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3 Day Landsborough River Rafting & Camping

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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. Perfect for those looking to combine an adventure before or after their Milford track walk or Routeburn Track hike. 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.

Day 1: Scenic Flight to Camp

Pick 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.

Day 2: Upper Gates Gorge, Glowworms and Stargazing

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.
5 hours rafting/15km approx.

Day 3: Purple Creek and Homeward Bound

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 3 hours rafting/15km approx.