The town is surrounded by Lake Wakatipu and the awe-inspiring Southern Alps, with spectacular mountains such as the Remarkables, Cecil Peak and Ben Lomond. Queenstown and the surrounding area was the setting for the legendary films Lord of the Rings and X-Men Origins. Despite the mountainous landscape, the climate is considered to be oceanic, with warm summers and temperatures that can reach up to 30°C/86°F, and cold winters with frequent snowfalls.
Landsborough River is situated close to Mountain Cook National Park. It begins its course from Mount Hopkins and runs almost parallel with the Southern Alps for approximately 37 mi / 60 km before it merges with Haast River. Grasp the opportunity to enjoy a multi-day white water rafting adventure combining trekking, camping and rafting.
Feel great amounts of adrenaline pumping inside your body and enjoy the thrilling feeling of fighting with the waters during the numerous rapids of the river. You will be transferred from Queenstown by helicopter and have the rare chance to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and wild nature of the area. Don’t forget to bring your camera with you!
Grade river: 3-4.
The Bhote Koshi river stems from Tibet and is part of the Koshi River System. It is considered to be as the steepest and most ranging river in Nepal. Here, rafting can be only extreme and absolutely exciting!
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for whitewater rafting. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
Located in northwestern Oregon, Clackamas River is a 83 mi/133.5 km river, mostly crossing beautiful forested landscapes or agricultural fields.
Rogue River is situated in southwestern Oregon, near the city of Grants Pass.
L'Argentière-la-Bessée is a commune of the Hautes-Alpes department in the Alps in southeastern France. The village has an old silver mine (which is where the name of L'Argentière derived from), which is now opened to tourists. The town lies on the River Durance, ideal for rafting and other water sports.
McKenzie River is a river in the Cascade Range, in western Oregon.
Arrowtown is a small, former gold-mining town, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It is only 20 minutes drive from Queenstown (connected through Shotover Gorge) and lies on the banks of Arrow River, one of the richest sources of gold in the 1860's.
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.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
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.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
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.
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.
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.
