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Mount Aspiring

Welcome to Mount Aspiring, New Zealand's majestic gem! Standing tall at 3,033 meters, this enchanting peak boasts incredible views, thrilling hikes, and epic photo ops. Lace up your boots for the breathtaking trails, or simply soak in the beauty of the Southern Alps. With diverse flora and fauna, every visit feels like a postcard moment—nature’s ultimate playground!

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Outdoor4.8/5

Roys Peak

Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Wānaka, Roys Peak is a hiker’s paradise! This epic 16-kilometer trek rewards your effort with jaw-dropping views of shimmering lakes and majestic mountains. Keep your camera handy; the Instagram-worthy moments are endless! Lace up your boots and get ready to conquer New Zealand's scenic playground—adventure awaits! 🥾🌄📸

Outdoor4.8/5

Rob Roy Glacier Track

The Rob Roy Glacier Track offers breathtaking views of stunning waterfalls and dramatic ice formations, making it a must-visit for adventurers seeking a slice of New Zealand's mesmerizing natural beauty in the Otago Region.

Landmark5/5

Cascade Saddle

Nestled in the stunning Otago Region, Cascade Saddle offers breathtaking views of pristine alpine landscapes and shimmering lakes, making it an iconic destination for hikers seeking adventure and unparalleled natural beauty.

Outdoor4.6/5

Diamond Lake

Landmark4.9/5

Rocky Mountain Lake Wānaka viewpoint

Get ready to have your breath taken away at the Rocky Mountain Lake Wanaka viewpoint! Located on West Wanaka Road in Glendhu Bay, New Zealand, this spot offers stunning views of Lake Wanaka and the surrounding snow-capped mountains. Don't forget your camera - this is a picture-perfect moment waiting to happen!

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Treble Cone Ski Area

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Raspberry Flat Carpark

Outdoor5/5

Matukituki River

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Wilkin River

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Rees - Dart Saddle

Landmark5/5

Wildwire Wānaka

Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Wanaka, Wildwire Wanaka offers an exhilarating canyoning adventure on Twin Falls, featuring breathtaking views and an unforgettable experience that combines nature's beauty with adrenaline-pumping activities.

Landmark4.9/5

Wanaka Paragliding

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Aspiring Helicopters

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Wānaka from above with Aspiring Helicopters, where stunning alpine views and thrilling aerial adventures create unforgettable memories in New Zealand's picturesque landscape.

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Big Creek Waterfall

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Wanaka River Journeys

Stays

Stay4.8/5

Lakeside Apartments

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Wanaka Cottage

Nestled in the picturesque Wānaka, Wanaka Cottage offers a serene retreat with stunning lake views and charming gardens, perfect for relaxing and experiencing the beauty of New Zealand's outdoor paradise.

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Marina Terrace

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Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments, Lodge & Hotel

Discover the charm of Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments, Lodge & Hotel in Albert Town, where modern comfort meets stunning natural beauty, making it an ideal retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and relaxation seekers alike.

Stay4.05/5

Mantells Luxury Lodge Wanaka

Stay4.05/5

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Glendhu Bay

Stay4/5

Ride Base Wanaka Apartments

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Mt Aspiring Holiday Park

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Lake Hawea Station

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Mahu Whenua Private Luxury Villa

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Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

• This private photography tour provides a flexible itinerary. • 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 provides confidence and peace of mind to the clients that this local business offers only the high quality, safe and enjoyable experiences.

$312.69

5/5

9 h

Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk

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, flaura & fauna. The day begins with a scenic drive around Lake Wanaka into the Matukituki Valley. After driving through several fords, we arrive at Raspberry Hut. From here, this guided hike begins along the banks of the Matukituki River. We enter Mt Aspiring National Park via a swing bridge, crossing the river. The walk steadily climbs through New Zealand Beech Rainforest with a wide variety of flaura & fauna. After walking for 2.5 hours, the forest drops away and we enter open ground. Here the beauty of Rob Roy Glacier unfolds. Take time to relax and enjoy one of the best views Mother Nature offers, whilst enjoying a gourmet packed lunch!

