FEATURED RIVERBOARDING & RIVER SURFING IN QUEENSTOWN
SERIOUS FUN RIVERBOARDING PROVIDES THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE IN QUEENSTOWN!
Come Riverboarding on the Kawarau River, home of river surfing, with the world’s pioneering company.
Ride grade 2 to 3 rapids on modified bodyboards, or go sledging Queenstown-style on specially built sledges, for an exciting, thrilling and proactive adventure.
If you love thrills, nature, pristine waters, amazing scenery and a good dose of adventure, look no further.
During this epic Queenstown water activity, experience the rush of swimming through raging rapids, surfing standing waves, riding whirlpools, squirting, playing on eddy lines and trying some wicked rock jumps.
Choose the trip that suits you the most, harness the power of the Kawarau River and be prepared to have the trip of a lifetime. They are all designed to quench your thirst for adventure.
RIVERBOARDING IN QUEENSTOWN HIGHLIGHTS
- Surf a river wave.
- Enjoy pristine New Zealand scenery.
- Play on giant eddy lines.
- Conquer a wild river with rapids grade 2 to 3.
- Experience the river at face level.
RIVERBOARDING AND CANYONING COMBO
Save 20% when booking this combo. Enjoy double adrenaline with a Riverboarding and Canyoning combo. Take on the mighty rapids on a bodyboard with a River Surfing trip. Combine this with descending waterfalls, scrambling over rocks and sliding down natural water slides on a Canyoning trip. Double the fun!
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Riverboarding with Serious Fun Riverboarding takes place on the Kawarau River in Queenstown, where participants ride grade 2–3 rapids using modified bodyboards or specially built sledges. Activities include surfing standing waves, riding whirlpools, playing on eddy lines, and experiencing the river at face level.
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Yes. All participants must be able to swim, be confident in the water, and be reasonably fit. Basic swimming skills are required, including moving forward with a freestyle kick, turning, balancing, and being comfortable in waves and underwater conditions.
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The minimum age depends on the activity. River Surfing is available from age 8, Sledging from age 13, and Drifting from age 10. Children under 13 joining River Surfing receive extra guide assistance, which must be arranged in advance.
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Serious Fun Riverboarding provides all necessary equipment, including a 5mm wetsuit, booties, fins, life jacket or buoyancy aid, helmet, and either a bodyboard or sledge depending on the trip. Complimentary transport from Queenstown is also included on certain trips.
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Participants should bring swimwear, a towel, a water bottle, and a sense of adventure. The company provides all technical and safety equipment required for the experience.
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OVER 200 FIVE-STAR SERIOUS FUN RIVERBOARDING EXPERIENCES!
"We had the best time riverboarding, our guides were fantastic and helped to settle our nerves! Thanks so much, high recommend it!"
– Alison T., Tripadvisor
"Such a good day today riverboarding! The guides were really awesome! Really informative and great at helping you out if you go a bit off course! Would highly recommend to locals if you haven’t tried it and it’s a must do if you are a visitor! So much fun! Thank you!"
– Kirsty, Tripadvisor
"Absolutely recommended. Beautiful environment from a unique viewpoint, adventure, fun. Friendly guides."
– Ferenc M., Tripadvisor
"Spent 4 days in Queenstown on adrenaline holiday with kids, 17, 15, and 12. Did everything but this was the undisputed number one activity. Thank you to the team, had a great day. Would recommend to anyone going to Queenstown. Must do!"
– Craig, Tripadvisor
"River boarding is certainly one of the most exciting, beautiful, and unique experiences we have ever had. It will ruin regular white water rafting for you in all the best ways."
– Smith, Tripadvisor