Lord of the Rungs Level 1

Level 1 is our easiest climb. In just a few hours, you will learn all you need to know to safely ascend steel rungs and cross 4 suspension bridges as you make your way up the lower section of the waterfall.

This tour includes approximately 1 hour of climbing and a 20 minute walk down. No previous experience is required, just an adventurous spirit. If you can climb a ladder, you can conquer Lord of The Rungs Level 1!

What to know

Suitable for beginners. If you can climb a ladder and walk on hilly ground for up to two hours, you'll be fine
About two to three hours
All climbing and safety gear provided, plus a training route before you touch the waterfall
Minimum age 10, minimum height 120cm, minimum weight 40kg
A minimum number of climbers is needed for the trip to run

Highlights

150 metres of climbing alongside the falls
Four suspension bridges, finishing on a 30 metre span
Big views out across the valley and the mountains
You stay dry, though your feet may get wet when the water's high

Minimum age 10. Minimum height 120cm. Minimum weight 40kg, with a harness limit of 110kg. These come from our safety equipment and the WorkSafe rules we operate under.
Our harnesses fit up to a 100cm waist and a 70cm upper thigh. If you're close to any of these, call us and we'll talk it through.
You can book groups of up to eight on our daily tours. For more than eight, get in touch about a custom climb.
About two to three hours. That's 45 minutes to an hour of climbing and a 20 to 30 minute walk down, plus the safety briefing, gear fitting and the training route at the base.
If there's no availability online, join the waitlist. We check it daily and we'll either open more spaces or tell you what else we can offer. Groups of four or more, get in touch and we may be able to open a trip for you
Sturdy walking shoes with good grip. No jeans, and no open-toed shoes or sandals.
Active wear you can move in, and layers for the weather.
A full bottle of water. There's no fresh water at the falls.
Sunblock and sunglasses.
Small cameras and phones at your own risk. Some helmets have GoPro mounts. If you drop it, it's unlikely we'll get it back.
We'll refund you in full if you cancel at least 48 hours ahead (10 days for groups of more than eight), if we cancel for weather and you can't reschedule, or if we cancel because the trip doesn't reach minimum numbers.
We can't refund cancellations inside 48 hours (10 days for groups of more than eight), late arrivals or no-shows, or deciding not to climb once you're here.
So please book the climb that's right for you. We reserve the right to cancel if minimum numbers aren't reached, or if the weather or anything else makes it unsafe.