Good teaching, gave us enough freedom to learn experientially while always controlling the exposure to risk in a clear way. Heli ride in and out was awesome, crevasse rescue training, glaciology teaching and ice climbing was all brilliant. Bucket list stuff, can't wait to do more.
Yes it was an incredible experience like nothing I have ever done. [Our guide was] incredibly experienced in so many areas and such an amazing guide. He has such a huge amount of knowledge and experience so I feel lucky to have him guide us. He was brilliant.
I had a fantastic trip. [Our guide] was excellent – a great mix of laid back and technically precise. It was beautiful in there and the climbing was heaps of fun.
A great guide and I learned so much from him. I would happily work with him again... A phenomenal trip!
Thanks for the faculties provided including a lovely stay at the hut and great food… honestly this was one thing i was worried about and was happy that my dietary needs were provided for. Jules is super kind to cook with and for us and it was so nice of him to make us coffee! Thank you for organizing a great heli flight and transfer from Wanaka. Additionally booking onto Kea lodge was fabulous and it was a lovely experience. Super clean and beautiful property.
Absolutely amazing experience with Wanaka Mountain Guides! From start to finish, the team was incredibly professional, responsible, and highly skilled. I felt safe and supported the entire time, even during the more technical parts of our adventure. Their deep knowledge of the mountains and attention to detail really stood out. I can't recommend them enough if you're looking for an unforgettable and expertly guided experience!
Compared to the incredible stuff Wanaka Mountain Guides do, we took the tame hike up the Rob Roy Glacier track. Our guide was fantastic. It was all just so easy, and the team clearly highly professional. We will definitely use them again!
Not only did I try to book a trip last minute but it was during the busiest weeks of the year. The company really worked hard to tailor a trip to me. The guide, was extremely knowledgeable and felt like it became a a mini training course, learning and improving the entire time. Big thanks for making this trip happen!!!!
High quality course that adapts to students ability. Me and my wife did the summer mountaineering course and it was an amazing experience. I highly recommend and would definitely use Wanaka Mountain Guides in the future
My wife and I hired Wanaka Mountain Guides to do the Grand Traverse in the Remarkables. They were great with ensuring that we had enough backup days to go ahead with the trip and were very responsive and easy to deal with. Tim was very helpful and was happy to answer all of our questions. Our guide was incredibly easy going. He was clearly very experienced with the climb and understood our climbing experience well to make sure that we got what we wanted out of the climb. He made us feel safe throughout and also gave us opportunities to push ourselves a bit. He also kept up the energy near the end of the climb when we were getting very tired and needed his positive attitude and encouragement. We would recommend Wanaka Mountain Guides to anyone interested in climbing in the Remarkables or anywhere in the Queenstown/Wanaka area or beyond.
We recently signed up for Single Cone via Wanaka Mountain Guides and can’t speak highly enough of our experience. The day exceeded all expectations. Our guide was exceptional. His passion for the outdoors, his extensive knowledge, energy, patience, organisation and communication skills made the entire experience truly memorable. He made sure we felt comfortable and safe. The pace was perfect, the route breathtaking. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a better day in the mountains. Highly recommended. Thank you Rob. Thanks the team at Wanaka Mountain Guides for organising this special day, one tailored to our needs. Much appreciated!
This trip gave us exactly what we were hoping for. We wanted to fully immerse ourselves in nature and discover its diversity. In just a few days, we experienced river, forests, mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, snow, sun, wind, and rain. Each day felt different, and that variety made the journey incredibly rich and memorable. We were also looking for a physical challenge, but not something overwhelming. The balance was perfect. It pushed us enough to feel proud of what we achieved, yet left us with enough energy to pause, enjoy the scenery, and truly take it all in. There were many moments when we felt in awe of the landscapes around us. Standing in front of vast mountains and glaciers made us feel small in the best possible way. It was humbling and powerful at the same time. Finally, sharing the experience in good company made it even more meaningful. Struggling together during tougher sections, encouraging each other, and celebrating the small victories created a strong sense of connection. In short, we achieved everything we hoped for and created memories. Difficult to tell what the best part is but below are a few: 1. The unique combination of physical effort and pure appreciation of the landscape. Hiking through such impressive scenery while feeling our bodies working made every view even more rewarding. 2. Returning to the hut after a full day of walking. There was something incredibly satisfying about arriving tired but happy, taking off our packs, and knowing we had earned that rest. 3. The bittersweet moment of reaching the car to head back to town. There was a sense of accomplishment and gratitude for the adventure we had just lived, mixed with a touch of sadness knowing it was coming to an end.
