Mātukituki Valley Walk
Explore Wānaka’s best kept secret, the breathtaking Mātukituki Valley. From the comfort of our 4WD to walking in pure silence surrounded by the Southern Alps and the majestic Rob Roy Glacier, a day to remember…
Travelling Mt Aspiring Road alongside Lake Wānaka offers spectacular views of iconic Mt Aspiring- Tititea (3033m). Entering the glacial carved Mātukituki Valley view the gin-clear Mātukituki River with towering snow-capped Mt Avalanche above you. Pass huge farms of Red Deer, Angus Cattle and roaming sheep providing spectacular photo opportunities. Learn about the forces of nature that continue to shape this jaw-dropping landscape. Enjoy a leisurely walk to Wishbone Falls (20mins return) and refreshments before heading off-road onto Mt Aspiring Station to enjoy refreshments beneath the mighty Rob Roy Glacier. A spectacular nature walk alongside the Mātukituki River awaits (up to 10 kms) followed by a picnic lunch before returning to Wānaka.
Prices
Standard Pricing
Adult: $360 per person
Child: $250 per person
Minimum of 2 people needed to run the trip
Private: $2160
For up to 6 people
Group Pricing
For large groups of 12+ please contact us
Please note: A surcharge of 15% applies on public holidays
Highlights
- Explore Wānaka’s best kept secret, the breathtaking Mātukituki Valley
- Views of Mt Aspiring 3033m – Tititea , Mt Avalanche and Rob Roy Glaciers
- See fields of Red Deer, sheep and cattle
- Exclusive off-road access onto Mt Aspiring Station on the edge of Mt Aspiring National Park.
- Easy 10 minute walk to Wishbone Falls
- Mātukituki valley nature walk (up to 10 kms)
- Jaw-dropping views of Rob Roy Glacier
- Riverside picnic lunch
Details
Suitable for:
Recommended for those looking for a relaxing and easy valley walk in Mt Aspiring National Park with the comfort of knowing a support vehicle is not far behind if you get tired and need a lift!
Height Gain: Approximately 150m – easy valley walking
Duration: Allow Full Day
Time of year: All year (weather depending)
Departs: 9am Summer, 10am Winter
Includes:
Spectacular Mātukituki valley walk – up to 10kms
Wishbone Fall walk (10 mins each way)
Hiking poles
Delicious riverside picnic lunch
Fitness level required:
Suitable for all fitness levels as we support you with a 4WD – you choose how much walking you want to do. Being partly off-road tracks can be bumpy so please advise us if you are pregnant or have any lower back issues.
