- Most Popular!
- September–May
- Level 3
- Ages 8+
- 4.5 hours
Level 3 (most extreme) — Our most popular trip, take on the mighty rapids on a bodyboard. Challenge your nerves!
EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF RIVER SURFING - BOOK NOW!
Level 3 (most extreme) — Our most popular trip, take on the mighty rapids on a bodyboard. Challenge your nerves!
Level 2 (less extreme) — Tackle the mighty rapids on a sledge. Stable, buoyant and easy to use.
Level 1 (least extreme, no rapids) — Learn the basics of Riverboarding on a gentle section of the river and admire the stunning views.
Come Riverboarding on the Kawarau River, home of river surfing, with the world’s pioneering company.
Ride grade 2 to 3 rapids on modified bodyboards or specially built sledges for an exciting, thrilling and proactive adventure.
If you love thrills, nature, pristine waters, amazing scenery and a good dose of adventure, look no further.
During this epic Queenstown water activity, experience the rush of swimming through raging rapids, surfing standing waves, riding whirlpools, squirting, playing on eddy lines and trying some wicked rock jumps.
Choose the trip that suits you the most, harness the power of the Kawarau River and be prepared to have the trip of a lifetime. They are all designed to quench your thirst for adventure.
"We had the best time riverboarding, our guides were fantastic and helped to settle our nerves! Thanks so much, high recommend it!"
– Alison T., Tripadvisor"Such a good day today riverboarding! The guides were really awesome! Really informative and great at helping you out if you go a bit off course! Would highly recommend to locals if you haven’t tried it and it’s a must do if you are a visitor! So much fun! Thank you!"
– Kirsty, Tripadvisor"Absolutely recommended. Beautiful environment from a unique viewpoint, adventure, fun. Friendly guides."
– Ferenc M., Tripadvisor"Spent 4 days in Queenstown on adrenaline holiday with kids, 17, 15, and 12. Did everything but this was the undisputed number one activity. Thank you to the team, had a great day. Would recommend to anyone going to Queenstown. Must do!"
– Craig, Tripadvisor"River boarding is certainly one of the most exciting, beautiful, and unique experiences we have ever had. It will ruin regular white water rafting for you in all the best ways."
– Smith, Tripadvisor