Activity Wanaka, New Zealand

Packraft Wanaka

5.0 (57 reviews) 7 h 15 min Free cancellation

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57 reviews

5.0

Packraft Wanaka — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is an adventure like no other, paddling one of New Zealand’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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Wanaka River Journeys

Ages: Children (10–14 years) · Adults (15–68 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Photos
Included: Picnic lunch and snacks (please provide dietary requirements)
Included: Courtesy shuttle
Included: All guests must be able to swim
Included: Packrafting gear (wetsuits, booties, spray jackets, helmets)

Itinerary

Wanaka River Journeys

10 min

Pickup/dropoff, run through trip details and risk disclosure
Mount Aspiring National Park

5 hours Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Outside of the Wanaka i-SITE (information centre) 8:15am

End point

Outside of the Wanaka i-SITE (information centre) 8:15am

Using your ticket

Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant women

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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