number of passengers for departures. Bookings will be accepted for numbers less than the required minimum number on the basis that bookings will be coordinated to achieve minimum numbers. A child waiver form must be signed by a guardian. Forms supplied at time of travel. Access to raft the Shotover River in winter is by helicopter only (June 1 -September 15 approx.) All tours operate weather permitting. Guests wanting to make changes are required to contact reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation