THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN
WANAKA
Wildwire Wanaka have three epic climbs up twin waterfalls near Treble Cone. Challenge yourself!
Cable climb up a waterfall
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Climb Roy's Peak
This six hour return hike offers the most incredible views over the lake. Take sunblock and water, there's no shade!
See the famous
WANAKA TREE
It's a short walk from the main township.
Take a scenic flight
Fly over the calm lake and snowy mountains with an epic helicopter or fixed wing flight.
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Enjoy a luxury cruise on the crystal clear waters of Lake Wanaka to the remote Mou Waho Island nature reserve.
Cruise over to Mou Waho Island
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Get your heart pumping
From skydives to jet boats to 4WD tours, there's loads to do in Wanaka for thrill seekers.
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Treble Cone and Cardrona are the closest mountains to Wanaka.
Hit the mountains
PUZZLING WORLD
For a family-friendly option or rainy day activity, head to Puzzling World to test your brain with games, puzzles and optical illusions. And enter the giant maze if you dare!
See the city by trike
Hit the road as a passenger of an epic three-wheeler and see a different side of Wanaka and its surrounds.
BUDGET
MID-RANGE
LUXURY
GLAMPING
Where to stay in Wanaka
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