Packraft Wanaka
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About the 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.7 hours 15 minutes
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
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Picnic lunch and snacks (please provide dietary requirements)
Courtesy shuttle
Packrafting gear (wetsuits, booties, spray jackets, helmets)
Must be able to swim
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Sports shoes
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Wanaka River Journeys
99 Ardmore Street, , Wanaka, New Zealand, 9305Pickup/dropoff, run through trip details and risk disclosure10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Mount Aspiring National Park
Wanaka, New ZealandTake 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 • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Outside of the Wanaka i-SITE (information centre) 8:30amView Location
End point
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Outside of the Wanaka i-SITE (information centre) 8:30amView Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for pregnant womenCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Auckland time to receive 100% refund.
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Operated by Wanaka River JourneysCreated on 19 May 2018Created on 27 Aug 2024
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