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New Zealand's 15 most popular wanaka & mount cook tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Wildwire Wānaka Level 2 via ferrata: cable waterfall climb with ladders and bridges, plus lunch. Small group, ~4 hours.
“It was an amazing experience and we had a great time. Naomi was great and patient with everyone in our group.”
25-minute Mt Cook helicopter with alpine landing in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, Tasman Valley views, glacier lake sights, $226 pp.
“Absolutely loved our flight today, the pilot was lovely and took us around the glaciers. Thank you!”
Small-group Christchurch day tour to Aoraki Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Pukaki, plus Fairlie Bakehouse and glacier walks, with lunch.
“Lovely day! It was raining but still the views were beautiful. Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable!”
Day trip from Christchurch to Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and the Tasman Glacier with small-group comfort, guided stops, and a moderate walk.
“Fabulous day. Inspiring scenery. Very informative guide giving lots of details and happy to answer any questions. Great snacks. Well run and organised with clear instructions.”
Wanaka bike and e-bike hire with return shuttle. Ride Wanaka–Hawea trails on grade 1–2 paths with helmet, lock, trunk bag.
“This had to be one of my favorite days during our two weeks on the South Island. The weather was spectacular and there is no better way to see Wanaka than on a bike. The trail was varied and easily done with our electric supported bikRead more”
1-hour Lake Wanaka happy hour cruise on a 17m catamaran with included wine/beer, cheese & crackers, and mountain views from the water.
“Lovely relaxing cruise - not at all expensive, and with every penny! First drink was complimentary and a really great atmosphere..super chilled out !! Highly recommended.”
Jet boat thrills on the Clutha River from Wanaka with small-group service, live commentary, 360 spins, and camera stops.
“Our guide was great and we had a blast with the spins and quick turns! Thanks for all the history of the river and the area - great fun!”
Water taxi to Mou Waho Island for a short, steep climb to a hidden lake-in-lake view, weka bird encounters, and a swim.
“Loved it! Great guide, Jamie, very scenic and Gough Mou Waho was fabulous. One of the most beautiful places! A must do whilst in Wanaka!”
45-minute Mount Cook combo flight: skiplane up, helicopter back, plus a glacier snow landing on Tasman Glacier.
“It was brilliant! The wind was picking up so was a bit hit and miss as to whether it would go ahead, but the team were great at keeping me informed (shoutout to Tina for being amazing and making sure I was able to get a slot!) Can’t recommend enough!”
Jet boat thrills on the Matukituki River plus a guided 50-minute walk in Mount Aspiring National Park from Wanaka, small group tour.
“We are touring the South Island of New Zealand and this was by far our favourite thing we’ve done. Ben was absolutely outstanding and really made the trip for us. I think this is a must do.”
Tandem skydive in Wanaka from 9,000–15,000 ft with freefall up to 200 kph, Southern Alps views, and optional photo-video.
“Best experience ever!!! Topped off everything else!!! I wanna give special thanks to my instructor Chris. He is the best! He was so professional and made me feel very relaxed. Also thanks to my camera man Vance! I absolutely loved the pictures and videos. All in all, highly highly recommend!”
Half-day tour from Queenstown to Arrowtown and Wanaka via Crown Range Road, with guided stops, free time, and a Cardrona drink.
“Great way to see the area. It was a bit wet but we still saw what wanted. Brian our guide, was great and very knowledgable.”
A 3-hour Mount Cook heli-hike: helicopter scenic flights over Aoraki/Mount Cook plus up to 2 hours walking Tasman Glacier.
“We had the most amazing time viewing the blue caves and heli hike on the glacier. Highly recommend.”
Ride 450cc ATVs through Cardrona Valley, see gold-rush sites, and get guided safety with small-group attention from Wanaka.
“Absolutely spectacular track! Super kind guide! We were out right at ease and it was our first time driving ATVs All in all a wonderful and thrilling experience we would definitely recommend doing!”
Soar over Aoraki, land on the Tasman Glacier, and hike 2 hours with crampons for an unforgettable Mount Cook heli adventure.
“Thankful for the pilot and guides who did their best to make a successful heli-hike. We were super blessed to have such perfect weather for it. Once in a lifetime experience and it was truly memorable for our honeymoon. Should definitely have this activity in your itinerary to add excitement to it!”
