Ride grade 3 white water on our river purpose sledges. They are perfect for riding the river, navigating its strong currents, fast flowing water, waves and whirlpools.
Sledge New Zealand’s best white water on a sturdy buoyant board that is easy to manoeuvre!
Sledge grade 2 to 3 white water on special river purpose boards. Sturdy, easy to hold on to, very buoyant and highly manoeuvrable, the sledge keeps you slightly more above the water than bodyboards. This is an action packed white water adventure for true water lovers.
You will start the trip in a secret calm eddy after an introduction on the basic sledging techniques.Here you must perform the minimum skills required to experience this trip. As we head to the main flow, hold on tight and feel the power of the river as adrenaline kicks in. Ride fast flowing rapids, blast through waves, spin on giant whirlpools and try wicked rock jumps. There is a calm final section that allows you to take in the scenery and chill.
The Original adventure activity in Queenstown operating since 1989.
Interesting Facts:
We are the first commercial riverboarding operation in the world, operating since 1989 with a 100% safety record.
In 2012 “The Great Adventures of the World” book by Lonely Planet named White Water Sledging the best water activity in the World and the Kawarau River the best river to do it.
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Hi Cameron, Thanks so much for your amazing review. Yes we think it's simply awesome too! The plus right now is small groups which is great. See you next time!!
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Thanks for your fantastic review! Yes our guides are awesome. See you next time!
Loved it - exciting way to see the Kawerau gorge and river.
Hi Erica, Thanks so much for the 5 star review! It's an unique activity and super fun. It's a great way to see the river and the mighty Roaring Meg rapids! See you next time!
It was a unique experience .My partner absolutely loved it. It's very intense and it's giving good sensation For my part it was too scary so I had to stop but the guide Neil and his team have been really reactive and helpful. One of them drop me to the easier part so I didn't have to go through the big rapids and I could still enjoy a bit of the river I though I had the capacity to do that activity but I quick realise I didn't A must to do if you are very confident with water and waves and a good swimmer
Hi Alexandra, Thanks so much for a fantastic and honest review! It is a wild ride and our guides will do everything they can to give you an experience you enjoy! You're right, it's an unique experience which requires you to be able to swim, confident in water and reasonably fit. Thanks again and see you next time!
Excellent experience, A must do in Queenstown. The guides are superb.
Hi Xinming, Thanks for the awesome review! You're right it's an excellent experience and a must do in Queenstown. Our guides are the best! They are highly qualified and experienced and they love their job!! See you next time!
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Cameron Huxely from New Zealand wrote on 01 February 2021
Simply awesome
Due to the small group we got 1:1 support and it was great