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The natural scenery and mix of unique places to explore are what make the attractions in Wanaka stand out.
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Express Wine Tour and Māori Culture Wānaka
The only Māori culture and history immersive in Queenstown and Wānaka on a wine tour.
from NZ $175.00
2 hours 28 mins
from NZ $290.00
12 Hours 
Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka
The stunning Lake Matheson - a photographers dream!
from NZ $290.00
12 Hours 
Puzzling World COMBO admission
Challenge yourself, family and friends to a race around The Great Maze.
from NZ $32.50
Glaciers
from NZ $749
4 hours 
Heli Siberia Max
Embark on an epic 25-minute helicopter flight into the impressive Mount Aspiring National Park
from NZ $925.00
5 Hours 
from NZ $420.00
9 Hours 
from NZ $390.00
8 hours Islands
from NZ $695.00
4 Hours 
from NZ $388.00
20 mins
from NZ $395.00
8 hours 
from NZ $35.00
1 Hours 
from NZ $70.00
1 Hours 
from NZ $295.00
3 Hours 30 Mins 
from NZ $235.00
1 Hours Lakes
Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka
The stunning Lake Matheson - a photographers dream!
from NZ $290.00
12 Hours 
from NZ $89.00
2 hours
from NZ $295.00
3 Hours 30 Mins 
Dingleburn Discovery
Thrilling backroad blasted by hand into a shear rock face 60m above Lake Hawea
from NZ $279
5 hours
from NZ $388.00
20 mins
from NZ $139.00
1 Hours 
Happy Hour Cruise
Take a luxury catamaran cruise amid the outstanding natural beauty of Lake Wanaka
from NZ $69.00
1 hour
from NZ $70.00
1 Hours 
from NZ $30
1 hours
from NZ $420.00
9 Hours 
Wild Hills Off Road Safari
Get behind the scenes of a genuine New Zealand High Country farm – West Wanaka Station
from NZ $260.00
4 hours 30 mins
Heli Siberia Max
Embark on an epic 25-minute helicopter flight into the impressive Mount Aspiring National Park
from NZ $925.00
5 Hours
from NZ $290.00
12 Hours
from NZ $235.00
1 Hours
from NZ $749
4 hours Maori Culture
Express Wine Tour and Māori Culture Wānaka
The only Māori culture and history immersive in Queenstown and Wānaka on a wine tour.
from NZ $175.00
2 hours 28 minsMountain Adventures in New Zealand
from NZ $395.00
8 hours 
from NZ $590
4 hours 
from NZ $389.00
5 Hours
from NZ $420.00
9 Hours 
Tandem Paragliding - All Year Round - Treble ...
Stunning views of Mt Aspiring and the Southern Alps
from NZ $329.00
1 hours
Heli Siberia Max
Embark on an epic 25-minute helicopter flight into the impressive Mount Aspiring National Park
from NZ $925.00
5 Hours
from NZ $390.00
8 hours 
Lord of the Rungs Waterfall Climb - Level 1
Climb 150m (500ft) vertical alongside cascading waterfalls
from NZ $205.00
3 Hours National Parks
Heli Max Jet Combo
Embark on an epic 25-minute helicopter flight into the impressive Mount Aspiring National Park
from NZ $925.00
2 Hours
from NZ $395.00
8 hours
from NZ $388.00
20 mins
Heli Siberia Max
Embark on an epic 25-minute helicopter flight into the impressive Mount Aspiring National Park
from NZ $925.00
5 Hours
from NZ $695.00
4 Hours
from NZ $420.00
9 Hours 
Heli Jet Combo
Cruise over the tops of the Southern Alps to land in the remote Siberia Valley
from NZ $695.00
1 Hours
from NZ $390.00
8 hours
from NZ $590
4 hours Tourist Information About Wanaka
The natural scenery and mix of unique places to explore are what make the attractions in Wanaka stand out. Mou Waho Island is a protected reserve reached by boat, with a small lake on top of the island and native birdlife like the flightless Weka. At the top, visitors get panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Lake Wanaka.
One of the region’s most well-known landmarks is #ThatWanakaTree, growing from the lake’s edge and often photographed during sunrise and sunset. For a quiet walk, the lakeside trails and nearby Blue Pools offer calm scenery and clear water. Mt Iron provides great views after a short uphill loop walk just outside town.
The Wanaka Lavender Farm is another relaxing place to visit. It features gardens, animals, and seasonal lavender fields. Families enjoy the calm setting and homemade ice cream. The local farmers' market, held weekly, has fresh produce and handmade goods.
Mount Aspiring National Park borders the town and has walking tracks through forest, waterfalls, and alpine views. These include Roy’s Peak and the Rob Roy Glacier Track. With a wide range of scenic and accessible sights, Wanaka’s attractions suit all kinds of travellers.
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