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Wanaka: 2-Hour Beginner Waterfall Cable Climb

1. Wanaka: 2-Hour Beginner Waterfall Cable Climb

Enjoy a thrilling 1.5-hour introduction to ‘via ferrata’ or ‘iron road’ climbing. This unique experience uses cable, iron rungs, pegs, bridges, and ladders, allowing you to climb routes that may not have been accessible otherwise.  Your adventure begins at Twin Falls Waterfall, located 20 minutes from Wanaka town. You will meet your guides, grab your helmets and harness and head over to our practive climb for your safety breifing. Once you have mastered the practice route, join an intimate group of no more than 4 people per guide - ensuring your safety throughout the experience. After a short walk up to the cliffs, the real fun begins. On this beginner route, spend approximately 1 hour scaling vertical and horizontal rock climbs, crossing suspension bridges over pools and discovering hidden waterfalls. At the end of this trail, take the opportunity to stop for a small snack and drink, admiring the stunning panoramic views over farmland, mountains, and Lake Wanaka. If you feel like you're climbing journey is over, begin a 15-minute descent back down the mountain to the base of the waterfall.

Wanaka: 4-Hour Intermediate Waterfall Cable Climb

2. Wanaka: 4-Hour Intermediate Waterfall Cable Climb

Enjoy a thrilling 4-hour guided experience at the highest waterfall climb in the world. This unique activity uses cable, iron rungs, pegs, bridges, and ladders, allowing you to climb routes that may not have been accessible otherwise. Meet your guide at Twin Falls Waterfall, after a safety briefing, grab your helmets and harness and prepare for a practice climb over a small rock at the base of the waterfall. Once you have mastered the practice route, join an intimate group of no more than 4 people per guide - ensuring your safety throughout the experience This intermediate route will have you climbing up 350m of vertical cliffs, crossing over blue pools, and braving suspension bridges. Take the opportunity to stop on a bridge next to a huge cascading waterfall for an unforgettable photo. When you reach the summit of the climb, relax at the base of the 60m waterfall for lunch. Enjoy a quick swim or sit back and take in the stunning views over the mountains and farmland surrounding Wanaka. When you’re ready, begin the 45-minute descent down to the starting point.

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What people are saying about Otago

We've had a lot of fun in New Zealand but this has been our favourite activity by far! I recommend going to at least level 2, it was an absolutely incredible day and we'll never forget it!! If you go for level 3 like we did, the views are absolutely sensational from the top. The guides that take you up are all very nice people and explain things very well so you feel incredibly safe for the whole climb!

We had no idea what to really expect from this activity but climbing next to a waterfall seemed cool. it was way better than we could have imagined. the guides were super nice and patient and the views were amazing. highly recommend

Such an exhilarating experience for the whole family. All the staff were super sweet and we loved Nolan’s enthusiasm to ensure we all had a wonderful adventure. Must do when you visit Wanaka!!

Amazing experience, definitely worth it. Would recommend to anyone looking for a bit of a trill

The climb was beautiful, suitably challenging and the guides were helpful. Would recommend.