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A RAFTING EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER HELI + RAFT + CAMP + HIKE Immerse yourself in the rugged wilderness of the West Coast on a 3-5 day guided rafting adventure. Paddle grade 3-4 rapids of the Landsborough Valley, through dense rainforest, taking in hanging glaciers and wildlife. Three course meals, NZ wine and helicopter transfers included. $150 OFF! WITH PROMO CODE: ULTIMATE16 0800 RAFTING [email protected] rafting.co.nz/landsborough Queenstown Rafting is owned by Queenstown & Fiordland local business Real Journeys and is New Zealand’s largest white water rafting company. The company is regarded as Ne w Zealand’s leader in safety operational procedures for rafting, having rafted in Queenstown since 1974. Providing an adventure experience from calm to wild waters and half day to multiday, there is something for everyone. The three day Landsborough Valley adventure, gives you incredible views of stunning New Zealand scenery, with the perfect mix of tranquillity and adventure. The tours are all inclusive and include 3 course meals, wine, beers, helicopter flight, transfers and all the required rafting and camping gear. 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 2,500m mountains, hanging glaciers and through dense rain forest. There’s also a 5 day tour option which includes a guided walk over the Brodrick Pass and into the Landsborough Valley. For a single day adventure, you can’t go past their Shotover River rafting tour. Starting with a drive into the famous Skippers Canyon with its exciting cliff edges and gold mining history. Your Queenstown Rafting river guide gives a safety briefing, before beginning your white water rafting journey through the spectacular canyon. Rafting from Deep Creek over peaceful waters at first, you’ll head towards the exhilarating rapids of the lower canyon. Your adrenaline will be pumping as you paddle through areas aptly named Aftershock, Squeeze, Toilet, Oh Sh*t, Pinball and Jaws. F