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Lord of the Rings Waterfall Climb from Wanaka | Level 1
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Lord of the Rings Waterfall Climb from Wanaka | Level 1

Wanaka, New Zealand

The shortest waterfall climb is set in the mountains and is a great introduction to adventure

Duration2-3 hrs
Start & End LocationTwin Falls Waterfall
Start & End Time10:00
Max Group Size8
Minimum Age10 years
Fitness LevelLow

Lord of the Rings Waterfall Climb from Wanaka | Level 1 Highlights

  • Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us!
  • All climbing & safety equipment

  • Climb 150m vertical alongside beautiful waterfalls

  • Cross 4 suspension bridges including the final 30m bridge

  • Sweet treat

  • Experienced guide

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How do I get there?

Please make your own way to the waterfall: If you do not have your own transport, please contact (info@wildwire.co.nz) for pickup from the i-Site in Wanaka. This must be booked in advance.

Please meet us at Wildwire, Twin Falls Waterfall, Wanaka-MtAspiring Rd, Wanaka

If you enter "WILDWIRE" into your GPS, this will get you started.

GETTING TO THE WATERFALL: Wildwire is located approximately a 20-minute drive from Wanaka, just before the Treble Cone Ski field entrance gate.

  • Leaving Wanaka, travel west on Wanaka-Mt Aspiring Road for approximately 20 minutes

  • You will see 2 giant waterfalls on your left

  • You will go over a cattle stop

  • Turn left immediately after the cattle stop and wait at the locked gate directly in front of the waterfalls

  • You will see a NO ENTRY sign on the gate

  • Wait here, your guide will meet you outside the gate at your designated time

If you hit gravel roads or the ski field gates, you have gone too far. Here is a link: "Directions to Wildwire from Wanaka"

Please note: there is no longer have a town office. Please contact the tour operator by phone or email if you need to get in touch.

You will get wet! Get up close and personal with the waterfall by climbing then abseiling/rappelling Twin Falls Canyon.

 

The first part of this tour is the same as our Level 1 cable climb. You will learn how to use the climbing equipment at the base and then climb on our purpose-built cable course.

 

You will walk along our cliff-side trail to the right-hand waterfall, and learn abseil skills before abseiling the beautiful waterfalls.

 

No previous abseiling or climbing experience is required on the tour, but good fitness is. Bring your sense of adventure and get ready for some fun!

  • Sturdy walking shoes are required

  • Full bottle of water

  • Active wear is recommended - dress for the weather (No jeans!)

  • Lunch (a small sweet treat is included)

  • Bring small cameras at your own risk (GoPro mounts are available on some helmets)

Every outdoor activity has an element of risk. We operate in a mountain environment and there are risks that are out of our control.

 

Canyoning also adds an element of risk in dealing with water. Your safety on the trip is our highest priority.

 

Our guides are experienced, professional, and qualified to run all activities. You will get a full safety briefing before the trip starts and difficult tasks will be demonstrated to make sure you understand what we want you to do.

 

The gear is of a high standard and subject to regular inspections.

Contact lenses are fine, make sure you bring a spare set.

 

Glasses are not ideal but can be worn if they are attached with a strap and please bring a hard case. We can’t take responsibility for loss or damage to your glasses.

We have GoPro mounts on some of our helmets you can use at your own risk, but any other cameras are not permitted (they will get very wet and can easily get damaged or lost).

No. Our Canyon is a commercially run tour only and is located on private land.

 

For Health and Safety reasons, people may not access the canyon without a guide.

 

Safety is our top priority, for this reason, any persons accessing the land without permission will be presented with a trespass order. 

Weight:

Min. 45kg, Max. 110kg. The maximum waist measurements for our harnesses are 140cm, and the upper thigh is 80cm.

Our size/weight restrictions are defined by our manufacturer's recommendations for our safety equipment. We recommend those over 100kg have good strength and general fitness.

 

Height:

Min. 120cm, Max. none.

 

Wetsuit Sizes:

The tour operator has wetsuits available that range from adult-size XS to XL. If you think you might be outside of this size range, feel free to bring along your own wetsuit!

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Wildwire Wanaka
Twin Falls Wanaka Mount Aspiring Road, Wanaka 9382, New Zealand
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