Wanaka River Journeys

Wanaka
Available from Oct each year

Travel down one of New Zealand’s most spectacular mountain rivers in fun, inflatable 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. This is an Adventure Activity and you must be able to swim. Thrilling jetboating and heli options also available. Tours are available from 1 October. Book in advance.

Cost?

Yes

For more info visit:

Wanaka River Journeys

Address

Base
99 Ardmore Street
Wanaka

Contact

027 422 5164

info@wanakajet.nz

ACCESSIBILITY

Transport & Parking

They pick you up from outside the I-SITE Information Centre (99 Ardmore Street) at 9am. During the Xmas and new year period allow 20 minutes to find a park and find your way to our pick up spot. Long term free car parking can be found on the edge of the lake outside of the CBD opposite Pembroke Park. Make sure there are no shops opposite where your car is parked or in the Dungarvon Street car park next to Pembroke Park.

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