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Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

Fly further and see more when you fly with us from Wanaka. Fly to Milford Sound through two of New Zealand’s most picturesque national parks. …More

4.9 (77)

Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

Fly further and see more when you fly with us from Wanaka. Fly to Milford Sound through two of New Zealand’s most picturesque national parks....

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (77)
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$455
Stevensons Island Cruise and Nature Walk

Enjoy a 2 hour small group cruise and nature walk to Stevensons island. Once aboard the luxury catamaran, guests will relax in comfort and enjoy …More

4.7 (65)

Stevensons Island Cruise and Nature Walk

Enjoy a 2 hour small group cruise and nature walk to Stevensons island. Once aboard the luxury catamaran, guests will relax in comfort and enjoy...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (65)
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$52
Skydive Wanaka with optional Queenstown Transfers

Enjoy a 20-minute scenic ride to altitude on this 3-hour sky diving adventure from Wanaka. Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and soar over the …More

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4.7 (95)

Skydive Wanaka with optional Queenstown Transfers

Enjoy a 20-minute scenic ride to altitude on this 3-hour sky diving adventure from Wanaka. Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and soar over the...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (95)
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$219
Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

Lets us take you on amazing Jet boat ride down the Mighty Clutha river. Amazing world renowned scenery , snow capped mountains and the famous …More

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Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

Lets us take you on amazing Jet boat ride down the Mighty Clutha river. Amazing world renowned scenery , snow capped mountains and the famous...

1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (327)
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$92
Wildwire Wanaka- Level 2 (4 Hours)

Living a rich life is about experiences, not stuff – our spectacular backyard is full of adventure and we want to share it with you. …More

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5.0 (480)

Wildwire Wanaka- Level 2 (4 Hours)

Living a rich life is about experiences, not stuff – our spectacular backyard is full of adventure and we want to share it with you....

4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (480)
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$224
Lakeland Jet Ski Adventure Tour - Lake Wanaka

Enjoy a jet ski tour exploring all the stunning bays, islands and alpine scenery showcasing the beauty Lake Wanaka has to offer from a different …More

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5.0 (99)

Lakeland Jet Ski Adventure Tour - Lake Wanaka

Enjoy a jet ski tour exploring all the stunning bays, islands and alpine scenery showcasing the beauty Lake Wanaka has to offer from a different...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (99)
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$136
Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk

Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk • A “must see” in Wanaka, take a 30 minute cruise to the remote, predator free Mou …More

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Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk

Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk • A “must see” in Wanaka, take a 30 minute cruise to the remote, predator free Mou...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (181)
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$165
Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure - Clutha River

Experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activities in some of the world greatest scenery. Picture yourself skimming across shallow water, over sand bars, …More

4.9 (234)

Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure - Clutha River

Experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activities in some of the world greatest scenery. Picture yourself skimming across shallow water, over sand bars,...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (234)
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$78
Mt Aspiring Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk - Small-Group, Wanaka

We're the only jet boat company that takes you to the very base of Mount Aspiring and its surrounding glaciers, deep into the Matukituki wilderness …More

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Mt Aspiring Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk - Small-Group, Wanaka

We're the only jet boat company that takes you to the very base of Mount Aspiring and its surrounding glaciers, deep into the Matukituki wilderness...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (266)
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$207
Wildwire Wanaka- Level 1 (2 Hours)

Living a rich life is about experiences, not stuff – our spectacular backyard is full of adventure and we want to share it with you. …More

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5.0 (122)

Wildwire Wanaka- Level 1 (2 Hours)

Living a rich life is about experiences, not stuff – our spectacular backyard is full of adventure and we want to share it with you....

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (122)
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$118
Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+)

Saddle up on this very unique horse trekking experience, just 20 minutes from Wanaka. The half-day High Country Pub horse trek takes you up into …More

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

Saddle up on this very unique horse trekking experience, just 20 minutes from Wanaka. The half-day High Country Pub horse trek takes you up into...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (267)
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$405
Wanaka 4x4 Explorer The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure

The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure Wanaka’s boat and 4×4 tour brings you the best of both worlds with views from the lake and land …More

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Wanaka 4x4 Explorer The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure

The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure Wanaka’s boat and 4×4 tour brings you the best of both worlds with views from the lake and land...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$190
Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

The original since 1975 and still the best! Four hours of unique New Zealand wilderness adventure in the vast Mount Aspiring National Park. Experience a true …More

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Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

The original since 1975 and still the best! Four hours of unique New Zealand wilderness adventure in the vast Mount Aspiring National Park. Experience a true...

