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Wanaka: 2-Hour Beginner Waterfall Cable Climb

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About This Experience

A 2-hour beginner climb at Twin Falls, about 20 minutes' drive from Wanaka: a training climb, then cables, rungs and suspension bridges with a guide, safety gear and a snack.

The sections below quote the operator's own listing. Where it says "we" or "us", that is the operator, so send questions such as dietary needs to them through your booking.

In the Operator's Own Words

  • Enjoy a unique climbing experience up the stunning waterfall on a working farm
  • Explore hidden waterfalls and beautiful pools as you ascend
  • Experience the thrills of crossing suspension bridges and scaling cliffs
  • Take in the beautiful scenery of the New Zealand mountain ranges

What's Included

  • ✓ Expert guide
  • ✓ Small snack
  • ✓ Climbing safety equipment & safety briefing
  • ✓ Introductory training climb

Not Included

  • Water bottle

Good to Know

  • The experience requires a combination of hiking, rock climbing, and walking so it is recommended that you have a moderate level of fitness to participate
  • Please note, participants must have full body mobility
  • You do not need any climbing experience, your expert guides will assist you
  • The minimum age/weight for this experience is 10 years/40kg
  • There is an area where you can leave items that you do not need at the base of the waterfall
  • Bring a camera at your own risk, if you have a GoPro it is recommended to attach it to your person or ask a guide for a helmet with a slide attachment
  • It is recommended you arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time

Not Suitable For

  • Children under 10 years
  • People under 3 ft 9 in (120 cm)
  • People under 88 lbs (40 kg)
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People over 264 lbs (120 kg)

Not Allowed

  • Open-toed shoes

Meeting Point

Please reach the Wildfire, Twin Falls waterfall. You will see a locked farm gate with the activity provider’s sign on it. Please meet at this gate in front of the waterfalls. From Wanaka town, follow the Wanaka-Mt Aspiring Road west along the lake. Drive towards Treble Cone Ski Field and Mt. Aspiring National Park. After 20-minute there will be a cattle stop. Pull out immediately to the left in front of 2 massive waterfalls.