Join PRANZ for the Nelson screening of the International Packrafting Film Festival 2025

The inaugural International Pack Raft Film Festival is hitting Nelson this Sunday. A collection of short adventure films showcasing packrafting on all seven continents, from NZ's West Coast to the world. These epic stories will inspire and demonstrate the potential of these awesome craft on expeditions, explorations and adventures.

This is not only for pack rafters but all paddlers, non-paddlers and the pack raft curious. The stories will inspire the adventurers and explorers among us, For trampers it will open new possibilities for back country travel and show some of the hidden places only accessible by boat. From first descents to scenic lakes, deserts to tundra, impossible drops and mega floods, philosophical thoughts to arduous expeditions this really has it all.

If you enjoy a good story and stunning scenery come and join us for drink or meal at the Honest Lawyer. Use this opportunity to connect with other river folk or check out some of these unique boats in person and share in the excitement of this unique sport. See you there!

Other Film Tour locations

Auckland -Dates and location to be confirmed

Wellington - 31 July 2025 - 7 - 9pm- Penthouse Cinema (Hosted by Blue Duck Packrafts)

Nelson - 6th July 5-7.30pm, Honest Lawyer, Monaco (Hosted by PRANZ)

Christchurch - 17 July - 7 - 9pm - Met Lounge (Hosted by Blue Duck Packrafts)

Wanaka - 17 July - 7-9pm (Doors 6.30) - The Wanaka Community Hub Auditorium - Tickets only through Packrafting Queenstown

Queenstown - 8th July - 7-9pm (Doors 6.30) - The World Bar - Tickets only through Packrafting Queenstown

If you would like to host a screening please contact events@packrafting.org.nz

Profits raised from this film tour will be used by PRANZ to support the Backcountry Trust and their upcoming restoration of Big Bay Hut on the ultra classic Hollyford-Pyke packrafting loop.