Packraft Wanaka
Overview
Start your action packed day with a scenic shuttle drive beneath the towering mountains, glaciers and waterfalls of the Matukituki Valley.
A stop on the way in view of Avalanche Glacier to hear stories from your guide of how these giants of ice carved this unique landscape and to enjoy a short walk to one of the beautiful valley waterfalls.
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.
This really is the perfect mix of fun, excitement and adventure in the most beautiful landscape there is.
Inclusions
- All gear required for Packrafting
- Picnic lunch and snacks
- Courtesy shuttle
- Photos
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Wanaka River Journeys
What to expect
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Stop At: Wanaka River Journeys, 99 Ardmore Street, Wanaka 9305 New Zealand
For the experience of a lifetime join Wanaka River Journeys on a Packraft adventure, deep into the mountains of middle earth: Matukituki Valley.
Packrafts are perfect for those who want a real wilderness experience away from the crowds. On-board these small, fun & stable rafts, follow the rivers’ flow way, ride the wave trains, and paddle into calm pools to surround yourself in nature in an area so breathtaking you won’t want to leave. This is the perfect mix of fun, excitement and adventure in the most beautiful landscape there is.
Duration: 5 hours
Additional information
- 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
- Child age is 10-14 years
- Clients Must be able to swim
- Please supply weight and height and any dietary requirements
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- 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
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We were in the jet bout, a little nature walk and kayaked with Courtney Kerin, It was a great experience: Courtney was fun, and experienced, and answered to all our questions. Everything worded smoothly. We defiantly highly recommend,
We were in the jet bout, a little nature walk and kayaked with Courtney Kerin, It was a great experience: Courtney was fun, and experienced, and answered to all our questions. Everything worded smoothly. We defiantly highly recommend,Awesome adventure! Felt like a friend being taken out by mates rather than just another tourist. Great fun from the start, lovely drive up to the beginning of the adventure. Courtney, our kayak guide was very safe, friendly and informative all the way. Very lucky to have someone with such passion...
Awesome adventure! Felt like a friend being taken out by mates rather than just another tourist. Great fun from the start, lovely drive up to the beginning of the adventure. Courtney, our kayak guide was very safe, friendly and informative all the way. Very lucky to have someone with such passion for the river and nature. Jet boat ride up river was both exciting and informative. Took in the amazing views of the mountains, fauna, flora and glaciers. The kayak was great fun, exhilarating when on the white rapids and so tranquil in between. Courtney was a brilliant guide in kayaking as well as in informing us of the nature surrounding us. Would recommend to anyone looking for an adventure without the crowds!Thanks to our great crew for a fabulous, adventurous and informative trip. The jet boat was great but the rafting down the river was best. Lunch was more than ample - the biggest sandwich I haven ever seen in a box with chocolare, cakes, nut bars and sultanas. The introduction to rafting was thor...
Thanks to our great crew for a fabulous, adventurous and informative trip. The jet boat was great but the rafting down the river was best. Lunch was more than ample - the biggest sandwich I haven ever seen in a box with chocolare, cakes, nut bars and sultanas. The introduction to rafting was thorough and we felt in safe hands before we departed. The rapids were fun and added to the adventure, although the lazy parts of the river were a welcome relief from paddling. We saw loads of bird life including the Paradise ducks and has some fabulous views to Mount Aspiring National Park. Thanks so much to guides Courtney and Dannielle who entertained us all day with information about the forest, the glacier and the valleys. Very knowledgeable. They took loads of photos of the trip with a GoPro and we had them by the end of that evening. I would recommend this trip to anyone.Absolutely one of the best things we have done as a family. We have 2 daughters age 10 and 12 and they loved it. Alice and Courtney along with our jet boat drivers were amazing and easy to get along with, they explained things clearly, ensuring we had loads of fun throughout the day. Without a do...
Absolutely one of the best things we have done as a family. We have 2 daughters age 10 and 12 and they loved it. Alice and Courtney along with our jet boat drivers were amazing and easy to get along with, they explained things clearly, ensuring we had loads of fun throughout the day. Without a doubt this has been a wonderful experience for us to remember our trip to Wanaka and one we won't forget. Thank you!Definitely the highlight of our trip so far. Professional, well organised & so much fun. From the jet boat ride, the trek to our private beach & finally our packraft adventure, this was a day to remember. The scenery is breathtaking and I found each of the activities doable & adventurous (And I...
Definitely the highlight of our trip so far. Professional, well organised & so much fun. From the jet boat ride, the trek to our private beach & finally our packraft adventure, this was a day to remember. The scenery is breathtaking and I found each of the activities doable & adventurous (And I’m not usually the adventurous type). Alice, our guide, filled us in on everything from glacial history to the do’s & don’ts of packrafting. I was a bit nervous about going initially but quickly realised that I was in safe hands. Would highly recommend this day tour. Worth every cent.This was the highlight of our trip and a great way to finish 2019!! Sue was amazing and last minute organised a trip for our family of 4. The kids 10 and 12 loved it!! It’s the first story they share with friends here in Australia. Alice was a fantastic guide and engaged all of us. Can’t thank yo...
This was the highlight of our trip and a great way to finish 2019!! Sue was amazing and last minute organised a trip for our family of 4. The kids 10 and 12 loved it!! It’s the first story they share with friends here in Australia. Alice was a fantastic guide and engaged all of us. Can’t thank you guys enough and encourage families with adventurous kids to definitely consider this tour.