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Lord of the Rungs Level 2

Level 2 is our most popular climb, and the one most people should book.

It picks up where Level 1 finishes and carries on to 320 metres, crossing six suspension bridges including a three-wire crossing, and ends at the base of a 60 metre waterfall.

It's steeper than Level 1 and it's exposed, which is the point. The higher you go, the more of the lake and the ranges open up, and the closer you get to the water.

Allow about four to five. It suits fit, active beginners with a head for heights: you'll be climbing and walking for up to four hours. No experience needed, and lunch is included.

What to know

Suitable for fit, active beginners with a head for heights. You'll be climbing and walking for up to four hours
About four to five hours
No experience needed
All climbing and safety gear provided, plus a training route before you touch the waterfall
Lunch included, except on summer afternoon climbs
Minimum age 12, minimum height 120cm, weight between 40kg and 110kg
A minimum number of climbers is needed for the trip to run

Highlights

320 metres of climbing alongside the falls
Six suspension bridges, including a three-wire crossing
Finishes at the base of a 60 metre waterfall
Big lake and mountain views as you gain height
You stay dry, though your feet may get a little wet when the water's high

Minimum age 12. If your child is younger, call us and we'll talk it through. Minimum height 120cm. Weight between 40kg and 110kg, set by 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, give us a call.
You can book groups of up to eight on our daily tours. For more than eight, get in touch about a custom climb.
About five hours from Wānaka and back. The climbing takes roughly one and a half to two hours longer than Level 1, and the walk down is 30 to 45 minutes, on top of the safety briefing, gear fitting and 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.