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New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 8 most popular wanaka 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.
“The spectacular views, our amazing guide who balanced encouragement with support so beautifully, the adventure, and finding out we could do something we didn’t think we could. We signed up for level 2 (and I thought we would chicken out and go back after level 1), and we ended up doing all 3 levels. It…”
Wanaka bike and e-bike hire with return shuttle. Ride Wanaka–Hawea trails on grade 1–2 paths with helmet, lock, trunk bag.
“This was such a great experience even though it rained for half of the ride. The e-bikes were great and made for such a beautiful ride around the bay. Would 100% recommend, a great activity to do on your first day in Wānaka to get your bearings.”
1-hour Lake Wanaka happy hour cruise on a 17m catamaran with included wine/beer, cheese & crackers, and mountain views from the water.
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.
Intermediate small-group horseback trek near Wanaka in Central Otago, with gold-rush stories, river crossings, and a Cardrona Hotel drink.
“I had a lovely time on Stu! He had a personality and kept everyone in line. The trek is through mild hills with lovely scenery- sheep, deer (a baby was born during our trek!), cows, and lupins galore. Truly a beautiful and memorable experience. The horses were ready for the trots/canters in designated safer are”
Jet boat thrills on the Matukituki River plus a guided 50-minute walk in Mount Aspiring National Park from Wanaka, small group tour.
“This experience was fantastic. Ben the driver was very knowledgeable about the area, the weather & the mountains. The wilderness walk was fun & informative.”
Tandem skydive in Wanaka from 9,000–15,000 ft with freefall up to 200 kph, Southern Alps views, and optional photo-video.
