New Zealand · WANAKA TOURS
The 15 best wanaka tours 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.
Review of Wildwire Wanaka Level 2, a four-hour waterfall cable climb with ladders, bridges, lunch, mountain views, and expert guides.
“Liv was an amazing guide and this was such a wonderful experience! Adrenaline was going but felt very safe the whole time!”
Ride Lake Hawea, the Clutha River, and Lake Wanaka by bike or e-bike, with a shuttle, quality gear, and scenic family-friendly trails.
“Fantastic views and great bikes. Really good instruction on the route and back up from James. If you’re not used to cycling far then opt for an e-bike. Great trails, a bit challenging in places.”
Sip New Zealand wine on a one-hour Lake Wanaka catamaran cruise with mountain views, cheese, friendly crew, and easy lakeside access.
“The views were beautiful and it was lovely to enjoy a nice glass of wine and some cheese and crackers on this pleasant cruise of Lake Wanaka”
Ride the Clutha River from Wanaka on a small-group jet boat with 360 spins, mountain views, gold-mining stories, and photo stops.
“Patrick and his crew were very experienced and made us feel comfortable and safe, while having fun. The boat was clean and well-maintained. Patrick was knowledgeable about the area and shared lots of good information. The scenery Read more”
Cruise Lake Wanaka to Mou Waho Island for a hidden lake, curious wekas, mountain views, and a cold swim in a three-hour outing.
“Our journey started in Wanaka full of birds and green spaces and our skipper Hannah. She gently guided our craft out and filled our imaginations with tales of Ruby Island and the history of wonderful Wanaka 😀. Mau Waho was a beautiful island and the lake at the top was amazing! A gorgeous day on the lake!”
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!”
Review of Wanaka tandem skydiving, with altitude choices, Southern Alps views, freefall times, costs, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Amazing experience ! My instructor Ben made this moment even better !”
Cruise Lake Wānaka to Mou Waho Island for native birds, a steep scenic walk, Arethusa Pool, and superb mountain views.
“This trip was amazing. Hannah - the skipper - was very friendly and knowlegable. The island itself has breathtaking views from every angle. The track up to the lake and lookout are steep but not difficult and there are lots of places to rest. We stumbled across the tour via a Facebook ad and am very glad we did. Highly recommend!”
Wanaka's Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure races across Lake Wanaka and the Clutha River with spins, rapids, mountain views, and live commentary.
“This was a great excursion - definitely worth the $. We were fearful of the threatening weather - but they were flexible and provided the option to just cruise the river and we avoided the pounding waves on the Lake. Our guide was incrediblRead more”
Ride from Lake Hāwea to Wānaka on a scenic 30km river trail, with quality bikes, helpful support, and an optional e-bike boost.
“Very pleasant , easy going and scenic. If anything a few more sign posts for direction would help”
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.”
Review of Wanaka's Puzzling World, with maze, illusion rooms, puzzles, photo spots, prices, practical tips, and honest advice.
“The maze was really fun activity. Amaze rooms were fine as well”
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”
Review of Wanaka’s one-hour wine and cheese cruise, with Southern Alps views, sunset timing, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“This experience was good. I felt safe on the boat, not too crowded and the whole trip was worth the money.”
Taste Central Otago wine and learn Māori culture on a relaxed three-hour Wānaka tour with guide Joe and a maximum of six people.
“This is a must do, we looked at reviews before we booked it and it said that Joe was amazing and great at sharing his knowledge and experience of the region and the Māori culture,well they weren’t wrong Joe was amazing 🤩”
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