The New Zealand Book 2018-2019

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PUZZLING WORLD Puzzling World is an iconic, unique attraction that since 1973 has fascinated people of all ages keen to engage in a fun, challenging and sensory experience. Encouraging problem solving and entertainment they invented the world’s first 3D maze and offer a huge Puzzle Café where you can try your hand at one of many brain-benders at the tables. Mind not boggled? - Visit the Illusion Rooms. From holograms, following faces and a shrinking room, to one where sculptures defy physics and another where objects glide uphill, your notion of reality will be tested.

WILDWIRE If you can climb a ladder, you can take on Wildwire’s via ferrata (iron walkway) in Wanaka. Wildwire offers an adventure like no other. Go Wild is our lowest climb taking one hour. Wild Thing, our most popular climb, takes three hours. All climbs utilize wire bridges and iron rungs to scale the side of Wanaka’s spectacular Twin Falls waterfalls. The exposure of the climbs increases the higher you go. We stop regularly on all tours so you can take in the dramatic and breathtaking views. Our highly experienced team ensure your safety at all stages. Included on all tours: Expert guide and training, helmets and harnesses, via ferrata lanyard and safety equipment, transport to/from Wanaka town centre, fingerless gloves, snacks and water, open all year round.

Go Wild - Waterfall Climb - Level: Easiest. This is a great taster for

General Entry

Adult

Child (5-15yrs)

$24

$17

those who are hesitant adventurers or for families. There is some exposure but the climb mostly follows less steep canyon walls. Duration: 3 hr round trip. Approximately 1 hr of climbing. Fitness: Basic fitness required. Able to walk on uneven terrain for up to 3 hours.

Wild Thing - Waterfall Climb - Level: Medium. This is our most popular climb, suitable for more adventurous, active beginners. This climb is steeper and more exposed offering a perfect balance of challenge and achievability with fantastic views. Duration: 5hr round trip. Approximately 3 hrs of climbing. Fitness: Good Fitness. Able to hike on hilly terrain for 3-4 hours.

SKYDIVE WANAKA It’s not every day that you strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and leap from a perfectly good aircraft! Welcome to Skydive Wanaka - New Zealand’s most spectacular, multi award winning, high altitude tandem skydive! Your incredible scenic flight to altitude captures 360 degree views of New Zealand’s highest mountains, glaciers, lakes and rivers. Freefall from up to 15,000 feet at 200kph and then soar under parachute above snow-capped peaks before landing safely back at the drop zone. Capture your impressive freefall smile on camera and break the news to your mother in style!

Go Wild Tour Wild Thing Tour

Adult

Child (12-16yrs)

$189 $249

$149 $229

Skydiving is one of life's must-do experiences and here is the most stunning place to tick it off your bucket list. Duration: 4.5 hours from Queenstown or 3 hours from Wanaka. Free transport from Queenstown or Wanaka.

Per Person

12,000ft 15,000ft

$349 $449

ECO WANAKA ADVENTURES Lake Cruise and Island Nature Walk - Cruise to this unique and magical nature reserve, walk the track to the serene lake near the summit for amazing lake and alpine views. Our experienced guides will share their knowledge of local features as well as the diverse New Zealand birdlife including the rare flightless buff weka, extinct on the mainland. This is a not to be missed experience as the island is geologically unique with a lake on top, no introduced predators and magnificent panoramas of the Southern Alps dropping dramatically into Lake Wanaka. Departs 9am and 1.30pm. Duration 3.5 hours. Includes morning or afternoon tea. Min. 2 adults. Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk - The most varied and spectacular one day walk in New Zealand. Swingbridge, glacier views, ice falls, mountain rainforest, alpine flowers and waterfalls - Rob Roy has it all! The jewel of Mt Aspiring National Park, this walk is graded moderate and is a maximum 5 hour fully guided walk with our local guides revealing this valley's secret places for that perfect shot of the glacier. Departs 9am from Wanaka accommodation. Duration Full day. Includes Gourmet sandwich lunch, hot and cold refreshments and walking poles. Min. 2 adults. Alpine Lakes Heli Hike: Fly by helicopter, and land 1400m above the Matukituki Valley on a ridge in the World Heritage area bordering Mt Aspiring National Park. Here 3 pristine alpine lakes sparkle against the stunning backdrop of ice-capped Mt Aspiring (3033m) and her surrounding glaciers. Experience the majesty and solitude of this alpine environment as you begin your 2-hour leisurely hike through alpine tussock herb fields past emerald lakes and along spectacular ridges.3 Heli flights and 2 Alpine landings all with your personal guide. Departs: 8.30am or 1.30pm Nov – Apr Duration: 4 .5 hrs. Includes: Morning or afternoon tea. Min. 2 Adults.

PADDLE WANAKA Paddle Wanaka offers both guided kayak and Stand up paddle board (SUP) activities, operating on Lake Wanaka, the upper Clutha River and further afield. Our guided tours are small, personalised and can cater to all skill levels and abilities. Paddle Wanaka is a progressive company with an infectious passion to share the beautiful Wanaka and the Central Otago region of New Zealand.

SUP Guided Mission (Lake) 3hrs Tiki Tour - Half Day Kayaking Tour

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WANAKA

Adult

Child (10-13yrs)

$179 $179

$149 $149

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Lake Cruise and Island Nature Walk Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk Alpine Lakes Heli Hike

Adult

Child (4-14yrs)

$245 $295 $795

$165 $205 $795


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