New Zealand · WALKING TOURS IN WANAKA
The 10 best walking tours in Wanaka you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Ride the Matukituki River by jet boat, then walk to waterfalls and glacier-fed streams in Mount Aspiring National Park from Wanaka.
“Fabulous tour! Had a blast on the jet boat and walk. Loved the Captain - very interactive. Highly recommended tour!”
Cruise Lake Wanaka to Stevensons Island for mountain views, a guided uphill walk, hot drinks, and excellent photo stops for $50.
“A nice relaxing cruise with a lovely bush walk once we got to Stevensons Island. After returning to the boat there was a warm cuppa with biscuits.”
Cruise Lake Wanaka to predator-free Mou Waho, plant a native tree, spot buff weka, and walk to a lake above the lake.
“The Mou Wahu Island Nature Walk was awesome! Our guide, Michael, welcomed us at the Wanaka Marina. He is friendly and answered our questions about places to visit around Lake Wanaka. We enjoyed the conversation on the relaxing boRead more”
Cruise Lake Wanaka to Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk, rare buff weka sightings, mountain views, and a lake above the lake.
“The guides were lovely and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. The lake and the island in the lake were beautiful! We saw two of the endangered Buff Weka's while there!”
Cruise Lake Wānaka to predator-free Mou Waho Island for rare birds, a guided hike, and the remarkable lake-on-an-island viewpoint.
“Very nice half day trip. Some boating mixed with a small hike and nature tour. Ion (sp) was a local for sure who appreciates his surroundings every day.”
Cruise Lake Wānaka to Stevensons Island for a guided summit walk, Southern Alps views, and tea with biscuits on the return.
“Practically, just boat ride. No history while en route. Walked at the claim is just a short walk and our guide had no knowledge of the vegetation around us. He did try to explain Manuka and Kanuka trees, but did not know much, and he Read more”
Cruise Lake Wanaka to Ruby Island, hear its prohibition-era stories, and enjoy an easy guided walk with superb mountain and lake views.
“What a great little trip. Toby was a great commentator and full of historic events on the island. A leisurely stroll even for the elderly.”
Race through Wanaka's Matukituki Valley by jet boat, walk beneath glaciers, and see Mount Aspiring on a four-hour wilderness trip.
“Fantastique Organisation au top Guide très gentil Je recommande 👍”
Cruise Lake Wanaka to Ruby Island for an easy walk, mountain views, and photos in one relaxed hour, with a small group and flexible weather policy.
“Our Ruby Island cruise was canceled as the Lake was too full with the rain and snow melt. We were vey efficiently transferred to the lake cruise and drinks in the afternoon .it was wet, but the boat handled it well and we had a great familiarisation trip. The crew were excellent and helpful.”
Walk from Wanaka through beech forest to Rob Roy Glacier with a local guide, gourmet lunch, scenic transport, and a small group of six.
“I had a lovely day with this tour. The hike was amazing and the views were stunning. Nik was an incredible guide! She was extremely knowledgeable about the different plants and birds we saw throughout the hike. I would recommend this guided hike to anyone!”
Pick an island, a lake or a cave.
