Overview
Heli + Raft + Camp and Wilderness whitewater rafting on the 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.
Rafting Grade: 3 - 4+ Rapids
Tour Grading: B
"We enjoyed the Landsborough river raft trip"
"Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed the Landsborough river raft trip. It is a special area and it was great to be able to do it. The guides were just great, and the food, the standard of the camps, and the organization of the whole operation was excellent. Many thanks." Ian Hamilton
"This goes down as one of the top trips......"
"Have just returned from the 3 day trip, it was awesome! The scenery, the food and the care the crew gave us was just wonderful. As extensive travellers, this goes down as one of the top trips. A delighted pair." Malcolm & Margot
Details
Difficulty: 2
Queenstown - Burke's Flat - Harper Bluff - Queenstown
- Departure Dates every Friday from late November to late March
- Departs Fridays 8.30am, returns Sunday evening
- Other Days on Request
Start: Queenstown - Friday (8m)
Finish: Queenstown - Sunday (about 7pm)
Includes:
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Transfers from Queenstown downtown to rafting base
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Full wetsuit rafting clothing and safety equipment
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Transfer to Burkes Flat via Makarora
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Scenic flight by either fixed wing or helicopter to Landsborough ‘put-in'.
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Camping equipment (including large tents - room to stand in)
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Four course meals and beverages (beer and wine included)
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Opportunity to go walking and exploring
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Experienced guides
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Safety kayaker
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Extensive safety briefing
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Wilderness rafting on the Landsborough River
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Transfer/ return travel to Queenstown downtown
Pricing:
Cost per person
November 2019 - April 2020
- NZ$2,399 per person
Min Age: 15 years
Min Weight: 40kg
Between 15 to 17 years must have a guardian travel with them
Deposit of NZ$100 per person is payable on booking; the balance must be paid no later than 28 days prior to travel date.
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
- In the event of the trip cancelling prior to departure due to weather, a 100% refund will be given. If the weather prohibits rafting once the trip has already departed (already helicoptered into the Landsborough valley), then on a case by case basis a partial refund will be considered but not guaranteed.
Overview
Heli + Raft + Camp and Wilderness whitewater rafting on the 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.
Rafting Grade: 3 - 4+ Rapids
Tour Grading: B
"We enjoyed the Landsborough river raft trip"
"Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed the Landsborough river raft trip. It is a special area and it was great to be able to do it. The guides were just great, and the food, the standard of the camps, and the organization of the whole operation was excellent. Many thanks." Ian Hamilton
"This goes down as one of the top trips......"
"Have just returned from the 3 day trip, it was awesome! The scenery, the food and the care the crew gave us was just wonderful. As extensive travellers, this goes down as one of the top trips. A delighted pair." Malcolm & Margot
Itinerary
Open AllPick up from your accommodation, and travel to the rafting base in Queenstown for a briefing and to be fitted out with gear. Depart Queenstown by coach and travel past Lake Wanaka and Hawea to Burke's Flat. Transfer to the river departure point, by helicopter or fixed wing airplane where lunch is served.
Set up camp and then enjoy free time to bush walk or relax in magnificent surroundings. A delicious four-course meal will then be served.
5 hours rafting/15km approx.
Begin with a leisurely breakfast, camp is disassembled before your experienced guides provide a full safety briefing. Immersed in stunning scenery, the next five hours of rafting caters for everyone from action to the sedate. The white water of the Upper Gates Gorge is interspersed with fun, lower grade water.
After breaking along the way for a tasty and filling lunch, we continue our journey to Harper Bluff to set up camp for the night amongst this stirring wilderness. Before bed you can take a visit to see glowworms and enjoy some star gazing.
4 hours rafting/15km approx.
An another day dawns, a huge cooked breakfast sees you ready for a further three hours of rafting through majestic scenery. With a stop at the crystal clear Purple Creek for lunch, our guides have some action in store for you!
Eventually, its time to farewell the mighty Landsborough Valley and return to Queenstown by approximately 7.00pm
Cost per person
November 2019 - April 2020
- NZ$2,399 per person
Min Age: 15 years
Min Weight: 40kg
Between 15 to 17 years must have a guardian travel with them
Deposit of NZ$100 per person is payable on booking; the balance must be paid no later than 28 days prior to travel date.
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
- In the event of the trip cancelling prior to departure due to weather, a 100% refund will be given. If the weather prohibits rafting once the trip has already departed (already helicoptered into the Landsborough valley), then on a case by case basis a partial refund will be considered but not guaranteed.
Itinerary
Open AllPick up from your accommodation, and travel to the rafting base in Queenstown for a briefing and to be fitted out with gear. Depart Queenstown by coach and travel past Lake Wanaka and Hawea to Burke's Flat. Transfer to the river departure point, by helicopter or fixed wing airplane where lunch is served.
Set up camp and then enjoy free time to bush walk or relax in magnificent surroundings. A delicious four-course meal will then be served.
5 hours rafting/15km approx.
Begin with a leisurely breakfast, camp is disassembled before your experienced guides provide a full safety briefing. Immersed in stunning scenery, the next five hours of rafting caters for everyone from action to the sedate. The white water of the Upper Gates Gorge is interspersed with fun, lower grade water.
After breaking along the way for a tasty and filling lunch, we continue our journey to Harper Bluff to set up camp for the night amongst this stirring wilderness. Before bed you can take a visit to see glowworms and enjoy some star gazing.
4 hours rafting/15km approx.
An another day dawns, a huge cooked breakfast sees you ready for a further three hours of rafting through majestic scenery. With a stop at the crystal clear Purple Creek for lunch, our guides have some action in store for you!
Eventually, its time to farewell the mighty Landsborough Valley and return to Queenstown by approximately 7.00pm
