Packraft Wanaka | 7 hours 15 minutes

51 Reviews | Wanaka
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Packraft Wanaka
2 Adults x $238.71
$477.42
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New Zealands only Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk & Packrafting adventure on the crystal clear waters of the Matukituki River beneath Avalanche Glacier

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Photos
  • Picnic lunch and snacks (please provide dietary requirements)
  • Courtesy shuttle
  • Packrafting gear (wetsuits, booties, spray jackets, helmets)
  • Must be able to swim
  • Bottled water
  • Sports shoes

Overview

This is an adventure like no other, paddling one of New Zealandā€™s most spectacular mountain rivers in our fun, inflatable packrafts. Start your action packed day with a scenic shuttle drive beneath the towering mountains, glaciers and waterfalls of the Matukituki Valley. After refreshments its gear-on, safety brief and paddle tuition before heading down-river on our stable and strong packrafts. Ride the wave trains, paddle into calm eddies and float with the river flow. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the river bank and play in turquoise swimming holes as you continue paddling down river. By the time the day is done your guide will have you paddling like a pro. You'll be accompanied by one of our friendly 'shuttle support' dogs on the drive, please let us know if this might be an issue for you and we can arrange otherwise. Ā 

Meeting points

Outside of the Wanaka i-SITE (information centre) 8:30am

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Wanaka River Journeys

    Pickup/dropoff, run through trip details and risk disclosure

    10 minutes

  • Mount Aspiring National Park

    Take the shuttle deep into the towering mountains with a stop on the way for a short walk to Wishbone Falls. After a short break it's straight into the wetsuit to packraft down the river with views of glaciers, ancient beech forest and the unique wildlife of the braided riverbed.

    5 hours

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • All children (4-14yrs) must be accompanied by an adult over 18
  • Clients Must be able to swim
  • Please supply weight, height, shoe size, dietary requirements and level of water confidence (high/med/low)
  • Clients must read our Terms, Conditions & Risk Disclosure prior to booking (Please go to our website www.wanakariverjourneys.co.nz and click on the link at the bottom of the home page)
  • Please talk to us if you are over 130kg to ensure we have the right size gear for you

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If itā€™s canceled due to poor weather, youā€™ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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51 reviews

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