River Surfing Queenstown – Whitewater Without Limits
Unleash your adventurous side with River Surfing Queenstown, a high-energy whitewater experience that puts you right in the middle of the action. Ride standing waves, dive through whirlpools, and harness powerful river currents on a purpose-built bodyboard as you tackle the Kawarau River’s famous grade 2–3 rapids. Running seasonally from October to May, this is one of Queenstown’s most exhilarating and immersive ways to experience whitewater — no raft, no sidelines, just you and the river.
Your adventure begins with a comprehensive safety briefing and technique session led by experienced guides. Fully geared up in a wetsuit, fins, helmet, and a lightweight, highly manoeuvrable board, you’ll learn how to control your speed, balance, and movement before heading into the flow. Once on the river, expect an adrenaline-fuelled mix of fast rapids, spinning eddies, optional rock jumps, and calmer sections where you can take in the dramatic canyon walls, native bush, and alpine scenery that frame the Kawarau.
Highlights
- Seasonal operation from October to May
- Grade 2–3 whitewater river surfing on the Kawarau River
- Surf standing waves and spin through powerful whirlpools
- Purpose-built bodyboards designed for stability, speed, and control
- Professional guides with full safety briefing and instruction
- Optional rock jumps for extra thrills
- Scenic river sections with stunning canyon and alpine views
Important Information
Participants must be confident swimmers with the ability to kick, turn, and balance in moving water.
Supplier: Serious Fun River Boarding
