Matukituki River Small-Group Packrafting Day Trip from Wanaka
For a full day of adventure and nature, join this pack-rafting experience. Set on the mighty Matukituki River, just a short drive from Wānaka, you’ll start by walking to a waterfall and then gearing up for your paddle. Learn the basics of paddling before climbing aboard your lightweight, stable, two-person rafts and taking in the mountains and glaciers of the Mt. Aspiring National Park. All guests must be able to swim to participate.
Highlights
- ✓Explore the rugged alpine landscape of Mt. Aspiring National Park
- ✓Ride eddies and wave trains and navigate white-water
- ✓Includes a picnic lunch, snacks, photos, all gear, and return hotel transfers
- ✓A small group means you'll get more attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Pickup/dropoff, run through trip details and risk disclosure
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Photos
- ✓Picnic lunch and snacks (please provide dietary requirements)
- ✓Courtesy shuttle
- ✓All guests must be able to swim
- ✓Packrafting gear (wetsuits, booties, spray jackets, helmets)
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Matukituki River Small-Group Packrafting Day Trip from Wanaka
For a full day of adventure and nature, join this pack-rafting experience. Set on the mighty Matukituki River, just a short drive from Wānaka, you’ll start by walking to a waterfall and then gearing up for your paddle. Learn the basics of paddling before climbing aboard your lightweight, stable, two-person rafts and taking in the mountains and glaciers of the Mt. Aspiring National Park. All guests must be able to swim to participate.
Highlights
- ✓Explore the rugged alpine landscape of Mt. Aspiring National Park
- ✓Ride eddies and wave trains and navigate white-water
- ✓Includes a picnic lunch, snacks, photos, all gear, and return hotel transfers
- ✓A small group means you'll get more attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Pickup/dropoff, run through trip details and risk disclosure
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Photos
- ✓Picnic lunch and snacks (please provide dietary requirements)
- ✓Courtesy shuttle
- ✓All guests must be able to swim
- ✓Packrafting gear (wetsuits, booties, spray jackets, helmets)
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.