Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wanaka River Journeys, 99 Ardmore Street, Wanaka 9305 New Zealand
Pickup/dropoff
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mount Aspiring National Park, Ballantyne Rd, Wanaka New Zealand
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.
Duration: 5 hours
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99 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
08:30 AM
7 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : andywD5397EA
Amazing day, the team are brilliant and knowledgeable and great hosts. We loved it. No experience required just be ready for a good laugh.
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Posted On : 2024-02-21
Posted By : Fearless10354644776
As far as family experiences go in the NZ outdoors this was as good as it gets. The river is pristine and the views were fantastic. The crew were experienced, helpful and friendly. They accommodated the needs of our kids and engaged with them throughout the trip. If you’re looking for a family friendly adventure I’d highly recommend adding this to your itinerary.
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Posted On : 2024-01-21
Posted By : 906steph
This experience is a truly brilliant way to immerse yourself in the incredible natural beauty of the mountains and glacial rivers of the Mt Aspiring/ Wanaka area. Floating down the Matukituki River on a Packraft mixes both the serenity of gentle floating with the fun of a few rapids to keep those looking for a little action happy. Our local guides were fantastic - extremely knowledgeable, very experienced paddlers who kept everyone safe and well fed. Wetsuits and booties provided to keep you warm. This was a beautiful day out and throughly enjoyed by all of us. Wanaka River Journeys really looked after us. Also don’t miss the strawberry ice creams sold from a small van set up in a paddock on the side of the river at the end of the paddle. ( just remember to take cash!:)
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Posted On : 2024-01-10
Posted By : Duncan B
Great experience. Felt very safe and organized and all the equipment seemed new. Wonderful scenery and a really fun activity. Ice cream stop on the way home was a bonus. Cute puppy mascot tagged along.
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Posted On : 2024-01-06
Posted By : Kiwishelly44
This was such an amazing trip… Incredible scenery, fun rafting, beautiful lunch on the side of the river and awesome guides! I would highly recommend!!!
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Posted On : 2023-12-28
Posted By : Climber63425481021
What an awesome way to experience the beauty and grandeur of the river and surrounding mountains. Ruth and her team did a great job - so organised, knowledgeable and friendly.
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Posted On : 2023-12-26
Posted By : hannahfB4167FE
Fantastic day out. The scenery is just amazing.. river so blue and clear.
Brent and Sue were great hosts. Very kind and shared a lot of information on the natural history of the area during the drive and paddle.
The pack rafts are awesome. Very light to carry, but super strong. They track well in the water and were easy to manoeuvre.
We had a gourmet sandwich and snacks on the grassy Riverbank.
Brent gave us some useful paddling tips which was great.
Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-11-23
Posted By : hanneb781
Fab day out with very knowledgeable guides! Pack rafting surrounded by the beautiful surrounding Mount Aspiring National Park was such a amazing experience. Really recommend it as a day out if you are visiting Wanaka or want to have a day in nature learning a new skill!
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Posted On : 2023-10-31
Posted By : FromOntariosOC
Our family had a great day packrafting with Brent along the river! The mountain scenery was breathtaking, and all that Brent shared about the area was a huge added bonus. Our kids thoroughly enjoyed the paddling and the rapids and now have a taste for more as we continue our travels through NZ. Huge thanks to Sue for helping get our day organized! Highly recommend!!
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Posted On : 2023-04-17
Posted By : jamiemO4258QC
This was fantastic! Thanks to Brent and Steve for a great day out. Packed lunch was A++ to go along with the beautiful scenery and fun of our first time pack rafting.
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Posted On : 2023-02-18
