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Serious Fun Riverboarding - Riversurfing - Level 3

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Experience the exhilarating feeling of conquering grade 3 rapids tailored by the world’s best Riverboarding guides

Experience the exhilarating feeling of conquering grade 3 rapids tailored by the world’s best Riverboarding guides

Highlights

  • Adrenalin pumping rapids
  • Surf the waves and giant whirl pools
  • Fully guided

Bodyboard New Zealand's best white water tailored by the world's best river guides!

Conquer grade 2-3 rapids and become King or Queen of the River, riding the rapids on a bodyboard. You'll enjoy surfing standing waves, riding whirlpools and eddy lines as well as catching some underwater currents if you are brave enough.

The high volume Kawarau River bursts with adrenaline, and this trip will challenge your nerves from start to finish. The bodyboards are light and highly maneuverable allowing you to be more active in the water. It's the perfect choice for someone looking for the ultimate adventure.

After running the mighty white water, you will enjoy some spectacular New Zealand scenery on a gentle river flow, then stop for a rock/cliff jump or 2. An experience not to be missed if you want to try something unique, exciting and that takes you out of your comfort zone.

The Original adventure activity in Queenstown operating since 1989.

Interesting Facts:

We are the first commercial riverboarding operation in the world, operating since 1989 with a 100% safety record.

In 2012 “The Great Adventures of the World” book by Lonely Planet named White Water Sledging the best water activity in the World and the Kawarau River the best river to do it.

Adult $270.00 (18 years +)
Child $250.00 (13-17 years old)

Location

  • Pick up from Queenstown - 5 Duke Street.
  • OR
  • Self-drive to base - Roaring Meg Power Station, Kawarau Gorge Rd, Kawarau Gorge 9384.

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 13
  • Everyone must be able to swim, be confident in water and reasonably fit.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Serious Fun reserve the right to cancel or amend any trip due to river, road, weather, group and safety conditions.

  • All-weather activity, family activity.

    Serious Fun provides all necessary equipment: 5mm full steam wetsuit, booties, gloves, helmet, life jacket and fins.

    Duration: 4.5 hours return, with 2-2.5 hours wet.

    Check-in: At booking departure time at The Loading Zone, 5 Duke Street or self-drive to the base at Roaring Meg Power Station, Kawarau Gorge Rd, Kawarau Gorge 9384 - 45 minutes after the booked time.

    Extras: Photo package - Want to keep a souvenir of your memorable experience? Add a photo package to your booking upon check-out.

Available Bookings from 25 Apr to 8 May 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$270.00
  • Child$250.00

  • Adult$270.00
  • Child$250.00

  • Adult$270.00
  • Child$250.00

  • Adult$270.00
  • Child$250.00

  • Adult$270.00
  • Child$250.00

  • Adult$270.00
  • Child$250.00

  • Adult$270.00
  • Child$250.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.9

101 reviews

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leigh1996 from New Zealand wrote on 31 March 2025

Lots of fun

A must do experience. The whole team made you feel comfortable and safe at all times. Didn’t think I’d be doing barrel rolls over the waves. The cliff jump at the end was a hoot as well

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From Serious Fun Riverboarding - Riversurfing - Level 3

Hi Leigh, Thanks for the awesome 5 star review! The waves are a lot of fun See you next time!

francescaw2 from New Zealand wrote on 17 March 2025

Great Fun!

What a unique experience! We had a fun group and the instructors were awesome and made us feel very safe. While it was physically a bit more challenging than I anticipated, the float at the end was a nice way to relax and enjoy the scenery after the exhilarating rapids.

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From Serious Fun Riverboarding - Riversurfing - Level 3

Hi Frances, Thanks for the awesome 5 star review! Yes, our trip is very unique and different. You are physically challenged then a lovely float as a reward afterwards! See you next time.

kimf19 from Australia wrote on 21 October 2024

Queenstown MUST DO

Crew were informative, Thorough and down to earth. Experience in the water was vigoeratong.

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From Serious Fun Riverboarding - Riversurfing - Level 3

Hi Kim, thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Great to read such positive comments about the trip.

kimf19 from Australia wrote on 21 October 2024

Value for money

Worth every dollar

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From Serious Fun Riverboarding - Riversurfing - Level 3

Hi Kim, Thanks for the amazing 5 star review!! You get a lot of rapids for the price! See you next time.

Ivy Li from New Zealand wrote on 03 February 2024

Scary and exciting!

It’s worth joining. You won’t regret it! Highly recommend! However, you should not be afraid of water.

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From Serious Fun Riverboarding - Riversurfing - Level 3

Hi Ivy, Thanks so much for your 5 star review! Thanks for highly recommending our trip and you give good advice, enjoying rapids is a must! See you next time.

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