Packraft Wanaka | La Vacanza Travel

Packraft Wanaka

Duration: 7 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Otago, Wanaka
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  • 7 hours
  • Wanaka
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This is an adventure like no other, paddling one of New Zealand’s most spectacular mountain rivers in our fun, inflatable packrafts.

Start your action packed day with a scenic shuttle drive beneath the towering mountains, glaciers and waterfalls of the Matukituki Valley.

After refreshments its gear-on, safety brief and paddle tuition before heading down-river on our stable and strong packrafts. Ride the wave trains, paddle into calm eddies and float with the river flow. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the river bank and play in turquoise swimming holes as you continue paddling down river. By the time the day is done your guide will have you paddling like a pro.

You'll be accompanied by one of our friendly 'shuttle support' dogs on the drive, please let us know if this might be an issue for you and we can arrange otherwise.

 

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

Inclusions
  • Packrafting gear (wetsuits, booties, spray jackets, helmets)
  • Picnic lunch and snacks (please provide dietary requirements)
  • Courtesy shuttle
  • Photos
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Aspiring National Park

Exclusions
  • Must be able to swim
  • Bottled water
  • Sports shoes
  • 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
Departure Point

99 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 hours


User's Reviews

andywD5397EA

21 Feb, 2024

Amazing day, the team are brilliant and knowledgeable and great hosts. We loved it. No experience required just be ready for a good laugh.

Fearless10354644776

21 Jan, 2024

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.

906steph

10 Jan, 2024

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!:)

Duncan B

06 Jan, 2024

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.

Kiwishelly44

28 Dec, 2023

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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Brilliant way to experience the majestic beauty of the mountains and rivers of Wanaka

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An amazing river journey!

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Highly Recommended!

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Rafting the gorgeous Matukituki River near Wanaka

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Must do activity- River Journey Packraft

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Packraft Wanaka

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