Shotover River Whitewater Guide

The Shotover is a stunning, bright blue river that runs from Lochnagar at its headwaters in the Southern Alps to the iconic Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown. It’s well-known for its gold-mining history, among many other histories; more gold was extracted from the Shotover during its peak mining boom than from any other river except Canada’s Yukon. There is a lot of whitewater packed into a short stretch, with unparalleled scenery. A trip down this river is a must if you find yourself in Queenstown, New Zealand.