Wanaka Activities
Wanaka activities and adventures you won’t want to miss.
Tandem skydiving with Skydive Lake Wanaka could be just one of the many Wanaka activities that challenges you while you are visiting our incredible outdoor playground.
There are more than enough hours in a Wanaka day – especially one of our near-endless summer days – to push yourself and commune with our stunning environment in many ways...
Combine your tandem skydive with one of the very special Wanaka activities we have listed here. Gentle and contemplative nature experience to battle with nature’s awe-inspiring power there’s something for everyone in Wanaka.
From jet boating, canyoning, rock climbing and white water sledging to lake cruises, backcountry walking and scenic flights, there is an abundance of experiences here.
What adventure activity are YOU up for?
Alpinism & Ski - www.alpinismski.co.nz
Alpinism experiences from soft recreational fauna & flora discovery on a guided walk in the beautiful Wanaka area and/or Mt Aspiring, Mt Cook and Westland National Parks to full on week long mountaineering and alpine climbing adventures.
Back Country Saddle expeditions - www.backcountrysaddles.co.nz
Horse riding expeditions amidst New Zealand’s most picturesque scenery. Enjoy a true New Zealand adventure with day and overnight backcountry horse riding. Back Country Saddle Expeditions situated in the Cardona valley cater for novice to experienced riders, with experienced staff who will ensure a true New Zealand backcountry experience.
Canyoning Lake Wanaka - www.deepcanyon.co.nz
A unique New Zealand adventure, climbing, abseiling and swimming in the spectacular wilderness canyons of the Matukituki valley. Plunge down water polished chutes, abseil down waterfalls and explore crystal pools and native forest with our experienced guides. Lunch and all equipment provided.
Cardrona Alpine Resort - www.cardrona.com
Cardrona is a relaxed and friendly ski and snowboard resort located between Wanaka and Queenstown. With a base elevation of 1670m Cardrona is higher, colder and renowned for getting the best snow.
Classic Flights - www.classicflights.co.nz
Vintage Tiger Moth Scenic Flights with Classic Flights.
Have you ever dreamed of experiencing a piece of aviation history? To step back in time where Pilots were larger than life, and heroes to all those who lifted their eyes skyward to the sound of an old tiger moth flying overhead?
Jet boat Wilkin River - www.wilkinriverjets.co.nz
Let Wilkin River jets take you on a personal New Zealand adventure, deep into the ‘timeless land’ of Makarora. From fast-paced shallow water jet boating, thrilling scenic helicopter rides and scenic flights to classic backcountry walks, we promise an unforgettable wilderness adventure experience. Experience New Zealand adventure by jet boat and helicopter!
Paradiso Cinema - www.paradiso.net.nz
This small classic movie theatre located in Wanaka is a real find. Comfy old sofas, an old Morris Minor, a cafe & bar serving delicious meals before, during or after the movie. Homemade icecream, world-famous hot cookies fresh every intermission & a warm welcome from the friendly staff & Patron. Loads of guides list the cinema as a "must do" & it is truly a memorable movie experience! Bookings recommended.
Puzzling World - www.puzzlingworld.co.nz
Stuart Landsborough’s Puzzling World is a world unique attraction specialising in puzzling eccentricity. For over 35 years this remarkable business has entertained and amazed visitors of all ages, attracted to this beautiful part of the world. Offering the world's first "modern-styled" Great Maze, incredible Illusion Rooms, a Puzzle Centre/Café, large Gift Shop and eccentric architecture and oddities. Possibly one of the most photographed attraction in New Zealand!
Siberia Experience - www.siberiaexperience.co.nz (Plane option)
Four hours of unique New Zealand adventure in the World Heritage listed Mount Aspiring National Park. Enjoy a 25min scenic flight with stunning views, followed by a three hour bush and valley walk through native beech forest and ancient river valleys. Finish up with a high adventure scenic 30min jet boat ride on the Makorora and Wilkin wilderness rivers. Experience stunning New Zealand scenery by air, foot and water!
Siberia Wildnerness Experience - www.wilkinriverjets.co.nz (Heli option)
A 4 hour half day unique wilderness experience with Wilkin RIver Jets and Backcountry helicopters in the World Heritage listed Mt Aspiring National Park. Take a 20 minute heli flight enjoying the spectacular views over the glaciers and native beech forest, land in the remote Siberia Valley for a 3 hr wilderness walk, then rendezvous with Wilkin River Jets for a thrilling jet boat ride back to base!!
Silver Demon - www.silverdemon.co.nz
Silver Demon, Aerobatic Adrenalin Adventure! One hell of a ride!!! Unleash the devil inside with a 15 minute adrenaline inducing ride - Feel your body pulse as you rocket skywards, experience Lake Wanaka like you’ve never seen it before. Upside down, inverted...., feel the G’s. Pure adventure - there's nothing like it. Strap yourself in and let the Silver Demon take you on a hell of a ride!!!
Snow Farm - www.snowfarmnz.com
For the ultimate cross country ski experience. Boasting over 50kms of expertly groomed trails to a professional standard which enables both classic and skate skiing.
Snow Park - www.snowparknz.com
Freestyle snow park featuring 3 superpipes, quarter pipe, snow skate area, extensive novice terrain and 40+ boxes, rails and hits. Fixed quad chair lift, automated snow making system and music pumped over the whole resort. Awesome!
Southern Alps Air - www.southernalpsair.co.nz
Experience scenic flights over the stunning Southern Alps, with a range of scenic flight packages including Milford Sound & Cruise, Milford fly-over, Mt Cook, Mt Aspiring or a Scenic Epic combination journey with views you’ll never forget! Southern Alps Air was one of the first scenic flight companies to be established in Wanaka and is still locally owned.
Tandem Paragliding - www.wanakaparagliding.co.nz
Walk, jog, run and you’re airborne! Enjoy a soaring New Zealand adventure with tandem paragliding above stunning Lake Wanaka. Sit in the tandem harness whilst your qualified pilot fly’s you along rugged mountain ridges and mighty waterfalls, in a chilled scenic flight or a high adventure G force spiral descent. Experience the best scenery in New Zealand and land softly on your feet!
Treble Cone Skiing - www.treblecone.com
Treble Cone covers 550 hectares, it has more skiable terrain than any other ski area in the South Island. With the longest vertical rise in the Southern Lakes and spectacular views over Lake Wanaka and Mount Aspiring, Treble Cone can claim some of the most exhilarating runs in the country.
U-Fly Wanaka - www.u-flywanaka.co.nz
We are highly experienced commercially trained pilots who are passionate about flight and will make your U-Fly experience the best thing you have done in NZ. You will be flying the latest technology and the most environmentally friendly aircraft in the world.
You fly or we fly? Your Wanaka flying adventure starts here!
Wanaka Flightseeing - www.flightseeing.co.nz
The lake and mountain resort of Wanaka provides an ideal base to launch scenic flight excursions into New Zealand’s southern alps. Enjoy an aerial New Zealand adventure over a remote alpine wilderness region, accessible only by air. Our scenic flights include Milford Sound flight & cruise, Doubtful Sound, Mt Cook & glaciers, Mount Aspiring and Dart river safaris.
Wanaka River Journeys - www.wanakariverjourneys.co.nz
New Zealand adventure jet boating on the fast flowing braided Matukituki River. Fed by glaciers, the Matukituki is one of New Zealand’s most powerful and pristine jet boating rivers. Enjoy an informative commentary from our experience jet boat drivers as you travel towards Mount Aspiring National Park. Wanaka River Journeys also offer wilderness walks and Milford Sound & Mount Aspiring scenic flights.
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