Wild Wire Wanaka Waterfall Climbing Adventure
Wild Wire Lake Wanaka’s Guided Waterfall Climbing Adventure
Join us on the highest waterfall adventure via ferrata in the world. Explore and climb Twin Falls – one of Wanaka’s most spectacular waterfalls, located just a short drive from Wanaka town centre at the gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park. The opportunity to explore these falls up close is an exceptional and truly memorable experience, explore hidden pools, picnic next to towering falls and enjoy breathtaking mountain and lake views. By using Via Ferrata systems, this is an amazing opportunity for even the most inexperienced enthusiast, as ladder rungs and bridges enable people to access areas that would have until now been too difficult.
There are three tours available. Go Wild – the beginner tour, which is gently graded and is easier to travel. Wild Thing – the intermediate tour, which becomes steeper and more exciting, and finally there is our newest offering, the advanced tour called Lord of the Rungs. This trip climbs to the very top of the waterfall, 400 vertical meters from the valley floor and travels for over 1000m of climbing, behind the waterfall and through overhangs, to finish with a helicopter ride back to the ground.
We stop regularly on all tours so you can take in the dramatic and breath-taking views. Our highly-experienced team ensure your safety at all stages.
A ‘Must Do’ Wanaka Activity
Go Wild – Waterfall Climb
Level: Easiest
Description: Go Wild will take you into the heart of the Waterfall exposing hidden pools and crossing three suspension bridges before crossing our final 35m bridge and traversing back to the base along a picturesque trail. Descent is approximately 20mins by trail
Duration: 3 hr round trip. Approximately 1 hr of climbing
Fitness: Basic Fitness Required. Able to walk on uneven terrain for up to 3 hours.
Food: Snacks and Water
Guiding ratio: 1 guide to 6 participants
Available Year Round: Summer Season: 9am, 12pm, 2pm. Sep 1 – Mar 31. Winter Season: 10am. Apr 1 – Aug 31
Price: $189 (valid to March 30, 2019)
Wild Thing – Waterfall Thing
Level: Medium. Suitable for more adventurous beginners
Description: This is our most popular climb. Having completed the Go Wild section, we’ll climb higher, traversing vertically beside the waterfall. We’ll cross two more suspension bridges including a Three-wire bridge before finishing at the base of a spectacular 60m waterfall. Descent is approximately 45mins by trail.
Duration: 5hr round trip. Approximately 3 hrs of climbing Fitness: Good Fitness. Able to hike on hilly terrain for 3-4 hours. Food: Snacks, Lunch and Water
Guiding ratio: 1 guide to 4 participants.
Available Year Round: Summer Season: 9am, 12pm, 2pm. Sep 1 – Mar 31. Winter Season: 10am. Apr 1 – Aug 31
Price: $249 (valid to March 30, 2019)
Lord of the Rungs – Waterfall Climb –
Level: Medium-hard. Suitable for fit, adventure-seeking beginners
My Climb: This is our premier climb. Designed for experienced adventurers, Lord of the Rungs is our most advanced climb, taking you all the way to the top of Twin Falls. Includes overhangs and amazing exposure! Descent is by helicopter.
Duration: 5hr round trip. Approximately 4hrs of climbing
Fitness: Good Fitness. Able to complete 5-7 hrs of tramping/hiking in hilly terrain
Food: Snacks, lunch and water
Guiding ratio: 1 guide to 2 participants.
Available Year Round: Summer Season: 9am, 12pm, 2pm. Sep 1 – Mar 31. Winter Season: 10am. Apr 1 – Aug 31
Price: $599
Included on all tours:
Expert Guide and Training- Helmets and Harnesses
- Via Ferrata Lanyard and Safety Equipment
- Transport to/from Wanaka town centre
- Fingerless gloves
- Snacks and Water
- Open all year round
- Helicopter Egress (on Lord of the Rungs)
Private Departure
Private: The tour will include just your group.
Timing: Flexible departure time.
Level: Available for all climbs
Inclusions: Transport ex Wanaka, training, guide, equipment and lunch provided.
Guiding Ratio: 1 guide to 4 participants.
Duration: 3-6hrs.
