King River Rafting is a Tasmanian owned and operated business, offering single day wilderness white water rafting journeys along the majestic King River. Tasmania's one day white water rafting specialist. With quality rapids, superb wilderness rainforest and assured water this is a quality trip. Day-long rafting trips on this wild west-coast river combine swiftly flowing waters and the rapids of a deep gorge with serene stretches of flat water. Slow the pace by rafting one way and returning to Queenstown aboard the West Coast Wilderness Railway. From the King River Gorge you can chose to catch the West Coast Wilderness Railway back to Queenstown or continue on down the more peaceful lower reaches of the river for a full day of wilderness rafting.
King River Raft & Steam Experience
Combine two thrilling adventures into one day on this 6-hour tour from Queenstown. First, get your adrenaline pumping as you try white water rafting and paddle past the waterfalls and rain forest of the King River Gorge. Then, jump aboard a steam train for a spectacular journey back to Queenstown along the West Coast Wilderness Railway.
King for the Day
The King River is located in Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed South West Wilderness. Its steep gorges and deep waters make it ideal for rafting, and this tour provides the guide, equipment, and know-how to zip down the river past rainforests, the Wilderness Railway, and relics of old mining operations. Plus, don’t worry about organizing a meal as your trip includes lunch.