$252.56

5/5

7 h

Wanaka Private Tour from Queenstown Scenic Drive and Lakeside

Enjoy a real Dor-to-dor private Panoramic Tour, fully flexible! Designed for travellers who want comfort, scenery, and personalised exploration. This curated day trip showcases historic gold‑rush towns, alpine roads, peaceful lakesides, and local favourites in Arrowtown, Cardrona, Cromwell, and Wanaka. Every season offers its own beauty. Travel at your pace, choose the stops you love, and enjoy the freedom of a custom itinerary. -Private 7‑hour tour tailored to your interests -Visit Arrowtown, Crown Range, Wanaka, Lake Dunstan, and more -Optional scenic walks,artisan food, wine, and even an Optional real fruit ice cream -Panoramic and Spacious vehicles for a smooth and comfortable ride -Friendly local guides with genuine local insight -Fully flexible itinerary — add, skip, or extend stops anytime Ideal for couples, families, small groups, and solo travellers Breathtaking views, rich history, and complete flexibility — a refined way to experience Wanaka and the Central Otago region.

$396.28

5/5

30 mins

Wedding Māori Welcome

If you are looking to include New Zealand Māori culture and a Welcome to Wānaka/Queenstown and to your special day this Māori welcome is a unique and special memory to include in your wedding day. Because it is personalised we can discuss what best suits your needs, from experience it is ideally suited prior to the Bride, Groom and Wedding party entering the reception, or at a gathering with all guests and family prior to the wedding day itself. The Bridge and Groom get a bone carving and the guests and wedding party get an experience they will remember in your wedding forever.

$154.19

5/5

3 h

Kayak Rental Adventure - The Mission

Self-guided kayak trip with one-way transport—explore Lake Wānaka's shoreline on your own with gear, tips, and a custom route provided. Know what you’re doing and just need the gear? Explore Lake Wanaka on this self-guided kayaking activity! We’ll get you and the gear out to where you start and your Mission is to paddle it all back! Head off with your buddy, partner or group of friends and enjoy a morning of paddling on Lake Wanaka. We’ll arm you with a kayak, safety equipment and a map, get you out on the lake and your mission is to paddle back to Wanaka Township. Paddle the shoreline, explore islands, jump off jetties, or stop for a picnic - it’s your adventure, your way.

$89.60

5/5

Wanaka High Country Walk

This is the Wānaka most locals have never seen. We take you well off the beaten track exploring private backroads high into the mountains of West Wānaka Station. The perfect mix of wide open walking trails, alpine meadows, jaw-dropping scenery, and high country farming life. You’ll love helping out and learning about our predator control conservation project along the way too. A relaxed picnic lunch awaits atop Lookout Hill. Don’t feel up to walking all day? No problem, we provide 4WD support so jump in any time and enjoy the view and friendly banter with your guide. A safe, fun and active day of classic kiwi adventure the whole family can enjoy together.

$297.66

5/5

Wanaka Breweries E-Bike Tour

Join us for an exhilarating craft beer adventure, exploring Wanaka's top-notch breweries with delectable food pairings on our self-guided e-Bike tours. Immerse yourself in a safe, personalised, and enjoyable journey, giving you the freedom to uncover Wanaka's vibrant craft beer scene and culinary delights at your own pace. Embark on our specialized Hawea River Track adventure, a gem among Wanaka bike trails. This unique tour spans Wanaka's natural wonders, from the serene Lake Hawea John's Creek Trail to the thrilling Hawea River Track and Outlet track. As the only locally owned company offering the full Lake Hawea to Wanaka bike ride, we've ingeniously combined three tracks to craft the ultimate 1-day craft beer tour in New Zealand. Why settle for a standard bike rental and a big brand beer label when you can enjoy a craft beer exploration along the picturesque Lake Hawea to Wanaka bike trail?

