Wild Wire Wanaka's Guided 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

Wild Wire Wanaka – Go Wild Waterfall Climb

Price: Adult $199 per person – Child $149 pp (Upto 15 yrs old)
Departs Wanaka: 10:00 am & 12:00 pm
Tour Duration: 3 Hours (approx)
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.

We pick you up in Wanaka, drive through stunning scenery to the base of the Twin Falls Waterfall. We’ll teach you everything you need to know before starting your climb and you’ll be supported by one of our great guides the whole trip.

Quick Facts:

This is our shortest climb (Approximately 1 hour of climbing).
Descent is approximately 20mins by trail.
Basic fitness is required. (You must be happy walking on uneven terrain for up to 2 hours.)
This climb is suitable for anyone 9 years+ and over 120cm (please call to discuss for children under 9)
Guiding ratio: 1 guide to 6 participants

What’s Included:
Guide, Transport to and from Twin Falls Waterfall (ex Wanaka), snacks, all climbing & safety equipment.

Wild Wire Wanaka – Wild Thing Waterfall Climb

Price: Adult $299 per person
Departs Wanaka: 9:00 am – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm &n 1:00 pm
Tour Duration: 5 Hours (approx)
Level: Medium. Suitable for more adventurous beginners

Description:
Wild Thing is our most popular climb, suitable for adventurous, active beginners. Having completed the Go Wild section, we climb higher, crossing 2 more suspension bridges including a 3-wire bridge before finishing at the base of a spectacular 60m waterfall. This section of the climb is steeper and more exposed, offering a perfect balance of challenge and achievability, and opening up fantastic views.

Quick Facts:

This is our most popular climb (Approximately 3 hour of climbing).
Wild Thing climbs approximately 300m vertically and travels through 750m of terrain.
Descent is approximately 45mins by trail.
Climbers require moderate fitness and be happy walking on hilly terrain for up 3-4 hours.
This climb is suitable for anyone 12 years +
Guiding ratio: 1 guide to 4 participants.

What’s Included:
Guide, Transport to and from Twin Falls Waterfall (ex Wanaka), snacks and lunch/afternoon tea, all climbing & safety equipment.

Wild Wire Wanaka – Lord of the Rungs – Waterfall Climb

Price: Adult $599 per person
Departs Wanaka: 10:00 am
Tour Duration: 7 Hours (approx)
Level: Medium-hard. Suitable for fit, adventure-seeking beginners

This is our advanced climb and an absolutely amazing experience! You will climb the entire waterfall to the very top and finish by helicopter. Along the way you will cross a 3-wire bridge, go behind a 60m waterfall and climb through an airy overhang. Lord of the Rungs is our most advanced climb, suitable for fit adventure seekers with a great head for heights!

We pick you up in Wanaka (self drive option available also) , drive through stunning scenery to the base of the Twin Falls Waterfall. We’ll teach you everything you need to know before starting your climb and you’ll be supported by one of our great guides the whole trip.

Quick Facts:

This is the highest waterfall climb in the world! (Includes approximately 5 hour of climbing).
LOTR climbs approximately 450m vertically and travels through 1000m of terrain.
Descent is by helicopter.
This tour is suitable for fit adventure seekers.
No previous climbing experience required.
Good fitness is required to climb. You must be able to scramble on hilly terrain for 5-7 hours and support your weight with your arms.
Guiding ratio: 1 guide to 2 participants.

What’s Included:
Guide, Transport to and from Twin Falls Waterfall (ex Wanaka), snacks and lunch/ afternoon tea, all climbing & safety equipment.

Included on all Wild Wire 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)

Wild Wire Private Departures

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.