No matter if I develop dementia or suffer a stroke I am certain I shall never forget this platinum plus experience. Indeed wild. Utterly wicked. One for the Wonder Wall .





Living a rich life is about experiences, not stuff – our spectacular backyard is full of adventure and we want to share it with you. Get out of your comfort zone and be rewarded as we conquer the highest waterfall cable climb in the world together. Our intermediate climb involves approximately 3hrs of climbing steel ladder rungs and crossing 6 bridges next to a spectacular waterfall and finishes with approximatley 45 minutes walk down a mountainside trail. This tour is perfect for active adventurers who love the exploring outdoors, waterfalls and beautiful places. You will be climbing next to vertical waterfalls and being happy with heights helps! Stay dry. No experience required. If you are hesitant or just want a smaller taste, we recommend our Level 1 / Beginner climb.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Wildwire Wanaka- Level 2 (4 Hours) lasts about 4 hours.
Prices start at $223 per person for this Wanaka experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet us at the farm gate at the waterfall. Take the Wanaka-Mt Aspiring Road towards Treble Cone Ski field. After approximately 20 minutes, you will see 2 huge waterfalls on the left and you will drive over a cattle stop. This is where you meet. If you hit a gravel road, you have gone too far. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Children must be accompanied by an adult Minimum age on this tour is 12 years. If you are under 16, you must climb our via ferrata with an adult guardian. For children under 12 a private tour may be an option. Please request upon booking.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 492 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Wildwire Wanaka.
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No matter if I develop dementia or suffer a stroke I am certain I shall never forget this platinum plus experience. Indeed wild. Utterly wicked. One for the Wonder Wall .
Incredible experience on this level 2 via ferrata tour. Some parts were a little challenging but it was worth it for the experience and the views. Climbing up beside a waterfall with mountain views is just out of this world. The guide took fantastic photos along the way.
Thanks so much for your review! We like to think we've nailed that fine line between 'a walk in the park' and 'questioning my life choices'...
I had an absolutely fantastic experience with Wild Wire. Our guide was Jake... or maybe Luke. Haha. One of the funniest stories of the day was him telling us that some of his coworkers didn't even know his name, so hopefully I'm not proving his point here. Regardless of what his name actually was, he was an outstanding guide. He was professional, knowledgeable, and did a great job making sure everyone in the group had a good time. He taught us about the history of via ferratas, explained the equipment clearly, and was extremely safety-oriented throughout the entire experience. There were a few sections where some people in the group were understandably nervous, and he did an excellent job talking them through it, helping them stay calm and confident. You could tell he genuinely cared about everyone's experience and safety. We also worked with Eleanor (I think that was her name). She wasn't my direct guide, but she helped with the introduction and getting everyone prepared. She was fun, energetic, and added to the positive atmosphere right from the start. As for the activity itself, I absolutely loved it. This was my first via ferrata, and Wild Wire completely hooked me. From now on, whenever I encounter a via ferrata during my travels, I'm going to want to do it. The scenery was incredible, the route was exciting without feeling unsafe, and the entire operation was top-notch. If you're on the fence about doing this, stop thinking and book it. One of the highlights of my trip
Thanks so much for the awesome review! We're glad to hear Wildwire was a highlight of your trip and that you've caught the via ferrata bug. 😄 As for Jake... we're pretty sure his name is Luke, but honestly, even some of us aren't 100% certain at this point! We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to both "Jake" and Elle. Thanks for trusting us with your first via ferrata experience, and we hope it's the first of many adventures to come!
This was one of the highlights of our trip to NZ! Level 2 was going to be a challenge for me, because of my fear of heights. Level 1 is pretty easy and Level 2 definitely turns up the heat. However, I felt secure with the equipment and was able to tune out the heights by focusing on the climbing process. Our guide, Luke, was friendly, but more importantly, he was professional. I am happy that we chose to spend a morning doing this climb!
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It's great to hear that you felt well looked after and had a fantastic adventure. Thanks for joining us and supporting our small team!
Absolutely a standout day. Initially our day was cancelled due to weather, and they were prompt in letting us know and able to rebook for the following day. This was absolutely worth the price, the experience was amazing and we spent hours climbing and experiencing the views and different terrain. I did this with a below knee prosthetic leg, and the guides were attentive and helpful, and I felt comfortable and safe the whole time. There is a practice section at the start so you feel very comfortable as you progress. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're glad we could get you rebooked quickly and that the weather cooperated the following day. It's especially rewarding to hear that you felt safe, supported, and comfortable throughout the experience. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team. Thanks for choosing Wildwire and for the recommendation!
Super well organised, very safe, a great activity to do a great way to see more of New Zealand, if you have a good level of fitness you might prefer level 3.
Thank you so much!
We did a lot of adventuring in New Zealand, and this is right up there in first place. Now I can’t wait to do another via ferrata based on our excellent experience with this one. Our guide, Ben, always put safety first and answered all our questions as we went. I am not young—I did this with my son, who is in his late 20s…and I felt totally safe. And don’t forget, you also have to go down the mountain once you finish, which can be hard on the knees. You are going up right next to a waterfall—it’s surreal and so much fun!
Thank you for your kind words. We are honoured to be your #1 adventure, and we are excited for your via ferrata experiences to come! Ben is great and so knowledgeable, glad he made you feel safe! Good note about the downhill, it can sometimes be the hardest part of the day.
We had a great experience! We did level 2 and the views were amazing. Our guide Ellena and the team were great. Totally worth the experience!! Bonus: the chicken sandwich + brownie for lunch were very tasty and fresh from a local deli :)
Thanks for your awesome feedback! We're so glad you had the best time. Although we can't take credit for the lunches... Fedeli are amazing!
The guides were so friendly and professional, we felt completely safe in their hands the entire time. The via ferrata setup is amazing, with stunning views, fun challenges along the way, and so many great photo opportunities. We finished the tour feeling proud and accomplished. Such a memorable experience.
We love to hear when people feel accomplished after our climbs! Thanks so much for your kind words.
So worth the experience. Super fun day! Our guide Shane was knowledgeable, patient and friendly and very safely mindful. He took pics of us the whole way up. The sandwiches provided were top notch. I would recommend this to anyone who is not afraid of exposure.
Thank you so much! A well earned sandwhich always tastes the best :)
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