“WildWire is a must-do for your Wanaka itinerary.”

Come and explore our breathtaking Twin Falls waterfall. Go Climbing, Canyoning or Hel-Hiking. The choice is yours.

HELI-HIKE

Get a taste for via ferrata, go for a hike & enjoy incredible views.
NEW PRODUCT
From $199PP
In just a few hours, learn how to safely ascend steel rungs, cross suspension bridges and make your way up the waterfall. Our Level 1 product is suitable for beginners while our Lord of the Rungs - Level 3 is the highest waterfall cable climb in the world.

Climbing details:
3 climbing levels
Suitable for children aged 10+ years
Round trip from Wanaka around 3-7 hours (level dependent).
Basic Fitness required. If you can climb a ladder and walk on hilly terrain for up to 2 hours then you’ll be OK.
No climbing experience required.
All climbing & safety equipment provided plus training route before we start the real ascent.

CABLE CLIMB

Conquer the highest waterfall cable climb in the world.
most popular
From $199PP
In just a few hours, learn how to safely ascend steel rungs, cross suspension bridges and make your way up the waterfall. Our Level 1 product is suitable for beginners while our Lord of the Rungs - Level 3 is the highest waterfall cable climb in the world.

Climbing details:
3 climbing levels
Suitable for children aged 10+ years
Round trip from Wanaka around 3-7 hours (level dependent).
Basic Fitness required. If you can climb a ladder and walk on hilly terrain for up to 2 hours then you’ll be OK.
No climbing experience required.
All climbing & safety equipment provided plus training route before we start the real ascent.

CANYON

Heli up and abseil the Piripiri canyon down.
Full-day experience
From $199PP
In just a few hours, learn how to safely ascend steel rungs, cross suspension bridges and make your way up the waterfall. Our Level 1 product is suitable for beginners while our Lord of the Rungs - Level 3 is the highest waterfall cable climb in the world.

Climbing details:
3 climbing levels
Suitable for children aged 10+ years
Round trip from Wanaka around 3-7 hours (level dependent).
Basic Fitness required. If you can climb a ladder and walk on hilly terrain for up to 2 hours then you’ll be OK.
No climbing experience required.
All climbing & safety equipment provided plus training route before we start the real ascent.

 

 

Koha for Kiwi’s.

For Kiwis hit hard by COVID, we are offering Pay-What-You-Can on 50 spaces per month on our Go Wild climb.

We’ve got your back

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1. Safety Clips

We use purpose built Via Ferrata lanyards and carabiners. These are specifically for use in climbing Via Ferrata structures and are thus built to the highest safety standards. You will be taught how to use these properly during your training session prior to your climb.

2. Helmet

Our helmets are comfortable and adjustable to fit all different sizes. They are sourced from reputable climbing equipment companies which are bound by the highest possible safety standards. All our safety equipment is regularly checked to ensure that you have the best gear available.

3. Day Pack

If you wish you can bring a small Back Pack with you. You certainly don't need to though and your guide can carry an additional warm layer if you feel you need it.

4. Harness

Our harnesses are comfortable and adjustable to fit all different sizes. They are sourced from reputable climbing equipment companies which are bound by the highest possible safety standards. All our safety equipment is regularly checked to ensure that you have the best gear available.

5. Water Bottle

We recommend that you bring a bottle of water with you. It is important that this bottle is either in a back pack, or clipped securely to your harness while climbing. You can drink the water from the waterfall but this is at your own risk. (We operate in a working farm) There are water bottles with clips available for purchase at our office.

6. Sturdy Footwear

Please wear sturdy footwear with some tread on it. You can wear running style shoes or hiking boots, which ever you prefer. The most important factor is having some grip, primarily for the descent. Please, no street shoes and absolutely no opened toed sandals. Participants with opened toed footwear will not be permitted to climb the waterfall.

7. Rungs

Our rungs and other equipment has been built to the highest possible safety standard. It has been independently assessed and tested by an engineers and we are audited for safety every 12 months. We have acheived GOLD status for Qualmark which can only be attained with the highest standards nationally.

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    Expect a great day exploring nature in the mountains. The heli-hike & climb option is our easiest opportunity to get a taste for via ferrata, go for a hike and enjoy incredible views. This tour includes a short climb, hike and opportunity to contribute to our conservation efforts. Tailored options for shorter and longer hiking available.

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