Wanaka River Journeys has created a "NEW" Packraft & Wilderness Walk adventure for the 2020 - 2021 summer. Come join us on this exciting adventure of a lifetime, paddling one of New Zealand’s most spectacular mountain rivers.
Location: Matukituki River, Mount Aspiring National Park
Start your action packed day with a scenic shuttle drive around the shores of lake Wanaka, deep into the mountains of middle earth.
Your guide will then take you down the Matukituki River (grade 1-2) where you will ride the wave trains and paddle into calm eddies to surround yourself in nature in a valley so breathtaking you won't want to leave.
Break up your trip downstream by stopping to enjoy a picnic lunch beneath the towering mountains before heading on foot into the forest to explore a glacier fed waterfall.
By the time the day is done on the water, 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.
You MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM & not suitable for pregnant women.
This is an ADVENTURE ACTIVITY, see our FITNESS REQUIREMENTS and other information by clicking the 'FIND OUT MORE' button below:
Departures:
09:00 am from outside of the iSITE (be there 10 minutes beforehand)
Allow Full day
Our groups are small so make sure you book in advance.
Minimum numbers required for this tour, so if you are on your own give us a call.
We use Alpacka Rafts which are lots of fun, extremely stable and easy to paddle however you MUST be able to swim. Check out our video for a taste of this COOL NEW activity:
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