4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$363
Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

Cruise to unique Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk to the natural glacial lake on top of the island . Once aboard our …More

4.9 (76)

Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

Cruise to unique Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk to the natural glacial lake on top of the island . Once aboard our...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (76)
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$103
Wild Hills Off Road Safari

Explore by 4WD the private backroads of West Wanaka Station an iconic alpine mountain farm high in the mountains surrounding Lake Wanaka. Pass herds of …More

5.0 (86)

Wild Hills Off Road Safari

Explore by 4WD the private backroads of West Wanaka Station an iconic alpine mountain farm high in the mountains surrounding Lake Wanaka. Pass herds of...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$211
Lake Wānaka Small-Group Trout & Salmon Fishing – 3 Hours

Catch a Fish is a small-group, owner-operated fishing experience with a maximum of just six guests, giving everyone plenty of personal attention and the chance …More

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Lake Wānaka Small-Group Trout & Salmon Fishing – 3 Hours

Catch a Fish is a small-group, owner-operated fishing experience with a maximum of just six guests, giving everyone plenty of personal attention and the chance...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$243
Wildwire Wanaka- Climb & Canyon (4-5 Hours)

Immerse yourself in the environment and truly connect with nature Learn climbing and canyoning in one tour Enjoy stunning mountain and lake views. Get up …More

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Wildwire Wanaka- Climb & Canyon (4-5 Hours)

Immerse yourself in the environment and truly connect with nature Learn climbing and canyoning in one tour Enjoy stunning mountain and lake views. Get up...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$217
Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk

In other parts of the world, it may take several days to trek to places as beautiful as the Rob Roy Glacier, but we offer …More

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5.0 (13)

Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk

In other parts of the world, it may take several days to trek to places as beautiful as the Rob Roy Glacier, but we offer...

9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$242
Lake Hāwea Small-Group Trout & Salmon Fishing – 6 Hours

Our six-hour shared charter gives you the time to experience more of Lake Hāwea, not simply spend longer fishing. With a maximum of six guests, …More

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5.0 (2)

Lake Hāwea Small-Group Trout & Salmon Fishing – 6 Hours

Our six-hour shared charter gives you the time to experience more of Lake Hāwea, not simply spend longer fishing. With a maximum of six guests,...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$449
Lake Hāwea Small-Group Trout & Salmon Fishing – 3 Hours

Catch a Fish is a small-group, owner-operated fishing experience with a maximum of just six guests, giving everyone plenty of personal attention and the chance …More

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Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (4)

Lake Hāwea Small-Group Trout & Salmon Fishing – 3 Hours

Catch a Fish is a small-group, owner-operated fishing experience with a maximum of just six guests, giving everyone plenty of personal attention and the chance...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
from
$243

