Kawarau River lies on the east side of Queenstown and begins its course from Lake Wakatipu and extends 37 mi/60 km further away, until it merges with Lake Dunstan. The river and the surrounding area were the setting for the film Lord of the Rings. It doesn’t matter if you call it white-water surfing or sledging. Here you can have the thrilling experience of surfing and descending down the waters of Kawarau River.
Although the water is calm in most parts, you won’t miss the thrilling feeling of fighting with the river during the various rapids. You’ll have the chance to choose between grade 2-3 Roaring Meg rapid and grade 2-4 Chinese Dogleg rapid. Enjoy the magnificent and wild scenery surrounding the river.
Don’t forget to bring your bathing suit and a towel with you! Basic swimming skills required.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
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Te Anau is a small town, situated in Fiordland region, in the South Island of New Zealand.
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Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region in the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
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