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Wanaka: 4-Hour Intermediate Waterfall Cable Climb

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Wanaka: 4-Hour Intermediate Waterfall Cable Climb
Top rated
4.979592 out of 5 stars
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4.979592 out of 5 stars
49 reviews

Explore the world's highest waterfall cable climb on a guided adventure at Lake Wanaka. Climb 320 meters up cascading waterfalls, admire spectacular mountains, and cross unique suspension bridges.

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Duration 4 hours
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English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Lisa – United States

Best activity I’ve ever done anywhere! Great guides and great company. I highly highly recommend doing this when in Wanaka

L
Lee – Taiwan

It’s really cool, I never try it before but it’s both thrilling and safe.

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Highlights

  • Experience the highest waterfall climb in the world on a 4-hour tour
  • Enjoy views of the farmland, mountains, and lakes surrounding Wanaka
  • Explore hidden pools and beautiful waterfalls as you ascend
  • Experience the thrills of crossing suspension bridges and scaling cliffs

Full description

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 at base of the waterfall. Once you have mastered the practice route, join an intimate group of no more than 5 people per guide - ensuring your safety throughout the experience

This intermediate route will have you climbing up 320m 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.

Includes

  • Expert guide
  • Lunch
  • Climbing safety equipment and briefing
  • Introductory training climb
  • Water bottle

Not suitable for

  • Children under 10 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People under 88 lbs (40 kg)

Meeting point

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 minutes there will be a cattle stop. Here, pull-out immediately to the left in front of 2 waterfalls. You will see a locked farm gate with the activity provider's sign on it. Meet at this gate in front of the waterfalls. If you get to the ski field road or gravel road, you have gone too far.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimwear
  • Hiking shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Outdoor clothing

Know before you go

  • 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
  • There is a storage 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

From $198 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 49 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Lisa – United StatesApril 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Best activity I’ve ever done anywhere! Great guides and great company. I highly highly recommend doing this when in Wanaka
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Lee – TaiwanMarch 30, 2025 – Verified booking
It’s really cool, I never try it before but it’s both thrilling and safe.
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Kelsey – United StatesFebruary 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Most amazing thing I have ever experienced! The guides are awesome and I felt super safe the entire time - I was scared shitless of the helicopter ride down from level 3 but it was one of the coolest parts. Thanks so much for an incredible time!!

Response from provider

February 1, 2025

Thanks so much for your amazing review! It is so great to hear that you had such a good time up the waterfall with us. We totally agree, Level 3 is incredible! I'm so glad you did it and loved it as much as we do! Thanks so much for climbing with us and all the best!

Product ID: 214542

Activity provider:Wildwire Wanaka
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