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Queenstown’s best days out.
The 7 most popular kawarau bridge tours in Queenstown. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Queenstown jet boat thrills: Lake Wakatipu speed, Shotover and Kawarau river blasts, 360 spins and heated handrails. 1 hour.
Most Popular“Our pilot, Puni, was excellent. We had a fantastic time, it was fabulous. It was windy the day we went which made it even more exhilarating. Pure adrenaline! Still smiling at the memory six hours later!”
KJet jet boat ride from Queenstown’s pier with Remarkables views, Lake Wakatipu speed, river spins, and a splash.
“The one we did wasn’t great, we saw the pictures in their website of the jet boat going through narrow rivers, huge rocks and shallow waters but the one we got was nothing compare to the adversitied. Waste of money. This was just a normal speed boat through the open river nothing special”
Jet boat 360 spins, then Kawarau Gorge rafting on grade 2–3 rapids, with optional cliff jumping and the 400m Dog Leg finale.
“The speed boat was lots of fun - high energy and unique. Rafting was also a blast, manageable rapids, always felt safe. Guides were super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Gabe! Would absolutely book again.”
Queenstown Kawarau River rafting plus a thrilling jet boat to the launch site. Beginner-friendly rapids, hot showers, great value.
“Great day on the River!! Jess is so full of energy - made our boat trip supper fun. Our river raft guide, Guy, was knowledgeable, safety first, great Personality, remembered all our names, gave us won’t of opportunity to enjoy the River by jumping in A fab day!”
Queenstown Kawarau River rafting: 8 km of grade 2-3 rapids with the Dog Leg grade 3/4, gear, hot showers, and coach transport.
“The guides were fun and we had the extra privilege of having 3 Polytech students on the trip too! Great work looking after the guests AND THE students! The students were fantastic too! Thanks to all!! Well done.”
Ride whitewater rapids on a bodyboard down Queenstown’s Kawarau River, up to grade 3. Gear, snacks, and small-group guidance 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 🤘”
Queenstown Kawarau River rafting with RealNZ: grade 2–3 rapids, optional cliff jumps, Dog Leg finish, hot showers, and free photos.
“The rafting itself was good so far. The organization can be improved. We were stuck in a broken bus in the middle of the highway. It took a long time before a replacement bus was ordered. The communication was not really good. And although we were innocent of the delay, time pressure was put on…”
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