$147.33

5/5

Queenstown Day Tour (Arowtown, shotover, lake wakatipu)

Explore the best of Queenstown in a comprehensive 5-7-hour tour that blends adventure, history, and stunning scenery. Begin your day with a pick-up in Queenstown before heading to the historic gold-mining town of Arrowtown. Experience the adrenaline rush of the Shotover Jet ride through breathtaking canyons, then unwind at the tranquil Lake Hayes. Savor world-class wines in the Gibbston Valley and witness the birthplace of bungy jumping at Kawarau Gorge. End your day in vibrant Queenstown . - Full-day tour covering Queenstown's top attractions - Enjoy thrilling activities like the Shotover Jet and bungy jumping - Relax at Lake Hayes and explore the historic Arrowtown - Experience wine tasting in the renowned Gibbston Valley

$300.07

5/5

30 mins

Wanaka Helicopters Wānaka Experience

Take in the stunning vistas of Lake Wānaka and its surroundings from the sky. Beginning at Wānaka Airport, enjoy a thrilling helicopter ride that soars above the shimmering waters and rugged ridgelines of Roy Peak, culminating in an alpine landing at an impressive 1,200 meters on Mt Alpha. Here, you can step out and soak in 360-degree views that encompass the majestic Southern Alps and the expansive lake below. This scenic flight, available year-round, offers breathtaking perspectives, whether under summer's golden light or winter's crisp snow. A perfect choice for families and travellers looking to experience the beauty of New Zealand's South Island in a short time.

$228.51

5/5

1 h

Wānaka Aspiring Snow Special with Glacier Snow Landing

Embark on the Aspiring Snow Special, a one-hour helicopter adventure into New Zealand’s most remote and spectacular alpine landscapes. This unforgettable experience features a stunning glacier or snow landing in the heart of the Southern Alps, followed by a scenic local landing near the shores of Lake Wānaka. Soar above rugged mountain peaks, thundering waterfalls, sheer rock faces, and pristine alpine terrain, with lush native forests providing a striking contrast to the dramatic high-country scenery. Touch down on an alpine glacier or snowfield and step into a world of untouched wilderness before concluding your journey with a breathtaking second landing overlooking Lake Wānaka. Available year-round, the Aspiring Snow Special is a truly memorable experience and a standout highlight of any Wānaka holiday - offering remarkable views, rare access to remote landscapes, and moments you’ll never forget.

$523.16

5/5

Queenstown More Than A Wine Tour

Our Queenstown More Than A Wine Tour is not so much about swirling, sniffing and chatting about gooseberries, oak and tannins. It’s more an opportunity to soak up some extraordinary scenery and discover the amazing flavours of Central Otago. We love to showcase our wine and local cheese/food. If the Mountain is more for you, think champagne in the snow! Afterwards enjoy the Cardrona Distillery and Hotel for some mulled Wine and marshmallows. This tour is for anyone wanting some private time, romantic and special or thrill seeking time. Wine, whiskey, beer, gin, food, mountain biking, snowboarding/skiing, hiking. This is your day so the itinerary is set precisely to blow away your expectations. Others say "this was hands down one of the best days of our lives" "We cant wait to come back and do this again with friends" "Every moment was spectacular" "We loved every second" "We loved our guide, she looked after all our needs and requirements, she made the day so special" "We will be back"

$841.87

5/5

ebike tour lake Hawea river track to Wanaka

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 along the gentle riverside track, showcasing the Upper Clutha's natural beauty. Join us for a pickup at 9 am, 11 am, or 2 pm from your accommodation. A 15-minute drive takes you to the wild and beautiful Lake Hawea, where you'll cruise along the Hawea River Track on an easy 30 km ride back to Wanaka town. A year-round delight, this classic Wanaka ride includes a strategic stop at Wanaka's best bakery for coffee and pastries. Once back in Wanaka town, just let us know, and we'll ensure you get a safe ride home. Experience the pinnacle of New Zealand's biking adventures, combining innovation and breathtaking landscapes for a day to remember

$129.29

5/5

4 h

Wanaka 4x4 Explorer The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure

The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure Wanaka’s boat and 4×4 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 the views and your gourmet picnic! The 4 hour tour departs from the Wanaka Marina and includes a 20 minutes boat ride to and from the base of Mt. Burke where you and your guide board our 4x4.

