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What To Do In Lake Wanaka

Wanaka is captivating and magical commanding a wonderful spot on the shores of the crystal clear Lake Wanaka. Located 55 kilometres northeast of Queenstown and surrounded by sky-scraping snow-topped mountains as often as not mirrored in the waters below and bordered by the tremendous Mount Aspiring National Park. An all-seasons destination each offering a host of activities from the extreme to the sublime? A perfect combination of outdoor adventure and indoor indulgence …. Wanaka has it all.

Enjoy an exhilarating 1/2 day wilderness jet boating adventure with Wanaka River Journeys, travel up the glacial-fed Matukituki River and find yourself amongst the breathtaking scenery of the Mount Aspiring National Park, with its Hanging Glaciers, stunning waterfalls, ancient beech forest and fantastic bird life….Real New Zealand wilderness.

Ridgeline Adventure Tours offers 4WD Safari Tours that will take you off the beaten track to truly experience the character that is Wanaka, its rich history, heritage and modern-day farming life. With breathtaking panoramas of snow-capped peaks and lake vistas, alpine meadows and ancient streams, these trips are a photographer’s dream.

 

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Things to do in Wanaka, Tours & Activities


Wild Wire Wanaka Waterfall Climbing Adventure


Join us on the highest waterfall adventure via ferrata in the world. Explore & climb Twin Falls, Wanaka's most spectacular waterfall

Lakeland Wanaka Water Sports Activities


'Lakeland Wanaka'  offer a wide range of experiences of water based outdoor activities for all age groups and budgets.

Wanaka 4WD Off Road Tour - Wanaka's 4X4 Adventures


Wanaka 4×4 Explorer offers you the ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure bringing you the best views from the lake and land

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lake Wanaka Guided Trips & Hire


You can take a lesson before setting out on your paddle boarding adventure. Our guides will introduce to the techniques & skills of Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Paddle Wanaka - Kayaking Trips on Lake Wanaka Tours & Rentals


Paddle Wanaka offering both guided kayaking & Stand Up Paddle board trips on the glassy wasters of Lake Wanaka & the Clutha River.

Go Jets - Jet Boat Trip Lake Wanaka & Clutha River


This thrilling jet boat trip will take you on a breathtaking journey over Lake Wanaka & An exhilarating jet boat ride down the mighty Clutha River.

Wanaka Wine Tours Central Otago Boutique Wineries


On a wine-tasting tour, it’s important to eat along the way. We place great emphasis on the concept of food-and-wine matching,

Wilkin River Jet Boat Rides & Backcountry Helicopter Flights


Let us take you on a personal wilderness journey deep into the ‘timeless land’ of  the Makarora and Wilkin River Valleys

River boarding Queenstown on the Kawarau River - Serious Fun


If you love thrills, nature, pristine waters, amazing scenery and a good dose of adventure, Then look no further you have just found it! 

Backcountry Saddle's Cardrona - Horse Riding Treks in Wanaka


Stunning high country plateaus, towering mountains and steeped in gold mining history so is the perfect landscape to enjoy a horse trek

Tandem Skydive Wanaka Best Experience in NZ


So many people place skydiving on their ‘must-do’ lists. It really is a spectacular & unique experience that you’d be a fool to pass up.

Wanaka Bike Tours - Guided Electric Bike Tours & Heli Bike


Our friendly guides lead the way on a relaxed Guided E-Bike Tour. or for more adventure? Our Heli-Biking options offer unforgettable experiences.

Wanaka & Milford Scenic Flights Southern Alps Air


Our scenic flights includes Mount Aspiring, pristine glaciers, rainforests, alpine lakes, rivers, cascading waterfalls & Milford Sound.

Siberia Experience - Fly - Walk & Jet Boat Adventure


One of NZ’s best wilderness experiences with rugged mountains, glaciers, mountain lakes, hanging valleys & vast rainforests.

Aspiring Helicopters Scenic Flights Lake Wanaka


Aspiring Helicopters provide snow & glacier landings in Mount Aspiring national park & scenic flights to Milford Sound

Southern Lakes Heli Bike Queenstown & Wanaka


taking you on a backcountry mountain bike riding adventure you’ll never forget, dropped on top of a mountain by a helicopter with your bike

Alpine Helicopters Scenic Flights Queenstown & Wanaka


Witness cascading waterfalls and unparalleled scenery on a journey of discovery through forested valleys and snow-capped peaks.

Cruises on Lake Wanaka & Scenic Island Walks


Cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Wanaka, Exploring the beautiful bays and islands that form part of New Zealand’s 4th largest lake

Puzzling World Lake Wanaka - Family Things To Do


Be entertained and amazed at Puzzling World, a world unique attraction full of puzzle eccentricity, designed to fascinate everyone

Canyoning Adventures Queenstown & Wanaka


Get out of your comfort zone & step into some amazing New Zealand scenery with one of the most exciting adventure activities .

Eco Wanaka Adventure Tours Guided Walks


Eco Wanaka will personally guide you on a number of impressive tours that will take you off the beaten track into pure wilderness,

Roaring Wine Tours Queenstown, Wanaka & Cromwell


From Bannockburn to Alexandra, you will visit the region's smallest wineries and meet the eccentric personalities behind the wines.

Packrafting Trips Rees Valley & Wanaka from Queenstown


Our small group means that we can enjoy the remote and peaceful nature of New Zealand’s back country, far away from throngs of other people & crowds

The Best Way To Explore New Zealand's Walking Tracks Safely


If you’re looking for beginner information on hiking tracks, or top tips for getting outdoors in Aotearoa New Zealand, there are heaps of free resources available.

WanaHaka - Wanaka Wine Tours & Cultural Experience's


with our vibrant and beautiful Central Otago wines and  tours. We are the only wine tour in Central Otago that has both the wine & cultural experience. 

Lake Wanaka Tours & Activities

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Get up close and personal with nature with Eco Wanaka Adventures which offers lake cruises and island walks, helicopter hikes into the misty mountains and glacier-guided walks. Cruising the lake and then encountering the magical Mou Waho Island, with its cheeky wekas and the lake on top of the island on a lake on top of an island is simply breathtaking. Special places off-the-beaten-track in pure New Zealand wilderness.

Warbirds and Wheels is home to the bi-annual ‘Warbirds Over Wanaka’ International Airshow and also showcases New Zealand’s finest collection of warbird aircraft, classic cars, wearable creations and visual art. It houses a 1934 Duesenberg the only one in the Southern Hemisphere, a great selection of privately owned classic cars and a collection of Warbirds such as Strikemaster and Vampire. Not to be missed while visiting Wanaka

Wanaka offers many other attractions, Puzzling World has become one of the icons of Wanaka, with its puzzling eccentricity offering rooms of illusion, an awesome modern-style maze and puzzles galore to play with in the cafe. The Wanaka Toy and Transport Museum houses one of the world’s largest privately owned vehicle and toy collections, the result of one man’s dream and 50 years of collecting and preserving pieces from the past.

 

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