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Landsborough River

Imagine visiting one of New Zealand’s most remote areas - untouched, unspoiled and visited by only a privileged few…

Paddling and camping your way down the magnificent Landsborough Valley, you will glide past 10,000 ft mountains, hanging glaciers and through dense rainforests. A perfect mix of tranquility and pure adventure.

The Landsborough River is unique, running 60kms parallel to New Zealand’s Southern Alps before meeting the sea at Haast in South Westland - a World Heritage Area. Its upper reaches are protected wilderness and provide spectacular glaciers, bush, river and mountain scenery.

This three day, two night trip will give you incredible views of the stunning New Zealand scenery, there is something new to look at around every corner.

Make your trip a memorable one, join us on the Landsborough river rafting experience.

Trip Information

TRIP PRICES RIVER GRADE
  • NZD$1,495.00 per person
  • Grade 3-4+
TRIP PACKAGE INCLUDES
  • Transfers from Queenstown downtown to rafting base
  • Full wetsuit rafting clothing and safety equipment
  • Transfer to Burkes Flat via Makarora
  • Scenic flight by either fixed wing or helicopter to Landsborough ‘put-in'.
  • Camping equipment (including large tents - room to stand in)
  • Four course meals and beverages (beer and wine included)
  • Opportunity to go walking and exploring
  • Experienced guides
  • Safety kayaker
  • Extensive safety briefing
  • Wilderness rafting on the Landsborough River
  • Transfer/ return travel to Queenstown downtown
TIMETABLE TRIP DURATION

Mid-November through March:

  • Departs: Fridays 8.30am
  • Returns: Sunday Evening
  • 3 days / 2 nights
DEPARTURE POINT
  • Queenstown Rafting Shop, 35 Shotover Street, Queenstown
  • or Makoroa and Haast by prior arrangement
WHAT YOU'LL NEED MINIMUM AGE
  • Swimsuit and Towel
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Personal Clothing and toiletries (gear list available)
  • Sense of Adventure
  • Min Age 15 years
  • Min Weight 40kg
  • Between 15 to 17 years must have a guardian travel with them
CANCELLATION POLICY
  • 30 days before departure = full refund less your deposit of $100.
  • Between 14 and 30 days before departure = 50% refund
  • Less than two weeks - No refund

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Rafters Comments

The campsites were well set up and the cooking was superb.....

I would just like to say thank you for t...
Adelle Alexander

We enjoyed the Landsborough river raft trip

Just a quick note to say how much we enj...
Ian Hamilton

Coleman Family is settled back into “real” life

Now that the Coleman Family is settled b...
HARDIN L.K. COLEMAN

A wonderful trip on the Landsborough

Pass on our thanks for a wonderful trip ...
Brent McLauchlan

What an awesome experience

What an awesome experience led by very p...
Ian & Heather Smith, Invercargill