Shotover River Canyons

The Spectacular Shotover River Canyons – A Unique Environment

The particular piece of the Shotover River is situated less than 10 minutes drive from the centre of Queenstown and consists primarily of steep canyon walls, divided by the fast flowing river. The Shotover River Canyons have been carved over thousands of years by billions of tonnes of glacial water sluicing from the heart of the Southern Alps. The very grandeur of the river provides an element of excitement.