Landsborough River

Departure Location

Go Orange, 35 Shotover Street, central Queenstown
or Wanaka, Makarora and Haast by prior arrangement.

What’s included

• Pre-trip briefing
• Transfers from downtown Queenstown to Cavells Rafting Base
• Transfer to Clarke's Bluff via Makarora
• Scenic flight by helicopter to Landsborough ‘put-in'.
• Full wetsuit, rafting clothing and safety equipment
• 3-course meals, wine + beer
• Camping equipment
• Experienced guides and safety kayaker
• Accommodation in tents
• Extensive safety briefing
• Wilderness white-water rafting on the Landsborough River
• Transfer/ return travel to downtown Queenstown

What to bring

• Swimsuit and Towel
• Sleeping Bag
• Personal Clothing and toiletries (gear list available)
• Small amount of money for extra food and drinks at either end of the trip
• Please leave valuables behind

What we provide

• Full wetsuit rafting clothing and safety equipment
• Camping equipment (including large tents - room to stand in)

Special notes

• Bookings for this rafting trip cannot be made within 5 days prior to departure
• This rafting trip operates with a minimum of 4 people
• Suitable for water competent people of moderate fitness
• Minimum age 15 years and over (15-17 year olds must have a guardian travel with them)
• Minimum weight 40kgs (88lbs)
• Please note the different booking terms and conditions for the Landsborough Wilderness Experience.  Cancellation policy: 30 days before departure = full refund less your deposit of $100; Between 14 and 30 days before departure = 50% refund; and less than two weeks - No refund
• All trips operate dependent on weather, river level and/or water temperature.
• Please allow at least 24 hours flexibility before and after this trip as delays may result from adverse weather conditions

Itinerary (sample)

Day 1   
8.30am We’ll start at Cavells Rafting Base in Queenstown where you will meet your guides, pack your gear into dry bags and be sized for your rafting clothing.  Then there’s a spectacular 3 hour drive to Clarke Bluff via Wanaka and Makarora.

Here you’ll board your helicopter for a flight up the scenic Landsborough Valley to our first night’s camp.

Settle in, unpack and explore the magnificent surroundings or relax in this peaceful environment and enjoy a delicious meal prepared for you.

Day 2
Begin with a leisurely breakfast then prepare to leave camp for your rafting adventure. A full safety briefing and information on river protocol will be given before you depart.

Today you have a five hour river trip ranging from action to the sedate, stopping to enjoy a deli-style picnic lunch above Hellfire Rapid then continue down river arriving at Harpers Bluff, our second camp. There will be time to try out a spot of fishing or go for a walk before dinner. After dinner explore the surrounds and maybe even discover a glow worm or two.

Day 3
Another filling breakfast will set you up for the day’s activities. Board your raft and head down river to Purple Creek for lunch and a side hike to explore the waterfalls. After lunch a leisurely float to our take out point at Clarke Bluff.  Approximate arrival in Queenstown 7.00pm.