Wanaka Activities

Adventure

• Canyoning: guided descents of canyons in Lake Wanaka region.
• Lake Wanaka: yachties, water skiers, kayakers and wind surfers can take to the waters of the Lake.
• Horse Trekking: venture into the wilderness of the region.
• Walking: numerous walks are available in the area, from one hour to four days.
• Mountaineering: go guided mountaineering and trekking in the National Park.
• Whitewater kayaking or eco-rafting: on rivers in Lake Wanaka region.
• Alpine & Heli Mountain Biking: highest mountain bike tracks in New Zealand.
• Rockclimbing: join a rockclimbing trip with instruction, courses and ascents.

Other Activities & Attractions

• The New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum: see a collection of flyable World War II fighter aircraft.
• Trout Fishing: go guided fishing on the lakes, rivers and streams in the area. The region offers superb brown and rainbow trout fishing.
• Wanaka Transport Museum: witness a unique private collection representing many facets of transport, from cars to fire engines, bicycles to army tanks, model cars to aircraft.
• Flightseeing: scenic flights throughout the South Island's alpine region; Milford Sound, Mt Cook and Mt Aspiring. Remote area landings are available in Mt Aspiring National Park for trampers, climbers and hunters.

Winter Activities

• Heli-Skiing: experience heli-skiing and heli-boarding.
• The Skifields of Cardrona & Treble Cone, & the Waiorau Nordic Ski Area.