One person dies in rafting accident at Skippers Canyon, Queenstown
Alexander Torres
Updated on June 07, 2026
One person has died following a rafting incident in the Queenstown-Lakes district.
Police were called to Skippers Canyon at 4pm after emergency services were told that a raft had flipped.
Maritime NZ, RCCNZ and TAIC have all been advised.
More to come.
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