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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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$457
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
Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

Come and join us on a trip to our favourite place on Lake Wanaka, Mou Waho Island.Where you can find an island, on a lake, …More

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4.9 (264)

Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

Come and join us on a trip to our favourite place on Lake Wanaka, Mou Waho Island.Where you can find an island, on a lake,...

3 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (264)
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$81
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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$196
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
'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

Experience this one-of-a-kind wine tasting with a fascinating Māori culture spin! Learn about Māori history and their experiences of this region while sampling many wonderful …More

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'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

Experience this one-of-a-kind wine tasting with a fascinating Māori culture spin! Learn about Māori history and their experiences of this region while sampling many wonderful...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (94)
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$110
Wanaka Wine Tours - Classic Tour

Enjoy a full day small-group wine tour in and around Wanaka and Central Otago. You'll experience award winning wines, gourmet food and stunning scenery with …More

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4.9 (50)

Wanaka Wine Tours - Classic Tour

Enjoy a full day small-group wine tour in and around Wanaka and Central Otago. You'll experience award winning wines, gourmet food and stunning scenery with...

6 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (50)
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$231
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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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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Wine Tasting Adventure Wanaka and Beyond

Welcome to a Wine Lover's Paradise! Join us as we embark on a wine tasting - sightseeing adventure like no other visiting wineries around Wanaka …More

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Wine Tasting Adventure Wanaka and Beyond

Welcome to a Wine Lover's Paradise! Join us as we embark on a wine tasting - sightseeing adventure like no other visiting wineries around Wanaka...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (42)
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Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Wanaka is the only wine tour in Wanaka and Cromwell that connects Maori culture with the local wines and …More

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Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Wanaka is the only wine tour in Wanaka and Cromwell that connects Maori culture with the local wines and...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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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

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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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$104
Packraft Wanaka

This is an adventure like no other, paddling one of New Zealand’s most spectacular mountain rivers in our fun, inflatable packrafts. Start your action packed …More

5.0 (57)

Packraft Wanaka

This is an adventure like no other, paddling one of New Zealand’s most spectacular mountain rivers in our fun, inflatable packrafts. Start your action packed...

7 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$254
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

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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
5.0 (86)
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$212
60Min Classic VR (max 4 games)

This is a cutting edge experience that everyone can enjoy. Not just Gamers. No experience required, take a leap and see what the future of …More

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4.9 (28)

60Min Classic VR (max 4 games)

This is a cutting edge experience that everyone can enjoy. Not just Gamers. No experience required, take a leap and see what the future of...

1 hour 10 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (28)
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$35
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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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
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$243
30min Classic VR (max 2 games)

This is a cutting edge experience that everyone over 10 can enjoy. Not just Gamers. No experience required, take a leap and see what the …More

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30min Classic VR (max 2 games)

This is a cutting edge experience that everyone over 10 can enjoy. Not just Gamers. No experience required, take a leap and see what the...

40 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (23)
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$29
45Min Classic VR (max 3 games)

This is a cutting edge experience that everyone can enjoy. Not just Gamers. No experience required, take a leap and see what the future of …More

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45Min Classic VR (max 3 games)

This is a cutting edge experience that everyone can enjoy. Not just Gamers. No experience required, take a leap and see what the future of...

45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (30)
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$38
Mou Waho Island Cruise & Self-Guided Nature Walk

Enjoy a comfortable cruise on our 28 seat super taxi Moutimu and a knowledgeable Kiwi skipper to answer your questions along the way. Cruise through …More

4.9 (8)

Mou Waho Island Cruise & Self-Guided Nature Walk

Enjoy a comfortable cruise on our 28 seat super taxi Moutimu and a knowledgeable Kiwi skipper to answer your questions along the way. Cruise through...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (8)
from
$78
Wedding Māori Welcome

If you are looking to include New Zealand Māori culture and a Welcome to Wānaka/Queenstown and to your special day this Māori welcome is a …More

5.0 (8)

Wedding Māori Welcome

If you are looking to include New Zealand Māori culture and a Welcome to Wānaka/Queenstown and to your special day this Māori welcome is a...

