Twin Falls Climb & Canyon

Twin Falls Climb & Canyon is the only one of our trips where you come back down through the water. You climb up one side of the falls and abseil down the other.

No climbing or abseiling experience needed. You do want to be reasonably fit and comfortable on uneven, exposed ground, because you'll be active for around five hours.

How the day works

You start on the Level 1 route on the left-hand falls, crossing three suspension bridges and passing hidden pools on the way up. At the top you pull on a wetsuit, and then you abseil back down the right-hand falls, into the water and through the canyon.

Your guide teaches you both skill sets on the day and stays alongside you the whole way. Wetsuit and wetsuit socks are provided, or bring your own if you'd rather.

Twin Falls Climb & Canyon at a glance

Around five hours
Runs December to February
Groups of up to six, with a minimum of two for the trip to run
Wetsuit, wetsuit socks and all climbing gear provided
Lunch included, except for summer afternoon trips which get a snack
Minimum age 12, minimum weight 50kg
Best for adventurous, fit beginners who don't mind getting wet

Highlights

Climbing and canyoning in one trip
Abseil down waterfalls, in the water
Three suspension bridges and hidden pools on the way up
Native bush the whole way
Big mountain and lake views
You will get wet

Minimum age 12. Minimum height 120cm. Minimum weight 50kg, which is higher than our other climbs, with a maximum of 110kg. Both 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. Wetsuits run from XS to XL, and you're welcome to bring your own if ours won't suit.
Groups of up to six on our daily tours. We need a minimum of two climbers for the trip to run.
Around five hours from Wānaka and back, and you'll be active for most of it, on uneven ground and through steep, exposed sections.
If there's no availability online, get in touch. We'll either open more spaces or tell you what else we can offer.
Shoes you're happy to get wet, walking or running shoes with good grip. No sandals, jandals, five-finger shoes or wetsuit booties.
Light clothing you can climb in, polyester or merino rather than cotton. Cotton holds water and will make you cold.
Swimming togs to wear under the wetsuit.
A small backpack with a full water bottle. There's no fresh water at the falls.
Sunglasses and sunblock.
Spare shoes, a towel and warm clothes for afterwards.
Any medication you need during the day. Your guide can keep it dry for you.
Your own wetsuit, if you'd rather, or if you think our sizes won't fit.
We'll refund you in full if you cancel at least 48 hours ahead, if we cancel for weather and you can't reschedule, or if we cancel because the trip doesn't reach two climbers.
We can't refund cancellations inside 48 hours, late arrivals or no-shows, or deciding not to take part once you're here.
So please book the trip that's right for you. We reserve the right to cancel if we don't reach two climbers, or if the weather or anything else makes it unsafe.