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Good trip and excellent guide
New York City
Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure – Clutha River
Explore55720043418, Sep 2026
Good trip and excellent guide
Our guide, Ben was great! We had a good tour
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Fun ride
New York City
Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure – Clutha River
Go10403657646, Sep 2026
Fun ride
Our guide Ben was fantastic and we had a fun ride with him.
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Wanaka Skydive
New York City
Skydive Wanaka with optional Queenstown Transfers
Departure12559719517, Sep 2026
Wanaka Skydive
Best experience of my life! Will definitely be doing it again - Rory was the coolest professional to do the jump with.
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Wanaka skydive- review
New York City
Skydive Wanaka with optional Queenstown Transfers
WENZHE_L, Sep 2026
Wanaka skydive- review
It was superb and amazing. Thanks to my tandem buddy aaron, i was able to skydive safely. Amazing view when diving down. It was my first dive. At first, it was scary when we accelerated down to earth. But, after reaching terminal velocity, i am no longer scared and just felt like flying in the air. I saw the three lakes, mt aspiring, mt cook, mountain ranges and so on. It was really exhilirating, thrilled, and extreme joy. Thanks to wanaka skydive for the wonderful experience.
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Andy and Joe
New York City
Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka
Safari05956478923, Sep 2026
Andy and Joe
A warm welcome followed by an excellent jet boat trip along the river with Pat at the wheel. He stopped to give very interesting historical facts along the way. A fantastic hour on the water well worth it.
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Don’t Miss the Top Lookout! 🏔️
New York City
Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk
Mealzza, Sep 2026
Don’t Miss the Top Lookout! 🏔️
Absolutely loved the Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk! This was such a beautiful and unique experience and definitely one of the highlights of our time in Wanaka.We chose to do the walk self-guided on the way up, which gave us plenty of time to explore at our own pace, and then joined the group for the walk back down. Our guide/skipper was fantastic — very friendly, knowledgeable and easy-going, and really added to the experience.The island is absolutely beautiful, and the scenery throughout the walk is simply magic. You absolutely must make it to the top lookout! The views are incredible and are 100% worth the walk up. Seeing the alpine lake surrounded by mountains is something we won’t forget.The cruise across to the island was also fantastic, with stunning scenery the whole way. It was the perfect combination of nature, wildlife, beautiful views and a little adventure.Such a memorable experience and definitely something we would recommend to anyone visiting Wanaka! 🌿🏔️🚤
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Must do! Wanaka River Journeys
New York City
Mt Aspiring Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk – Small-Group, Wanaka
W4257KWkyliep, Sep 2026
Must do! Wanaka River Journeys
Local guide who knew heaps about the area and environment. It was relaxed, informative and enjoyable. We loved the mix of fast jet ride alongside the forest walk.
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Unbelievably awesome river running fun
New York City
Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka
R8941WTjenp, Sep 2026
Unbelievably awesome river running fun
Fabulous experience from start to finish with great communication from the hosts because it was a bit touch and go with the weather. Luckily the sun came out and it went ahead as planned. Our host gave us a wonderful wild ride I can only compare to surfing! He also stopped at various places and told us about the history of the river, geographical landmarks, gold mining and the vegetation and wildlife. So in addition to it being an awesome wild ride (hold on hard), it was educational as well. It wasn't too short or too long but just right. Highly recommend!
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Wide-eyed Wonder
New York City
Wildwire Wanaka- Level 2 (4 Hours)
bridgetbA3274AZ, Aug 2026
Wide-eyed Wonder
No matter if I develop dementia or suffer a stroke I am certain I shall never forget this platinum plus experience. Indeed wild. Utterly wicked. One for the Wonder Wall .
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Fantastic!
New York City
Mt Aspiring Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk – Small-Group, Wanaka
ariel48, Aug 2026
Fantastic!
Absolutely brilliant trip, one of the best we had in NZ. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
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Thoroughly Enjoyable!
New York City
Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk
Ffigwit, Aug 2026
Thoroughly Enjoyable!
We had a rather bouncy ride over to the island (there was quite a stiff breeze which made the lake a tad choppy). However, the sun was shining and our excellent guide led us on a lovely walk to the summit, pointing out things of interest en route. We were then provided with a welcome cup of tea and a biscuit. The island is being replanted with native trees and, on the way down, we helped plant a sapling, which was a really nice touch. Definitely recommend this trip.
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Beautiful views via ferrata
New York City
Wildwire Wanaka- Level 2 (4 Hours)
NarurebyH, Aug 2026
Beautiful views via ferrata
Incredible experience on this level 2 via ferrata tour. Some parts were a little challenging but it was worth it for the experience and the views. Climbing up beside a waterfall with mountain views is just out of this world. The guide took fantastic photos along the way.
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Great experience at Lakeland Wanaka
New York City
Lakeland Jet Ski Adventure Tour – Lake Wanaka
Passenger04597295040, Aug 2026
Great experience at Lakeland Wanaka
We had an amazing experience with Lakeland Wanaka. The ride was incredibly fun, exhilarating, and definitely one od thr highlights on our trip.The jet driver Matt was both professional and friendly, making us feel safe while ensuring we got the full thrill of the experience.Would highly recommend to everyone!
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Best morning activity! This rock climbing adventure was incredible. Big shout out to Rachel our guide.
New York City
Wildwire Wanaka- Level 1 (2 Hours)
Gully222, Jul 2026
Best morning activity! This rock climbing adventure was incredible. Big shout out to Rachel our guide.
Great guide, must do activity for everyone to bring out their inner child. Highly recommend!
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Perfection
New York City
Lakeland Jet Ski Adventure Tour – Lake Wanaka
395sharneew, Jul 2026
Perfection
Great experience, lots of info around the area/mountians. COLD
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Undersold by Trailfinders
New York City
Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk
Sue A, May 2026
Undersold by Trailfinders
Had a fantastic time. Enjoyed the cruise but the walk on the island with the guide was excellent. Eco tours are the only guides that are allowed on the island. Very knowledgeable and passionate about the ecology of the island. They do a huge amount of indigenous tree planting and are effectively the islands custodians. As part of the tour you get to plant a tree.
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