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Lake Wanaka Cruises

From NZ$49 per adult

Discover the outstanding natural landscapes and natural history of Lake Wanaka, New Zealand aboard a 55 foot luxury catamaran with Lake Wanaka Cruises.

Treble Cone Ski Area Wanaka

NZ$149 per adult single day lift pass

Treble Cone is a fun mountain for enthusiasts. Large, long and challenging with Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps providing a stunning backdrop.

Skydive Wanaka

From NZ$369 per person

Welcome to Skydive Wanaka – New Zealand’s most spectacular, multi award winning, high altitude tandem Skydive.

If your passion is discovering nature, being knee deep in fresh powder, fishing that remote river or enjoying a special moment in the snow capped mountains, Alpine Helicopters can make it happen in comfort and style.

Wanaka Activities

Choose from a range of top Wanaka activities. Wanaka is an alpine paradise boasting countless outdoor sports. In addition, Wanaka’s two ski fields–Cardrona and Treble Cone–are among the best in the country.

Located just an hour’s drive from Queenstown, Wanaka is a smaller, more laid-back version of New Zealand’s adventure capital. Set beside the clear waters of Lake Wanaka, surrounded by mountains, Wanaka offers a mix of stunning views and adventure.

Summer Activities

In summer, visitors flock to Wanaka to enjoy hiking, boat cruises, and adrenaline sports such as skydiving.

For more details on hiking in Wanaka, read our guide to beautiful hiking experiences on the South Island.

In addition, local attractions such as Puzzling World and the Lavender Farm delight visitors of all ages.

Winter Activities

In winter, most travellers visit Wanaka to ski.

Cardrona Alpine Resort beckons families and less experienced skiers with excellent lesson offerings and wide-open beginner and intermediate terrain. Meanwhile, Treble Cone offers long, challenging runs and exciting off-piste terrain.

Finally, the town itself delights visitors with a bustling après-ski scene.

Plan your visit to Wanaka

In addition to booking activities, we can arrange your Wanaka accommodation. Furthermore, we specialise in planning and booking self-drive holidays throughout New Zealand. In other words, we can bundle together your accommodation, transportation, and activities in a convenient package deal.

Choose from our top itineraries including a stay in Wanaka:

Or, if you wish, we can design a tailor made itinerary to match your interests. Just let us know what you want from your holiday and we will make it happen.