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Wanaka's beautiful alpine setting provides endless outdoor adventure opportunities...

 
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Challenging Adventures
We can arrange skill development, courses and tuition – from avalanche awareness and ski improvement to fly fishing instruction and advanced training in mountain biking techniques.
 
  Jet Boating
Jet Boat the powerful & braided Matukituki River in the Mount Aspiring National Park. Travel past Lord of the Rings film locations; fly by helicopter from the river into the huge Mount Aspiring glacial area and experience a high altitude snow landing before returning to join a wilderness walk into native beech forest.
 
  Helicopter Scenic Flights
Enjoy wilderness exploration flights that take in Mt Aspiring, Milford Sound, Mt Cook, the Southern Alps and numerous glaciers. Every flight includes at least one alpine landing with spectacular views guaranteed!
 
 

Winter Driving
Advanced winter driver training at the southern hemisphere proving grounds located adjacent to the Snow Farm in the Cardrona Valley.

 
  Heli-Skiing and Heli-Boarding
Chase untracked powder with a private heli-charter.
Develop your skiing and boarding skills with experienced local instructors.
 
  Fly-Fishing
Catch a trout for dinner. Tailored backcountry fly-fishing adventures with helicopter or river access. You can access a Wanaka fishing report (updated weekly) here.
 
  Mountain Biking
From heli-biking to technical instruction in Wanaka's varied downhill tracks.
 
  Whitewater Rafting
Get off the beaten track and experience multi-day white water and river rafting trips - explore rivers, valleys, mountains and rare alpine wilderness areas.
 
  Fiordland Adventures
Diving for crayfish and scallops, fishing for blue cod and grouper in New Zealand's remote Fiordland.
 
  Mountaineering
Have you ever wanted to climb Mount Aspiring?
Climb challenging peaks with guides and equipment supplied by proven professionals.
 
  Ice Climbing
Learn the basics or develop your skills further. Courses are structured to your requirements.
 
  Helicopter or Flight Training
Learn a new skill or challenge yourself.
 
  High Country Guided Hunts
Stalk red stag, tahr and chamois with experienced guides. Fully tailored hunts set in stunning scenery.
 
  Waterski and Wakeboard
Experience Wanaka's glassy lake from beginners to experts.
 
  Multi-Sport
Train and enter one of the region's numerous triathlon and multi-sport events.
 
  Kayaking
Paddle Lake Wanaka or ride the Clutha River's rapids.
 
  Motorcycle Touring
Experience the rugged splendour of Central Otago.
 
 

It's about a Girl
Extreme adventures for women instructed by women. Be inspired by Wanaka's highly experienced female instructors and set yourself a personal challenge.

 
If you enjoy a challenge, contact Nick today to arrange an adventure experience to remember...