Wanaka Packrafting Adventures on the Matukituki River

Packrafting Trips on the Matukituki River Wanaka

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Do you want a full day guided adventure in one of New Zealand’s most stunning locations? Packrafting Wanaka is New Zealand’s only Jet Boat, Walk & Packraft adventure, exploring deep into the mountains of middle earth.

You will jet boat the spectacular Matukituki River, take a short guided walk through a beautiful forest and pack raft down the Matukituki Valley. The Matukituki Valley in the Mount Aspiring National Park is home to mountains, glaciers and waterfalls, made famous by the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies, it is a place of serene and magical beauty.

You will jet boat travelling at up to 80km per hour, enjoying 360 degree spins and at the top of the river you will take a short walk with a guide to a remote beach and learn how to inflate and paddle the pack rafts. After lunch, you will paddle the raft down the glacial waterways, riding the waves and taking in the majestic scenery. The pack rafts are small, lightweight and inflatable, perfect for a thrilling adventure in a safe, guided environment

Packrafting in Wanaka on the Maukituki River

Price:   $399 per person –  Child $299 (10 years – 14 years) Not suitable for under 12’s
Departs:  9:15 am returns approx 5:oo pm
Duration:  approx 7 Hours

N.B. Our groups are small so make sure you book in advance. Prices include a light picnic lunch

Pack Rafting Wanaka is a full day guided adventure in one of New Zealand’s most stunning locations. Guests will jet boat the spectacular Matukituki River, take a short guided walk through a beautiful forest and pack raft down the Matukituki Valley.
The Matukituki Valley in the Mount Aspiring National Park is home to mountains, glaciers and waterfalls. Made famous by the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies, it is a place of serene and magical beauty. Guests will jet boat travelling at up to 80km per hour, enjoying 360 degree spins. At the top of the river guests will take a short walk with their guide to a remote beach and learn how to inflate and paddle the pack rafts.
After lunch, guests will paddle their rafts down the glacial waterways, riding the waves and taking in the majestic scenery. The pack rafts are small, lightweight and inflatable, perfect for a thrilling adventure in a safe, guided environment. This is a fun and thrilling adventure in a breathtaking location.

We use Alpacka Rafts which are lots of fun, extremely stable and easy to paddle however you MUST be able to swim.