The 15 Wanaka Tours to Lock In Early

Wildwire Wanaka- Level 2 (4 Hours) - Starting near Twin Falls on Mount Aspiring Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $232Our pick

Review of Wildwire Wanaka Level 2, a four-hour waterfall climb with ladders, bridges, mountain views, lunch, and expert safety support.

“It was the most challenging outdoor activity I’ve ever done in my life. It was super fun and rewarding experience. Our guide, Jasper was great making sure to keep me safe! I highly recommend this activity if you are not afraid of height and physically fit! My husband also had a blast time!”

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Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

2.Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · from $80

Ride from Lake Hawea to Wanaka by bike or e-bike, with mountain views, river trails, a return shuttle, and a bakery stop in Albert Town.

“Great trail operated by true professional. Bikes were top quality and the trail was easy to follow and explained well. Views were only accessible by trail and well worth the time spent.”

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Lake Wanaka Happy Hour Cruise

3.Lake Wanaka Happy Hour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 313 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

Sip New Zealand wine, eat cheese, and cruise Lake Wanaka's mountain-framed waters aboard a friendly catamaran for one relaxing hour.

“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”

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Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

4.Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $98

Ride the Clutha River from Wanaka on a small-group jet boat tour with 360 spins, mountain views, gold-mining stories, and photo stops.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our Jetboat experience , lots of 360s and cruising around on the river along with commentary from Pat. Much longer than other tours offer and is nice being in a small group also. Highly recommend!”

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Wanaka: Water Taxi & Mou Waho Island Tour

5.Water Taxi & Mou Waho Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 299 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Explore Mou Waho Island by water taxi, hike to its secret lake, meet cheeky wekas, and swim beneath Wanaka's mountain views.

“Such a beautiful setting and an interesting guide who gave us lots of information as we went along. A stunning trip to the island and a very cold swim in Lake Wanaka’s clear clear water”

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Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+)

6.Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · from $433

Ride Cardrona’s high-country trails, cross rivers, hear gold-rush stories, and stop for a drink at the historic Cardrona Hotel.

“Guide was excellent and made sure we had the appropriate horse for our level of experience! The route we rode on was lovely and had good views of the Cadrona Valley!”

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Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

7.Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · from $215

Review of Wanaka’s jet boat and wilderness walk, with Matukituki River thrills, Mount Aspiring scenery, practical tips, price, and value.

“Fabulous tour! Had a blast on the jet boat and walk. Loved the Captain - very interactive. Highly recommended tour!”

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Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience

8.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 3 hours · from $214

Review of Wanaka tandem skydiving from 9,000 to 15,000 feet, with Southern Alps views, practical tips, pricing, safety, and FAQs.

“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!”

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Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

9.Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $86

Review of Wanaka Water Taxi’s Mou Waho Island tour, with boat views, native wildlife, steep hikes, pricing, tips, and practical advice.

“Water taxi on the lake was a wonderful experience. Seeing the pool lake up Muo Waho Island was spectacular. The taxi pilot provided great information during the tour”

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Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure – Clutha River

10.Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure – Clutha River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $83

Review of Lakeland Wanaka’s Clutha River jet boat ride, with mountain views, Hamilton Spins, practical tips, pricing, weather advice, and booking details.

“Very fun experience!!! Max was a great guide/driver and we had a lot of fun during the jet boat experience on the river!!”

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Wānaka And Hāwea: Trail Ride on Bike or E-Bike

11.Wānaka And Hāwea: Trail Ride on Bike or E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $80

Review of Wānaka’s scenic 30km Hāwea to Wānaka bike trail, with e-bike advice, route details, costs, stops, challenges, and booking tips.

“Having booked regular mountain bikes as that is what we were used to occasionally we wished we had booked an e bike as at times the terrain was fairly steep. Albert town was a great half way stop with a patisserie offering tasty pies and cakes. The views along the way were stunning with mountain backdrop over crystal clear blue lakes. We did get lost along the way, a bit more signage would have been helpful but all in all a fabulous day out”

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