Serious Fun Riverboarding - Riversurfing - Level 3

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Experience the exhilarating feeling of conquering grade 3 rapids tailored by the world’s best Riverboarding guides

Experience the exhilarating feeling of conquering grade 3 rapids tailored by the world’s best Riverboarding guides

Highlights

  • Adrenalin pumping rapids
  • Surf the waves and giant whirl pools
  • Fully guided

Bodyboard New Zealand's best white water tailored by the world's best river guides!

Conquer grade 2-3 rapids and become King or Queen of the River, riding the rapids on a bodyboard. You'll enjoy surfing standing waves, riding whirlpools and eddy lines as well as catching some underwater currents if you are brave enough.

The high volume Kawarau River bursts with adrenaline, and this trip will challenge your nerves from start to finish. The bodyboards are light and highly maneuverable allowing you to be more active in the water. It's the perfect choice for someone looking for the ultimate adventure.

After running the mighty white water, you will enjoy some spectacular New Zealand scenery on a gentle river flow, then stop for a rock/cliff jump or 2. An experience not to be missed if you want to try something unique, exciting and that takes you out of your comfort zone.

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.

Adult $270.00 (18 years +)
Child $250.00 (13-17 years old)

Location

  • Pick up from Queenstown - 5 Duke Street.
  • OR
  • Self-drive to base - Roaring Meg Power Station, Kawarau Gorge Rd, Kawarau Gorge 9384.

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 13
  • Everyone must be able to swim, be confident in water and reasonably fit.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Serious Fun reserve the right to cancel or amend any trip due to river, road, weather, group and safety conditions.

  • All-weather activity, family activity.

    Serious Fun provides all necessary equipment: 5mm full steam wetsuit, booties, gloves, helmet, life jacket and fins.

    Duration: 4.5 hours return, with 2-2.5 hours wet.

    Check-in: At booking departure time at The Loading Zone, 5 Duke Street or self-drive to the base at Roaring Meg Power Station, Kawarau Gorge Rd, Kawarau Gorge 9384 - 45 minutes after the booked time.

    Extras: Photo package - Want to keep a souvenir of your memorable experience? Add a photo package to your booking upon check-out.

Available Bookings from 27 Dec to 9 Jan 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Awesome adventure for the whole family! Not to be missed!!! Getting ready to Riverboard!!!! Great experience Not to be missed!!!
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lucie escrozailles from France wrote on 14 March 2020

Je recommande !

Activité dans l’eau atypique, qui vaut le coût comparé à d’autres activités dans les alentours. Une équipe professionnelle qui a su nous mettre à l’aise dans l’eau et qui assure la sécurité. A faire absolument !

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From Serious Fun Riverboarding - Riversurfing - Level 3

Toute l'équipe de Riverboarding vous remercie, votre avis compte beaucoup pour nous ! Nous sommes très heureux que cela vous ai plu, nous faisons toujours de notre mieux pour satisfaire nos clients. N'hésitez pas à en parler autour de vous, bonne continuation !

Andrea from France wrote on 05 March 2019

Très bien pour une première fois

Si vous en avez déjà fait, cela vous paraîtra répétitif car nous faisons deux fois le même parcours. Par contre, c'était pour mois la première fois et j'ai pu donc comprendre le fonctionnement du sport grâce à cette répétition. Les guides sont géniaux, il arrivent à venir rapidement vous sauver (et j'en ai eu besoin maintes et maintes fois). Package photo pour 40$ à la fin. Vous pouvez utiliser votre go pro, le casque de sécurité est fourni avec un about adapté. Il ne faut pas avoir peur de boire la tasse... Très bonne première expérience. ?

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Dylan Guitry from New Zealand wrote on 18 February 2020

Exhilarating fun in the water

An adrenaline rush, physically tiring and not for the faint hearted. Well looked after by experienced guides. Only dropped to 4 stars as price was a little expensive

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From Serious Fun Riverboarding - Riversurfing - Level 3

Thanks for the great review! it's definitely an adrenaline rush and physical activity. The price reflects the cost of running a fun, enjoyable and safe activity. Thanks again for joining us!

kimf19 from Australia wrote on 21 October 2024

Queenstown MUST DO

Crew were informative, Thorough and down to earth. Experience in the water was vigoeratong.

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From Serious Fun Riverboarding - Riversurfing - Level 3

Hi Kim, thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Great to read such positive comments about the trip.

kimf19 from Australia wrote on 21 October 2024

Value for money

Worth every dollar

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From Serious Fun Riverboarding - Riversurfing - Level 3

Hi Kim, Thanks for the amazing 5 star review!! You get a lot of rapids for the price! See you next time.

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