Family Adventures
Family Adventures
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A gentle scenic excursion packed with family fun for everyone from 3 to 103 years old. We take a unique 45 min drive into Skippers Canyon, an iconic area steeped in gold mining history, then float down gentle grade 1 and 2 rapids on the famous Shotover River in either guided rafts or inflatable kayaks. See gold mining relics and sheer canyon walls as we navigate the river with rapid swims and rock jumps.
Queenstown, New Zealand

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Travelers' Choice
2023

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Duncan P
Yaldhurst, New Zealand245 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family

Thanks to the team at Family Adventures - the 4 of us (2A, teenager and a 7yr old) had a great long afternoon bussing (maxi) up Skippers Canyon and then rafting down.

They take from 3 years old and is only level 1 and 2 river / rapids so whilst pretty tame there was some excitement and our 7 year old really had fun all the way down - particularly the rapids and bumping the rocks and swimming in the river.

I have previously done higher grade rivers with the older children but still had a lot of fun doing this tamer trip.

Full gear supplied.

Recommend that you wear your togs there as getting ready is mostly a communal effort unless you use the loo.

Water / Cordial and snacks before and after were appreciated (although no GF option on the cookies).

A fun day with photos to prove it !!
Written January 5, 2020
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QTRaftGuide
Thank you, safety is at a paramount, although we do try to add as much adventure as possible and cater to all. Good tip on the togs! ;)
Written January 6, 2020
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brsandercock
Dunedin, New Zealand1 contribution
Feb 2023
Our adventure began with a spectacular drive into the mountains through scenic views of the hills and valleys which our river ran through. When we reached our landing, our guide had us change into our water gear and provided basic instructions for our trip down the river. He also ensured we had pictures throughout our trip especially when we stopped to jump from the bordering rocks into the “refreshing water”. Our guide kept us entertained with his humour as he navigated us through level two rapids. The sheer cliffs rose out of the water through most of off course yet we all participated in manoeuvring the raft with ease through these waters while often floating through calm sections. I am very pleased with the experience and I recommend Family Adventures to both young and old to enjoy the thrill of rafting on the Shotover River.
Written February 11, 2023
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Heidi R
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Family
Such a fun day, all of our family loved it! The drive up was pretty scary, but very beautiful to look at. One of the best days we spent in Queenstown, Simon and his team were very professional and we felt safe the whole time. Highly recommend you do this day trip.
Written January 3, 2023
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Emma M
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Family
We absolutely loved our rafting trip with Family Adventures!

We have two young kids - 6 and 3 and we were looking for a fun, yet young family-friendly way to experience the Shotover River. Mark and Claudia were exceptional hosts and the kids loved the stories and jokes along the way (as did the adults).

Rafting the river was a lot of fun and an excellent balance of excitement and safety. Mark called the raft a bouncy castle, did fun things like rock bumping and my eldest loved the rock jump. Our kids were engaged and had so much fun.

Definitely an excellent experience for the whole family to remember. Highly recommend!
Written March 16, 2023
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Maggie R
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Family
What a great morning out. Staff were so friendly and ready to help/encourage and were very knowledgeable. It gave a little adventure but not too scary my kids aged 11 and 7 loved it. I would highly recommend this experience.
Written February 4, 2022
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QTRaftGuide
Thanks for the kind review.
Written October 4, 2022
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MaxSchreder
Shanghai, China19 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Excellent family rafting tout in a beautiful canyon. Just did it with my 2 boys age 7 and 9 and we really enjoyed it. Allow half a day for the experience if you are in Queenstown.
You will be give warm and waterproof clothes to be protected from the elements.
Written January 22, 2023
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Keith and Yana
7 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
What a fabulous day we have had with you, guys! It was almost a private tour: us two and another couple with a child. Even though my husband did grade 4 and 5 rafting earlier in his life and I never had rafting experience until today, we both equally and throughly enjoyed the day. Thank you , Martin, for your professional and skilful guidance, great sense of humour and making the day one the most memorable moments of our visit down here in Queenstown. Thank you, Claudia, for talking through the history of the region. The rock-jump (my husband) and a swim were exhilarating.
Being a smaller company makes the experience much more personal. Highly recommended. Many thanks again!!!
Written December 16, 2022
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kateQ7430CW
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Family
We had a great afternoon rafting! The guides were funny and informative. We all enjoyed floating in the river and doing the rock jump. Kids had a blast in the raft and and can't stop talking about how much fun they had! Thank you
Written January 30, 2022
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QTRaftGuide
Thank you for your kind review.
Written October 4, 2022
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Diane M
Whangarei, New Zealand2 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
I took my grandson on the afternoon rafting trip and we both had heaps of fun. Guides were awesome and very knowledgeable. Weather was stunning, water was warm and crystal clear. Grandson loved jumping off the rocks and having a swim. Great afternoon!
Written January 26, 2022
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QTRaftGuide
Thanks for the review :) The sunshine definitely makes our trip even better!
Written January 30, 2022
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Tue G
Hornslet, Denmark6 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
A nice and steady river rafting for the entire family, with a very pleasant and positive guide. Not as wild as some was hoping, but that is to be expected when small children can be brought along. We did some high jumps into the river as well, which was very exciting!
Written April 8, 2023
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