Discover the breathtaking beauty of Lake Wanaka, a premier New Zealand destination offering unparalleled alpine scenery and adventure. Immerse yourself in stunning landscapes, from majestic Southern Alps views to serene boat cruises and guided hiking tours. Whether you are seeking adrenaline-pumping adventure tours, scenic helicopter flights, or peaceful wildlife encounters, Lake Wanaka provides the perfect escape. Explore crystal-clear waters, enjoy world-class photo opportunities, and create unforgettable memories with our curated selection of top-rated local experiences. Book your ultimate Wanaka getaway today!
4.84â average
Based on 1,798 pooled reviews with ~96% positive sentiment
$82â$290 typical
Median price is $177, with a wide range up to $904
3.5 hours median
Options typically range from 1 to 9 hours
Wildlife tours
Averages 4.86â at $158, which is at or below typical pricing
Nature
The most common theme, featured in 79% of options
Eco-friendly & flexible
36% are eco-friendly, 55% offer free cancellation
33 Products
Come and join us on a trip to our favourite place on Lake Wanaka, Mou Waho Island.Where you can find an island, on a lake, on an island, on a lake, on an island on the sea! Mou Waho Island is a protected nature reserve and is home to many native New Zealand birds including the curious and flightless...
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Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk âą A âmust seeâ in Wanaka, take a 30 minute cruise to the remote, predator free Mou Waho Island, home to the rare and flightless Buff Weka (extinct on mainland NZ). âą Optional one hour return guided bush walk, taking you up to reveal the islandâs secret-...
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The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure Wanakaâs boat and 4Ă4 tour brings you the best of both worlds with views from the lake and land looking over remote islands and National Parks. From start to finish we are off the beaten path, no people, truly remote, truly stunning. The best place to enjoy ...
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Ride on possibly the best 1-day bike ride in New Zealand with our exclusive Hawea River Track adventure. We've crafted a unique experience by combining three different tracks, inventing a great ride that others now emulate. This leisurely exploration of Wanaka's scenic wonders offers stunning views ...
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Explore the world's highest waterfall cable climb on a guided adventure at Lake Wanaka. Climb 320 meters up cascading waterfalls, admire spectacular mountains, and cross unique suspension bridges.
âą This private photography tour provides a flexible itinerary. âą Your guide holds the public liability insurance, first aid certification and Passenger Service license, which allows to carry and transport clients and are the legal requirements for running this kind of business safely. All of this ...
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In other parts of the world, it may take several days to trek to places as beautiful as the Rob Roy Glacier, but we offer this experience in a World Heritage Area, in just one day! Our experienced local guides are with you from pick-up to drop-off, offering their knowledge of the area, it's history...
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The Wine tour with Maori Culture Wanaka is the only wine tour in Wanaka and Cromwell that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where you receive the authentic New Zealand experience. You will visit four boutique and more personalised Central Otago wineries in the Wanaka, Tarras and C...
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The MÄori WhakataĆ« is a welcome to New Zealand by the indigenous culture of NZ. The WhakataĆ« embraces key aspects of welcoming manuhiri/visitors to New Zealand and making sure you get an authentic connection to the people of this wonderful land and more specifically here in Wanaka and Queenstown. Th...
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Enjoy a cruise on the crystal clear waters of Lake Wanaka to the remote Mou Waho Island nature reserve. See some of Wanaka's most spectacular views and benefit from outstanding photo opportunities.