30 minutes
5.0 (8)
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$149

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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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Tour review
New York City
Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour
WENZHE_L, Sep 2026
Tour review
Skipper Brent was awesome. He shared many info and stories the whole tour. We also managed to hike to Arethusa pool, lookout point, etc. it was a really beautiful view of lake wanaka and the mountain ranges. We were blessed with good weather.
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Amazing experience
New York City
Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour
129lorainew, Sep 2026
Amazing experience
James was very friendly and professional. We were captivated listening what he had to say about the lake and surrounds. We had plenty of time to do our hike and have our break at the top of the hill and enjoy the views. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and highly recommended.
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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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Excellent wine tour and Māori experience
New York City
‘Express’ Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka
N2786NEclaudiab, Sep 2026
Excellent wine tour and Māori experience
Joe is a brilliant guide and this was the perfect tour for myself and my friend to try out some local Wanaka wines and gain insight into Māori culture. Thanks for a brilliant tour!
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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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Best choice in wanaka
New York City
‘Express’ Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka
_W7619MP, Aug 2026
Best choice in wanaka
I booked this tour in a rush the day before, and it was truly the best choice! It was raining heavily, but our guide, Joe, was so kind and took great care of everyone. Not only did I get to enjoy great wine, but I also learned about the history of New Zealand and the Māori people, making it a truly meaningful time. Plus, his place to stay is amazing! If you visit Wanaka, I highly recommend staying at his studio.
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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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Wine and friendship!
New York City
Wine Tasting Adventure Wanaka and Beyond
Bella_L, Aug 2026
Wine and friendship!
Highly recommend this incredible tour! Our guide Michelle truly made the experience unforgettable. She was incredibly friendly, kind, funny, and matched our sense of humor perfectly. Her extensive knowledge of the area and the local landscape geology added a fascinating layer to the day. We loved that so many knowledgeable women hosted us at the tastings to share their passion. We visited Carrick, Mischas(delicious food platter), Quartz Reef, Rippon, and Aitkens(Ian was SO lovely), and every single stop was absolutely delicious. Five stars!
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5 wineries + lunch with Jess, the ultimate guide
New York City
Wanaka Wine Tours – Classic Tour
deanrY8929XK, Aug 2026
5 wineries + lunch with Jess, the ultimate guide
We had an amazing day. Jess, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept things moving at a perfect pace. Our highlight was a delicious group lunch. We were so happy Jess (our guide) could join us for lunch, she kept the conversation light and entertaining. She also described the pairings of courses + wine. A real wine expert! We opted for 5 wineries. By the 5th, we had had more than enough. Such a fun day. Highly recommend and would definitely do it again. Jess says every tour is unique & different and I can’t wait to do it again!!!
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Fabulous time had by our whole family!
New York City
60Min Classic VR (max 4 games)
B6063VObrendas, Jul 2026
Fabulous time had by our whole family!
Our four-person family played VR games at Realm VR this afternoon and had a blast. Chris was fun and professional, and his love of gaming shone through. He helped Mom learn to use her controllers, laughed with Teen One’s overacting gaming persona, kept an eye on Dad who gets motion sickness, and encouraged Teen Two who was quietly killing every creature in site in-game. He did it with quiet, friendly aplomb. We all had a blast. The equipment worked really well and the space was great.Chris talked us through our game options and suggested ones he thought fit our preferences. We played three, and he was right every time. Chris’ experience with gaming, technology, and people was fantastic. I am SO glad we played at Realm VR. I wish they would open shop in our hometown! Will definitely go back if we’re in Wanaka again. Highly, highly recommend!
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Amazing guided tour Mou Waho
New York City
Mou Waho Island Cruise & Self-Guided Nature Walk
Hunter_T, Jul 2026
Amazing guided tour Mou Waho
The real treasure find was the tour guide/skipper Tom/Tim ( can't quite remember his name) Impressive knowledge of the geology of the area, local history and the ecosystems, plants and wildlife. The cruise was smooth, the walk was not too difficult, and the view was breathtaking
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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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Mou Waho
New York City
Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk
Rob_and_Sarah1, May 2026
Mou Waho
Very cool trip, would do it again
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