$197.84

5/5

3 h 30 mins

Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk

Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk • A “must see” 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). • Optional one hour return guided bush walk, taking you up to reveal the island’s secret- a lake on top of the island! • Morning (or afternoon) tea supplied, overlooking both lakes. • Plant a native tree on the island as part of this unique eco-experience! • Departures 9.00am and 1.30pm, allow 4 hours.

$171.38

5/5

6 h

Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka

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 Cromwell area with approximately 18-22 wine tastings and food. This is the only wine tour in Central Otago that offers both the wine experience with the Māori culture footprint. Don't delay, BOOK NOW. There is a minimum of 2 required per tour, if minimum numbers are not met you will be offered another day or time or complete refund.

$185.81

4.9/5

Māori Whakatau Welcome

The Māori Whakataū is a welcome to New Zealand by the indigenous culture of NZ. The Whakataū 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. The scenery is one small part of what makes this country so great, to truely connect with any country you must also connect with the people that make the country what it is. Welcome to the world of WanaHaka® in Wanaka and Queenstown. There is a minimum of 4 required per Whakataū if minimum numbers are not met you will be offered another day or time or complete refund.

$60.13

4.9/5

3 h 15 mins

Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

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 Weka. A short walk takes you to the top of the island where you will be exposed to breathtaking panoramic views of the Arethusa pool, Lake Wanaka and its surrounding peaks. Our water taxi leaves Wanaka Marina twice-daily travelling 15km up Lake Wanaka, passing Mou Tapu Island and the steep cliff of fisherman's cove to Mou Waho Island. Your friendly and knowledgeable skipper will inform you of the fascinating geology of the alps and the glaciers that created the lake as you travel along its sparkling waters. Trip includes a 1.5+ hour freedom walk on the island. This part of the tour is non guided so that you can explore the island at your own pace.

$83.59

4.9/5

3 h

Mou Waho Island Cruise & Self-Guided Nature Walk

Enjoy a comfortable cruise on our 28 seat super taxi Moutimu and a knowledgeable Kiwi skipper to answer your questions along the way. Cruise through outstanding mountain scenery to the remote Mou Waho Island nature reserve. We are contracted to the Department of Conservation and every guest contributes to funding the conservation work on Mou Waho Island ensuring that it is a predator-free conservation area for our unique native birds and other fauna. Here you can see first-hand results of conservation efforts including the rare flightless Buff Weka (extinct on the mainland since 1920), the Mountain Stone Weta and many other native birds. A two hour self-guided nature walk is included and this will take you up to the natural glacial lake right on top of the island and magnificent mountain and lake scenery in every direction. This is rated as one of the top activities by visitors to Wanaka and rated among the best Wanaka walks and hikes.

$81.18

4.9/5

3 h

Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

Cruise to unique Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk to the natural glacial lake on top of the island . Once aboard our fast lake cruiser, guests can relax in comfort and enjoy a 30 minute cruise among spectacular mountain scenery with commentary on local history, geology and culture. On the island you will have 2 hours ashore for a guided walk. Learn about the island and its unique bird-life from our knowledgeable guides as you hike to the summit enjoying outstanding photo opportunities. Mou Waho Island is a predator-free Department of Conservation nature reserve with a natural glacial formed lake at its summit. Here you can see first-hand results of conservation efforts including the rare flightless Buff Weka (extinct on the mainland since 1920), the Mountain Stone Weta and many other native birds. Please note that the walk goes up 150 m vertically over 1 km.

$107.64

4.8/5

4 h 30 mins

Wanaka Wine Tours - Boutique Tour

Explore the remarkable vineyards and stunning scenery throughout Central Otago and Wanaka. You will taste gorgeous award winning wines from the little gems that are quietly making a big name for themselves while meeting some of the numerous characters that produce these wines. You will be able to chat with the vineyard owners and wine makers. Your wine tour includes tastings at 4 vineyards, a gourmet mid-afternoon platter, and a knowledgeable friendly guide. This tour is for everyone whether you are a complete wine novice, or a dedicated wine connoisseur.