Via Ferrata Climbing Gear
Via Ferrata Climbing Gear
How does it work?
How does it work?
Simple, Flexible, and Reliable
At Gearshop Hire, we make renting outdoor gear easy and stress-free — so you can focus on the adventure ahead.
✔️ Book your gear online for the dates you need — and that’s all you pay for! Whether it's a weekend escape or a week-long mission, you only pay for your actual hire dates, not for any time the gear spends in transit.
✔️ Pay securely when you book, including a fully refundable $50 security bond*. This bond is simply there to help us keep our gear in top condition for you and the next adventurer. Once your gear is returned in good shape, we’ll refund your bond straight away — no stress.
*$100 security bond for Personal Locator Beacon.
Two Easy Options for Pickup or Delivery
1. Pick up and drop off in-store (Nelson):
If you're local or passing through, you’re welcome to collect and return your gear directly from our Nelson store — and meet our friendly team of outdoor specialists while you’re at it!
2. Nationwide courier delivery and return:
No matter where you are in New Zealand, we’ll courier your gear out to you ahead of time, so you have everything before your hire period starts. Please note that when using the courier option, there is a minimum of 3 days from ordering to the start of your hire to allow for processing and delivery.
When you’re done, just pack it back up using the pre-paid return courier ticket we provide, and call the courier for an easy pickup — simple as that!
✔️ You only pay for the days you’re using the gear — not for any days it's in transit.
Trusted by Kiwis for Over 15 Years
With over 15 years of experience in supplying quality outdoor gear, Gearshop is 100% Kiwi-owned and run by passionate adventurers. We know how important it is to have reliable gear that turns up on time — and we’re here to make sure you have what you need, when you need it.
If you have any questions about how it works or what gear is right for your trip, chat with our team of experts based right here in Nelson — we're always happy to help!
You'll need to complete this form before collecting the gear. Do it now to save time on collection day!
The Via Ferrata Climbing Gear kit consists of one harness with a shock-absorbing lanyard and a helmet.
There is no fee for climbing the Via Ferrata on Takaka Hill. It is publicly accessible and free for everyone to use.
The Via Ferrata was designed to be suitable for the everyday person - with families in mind. You don't need to have previous climbing experience. Anyone with a moderate fitness and a sense for adventure may attempt to climb it. Kids from the age of 12 seem to have great fun up there - though younger kids may still go if accompanied. We recommend a skilled caregiver to additionally belay any kids younger than 10.
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* Make sure your rental fits the opening dates and hours of your chosen store. The gear must be returned to Gearshop on the day it is hired to either the Richmond or Bolt Road stores unless previously arranged. Late fees will apply if not returned on time.
- If pick up or drop off is required outside of shop hours then do contact us asap and we’ll see what we can do.
