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15 Best Wanaka Tours In Queenstown

Queenstown’s best days out.

The 15 most popular wanaka tours in Queenstown. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.

15 Best Wanaka Tours In Queenstown

Wildwire Wanaka- Level 2 (4 Hours) - Level 2 Via Ferrata: What the Climb Feels Like
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Wildwire Wanaka- Level 2 (4 Hours)

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1.Wildwire Wanaka- Level 2 (4 Hours)

Wildwire Wanaka Level 2 via ferrata: a 4-hour waterfall climb with gear, safety briefings, lunch, and small-group guidance.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was the most challenging outdoor activity I’ve ever done in my life. It was super fun and rewarding experience. Our guide, Jasper was great making sure to keep me safe! I highly recommend this activity if you are not afraid of height and physically fit! My husband also had a blast time!”

467 reviewsFrom $232.71by Wildwire Wanaka

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Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails - The safety briefing and seat-fit test (where comfort is won)
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Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

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2.Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

Shuttle to Hawea, then bike scenic Wanaka–Hawea trails by e-bike or bike with helmets, trunk bag, and easy return to town.

★ 5.0

“A good way to see more about Wanaka! Well-organized transport, good instructions were given so that the trail was easy to follow. Beautiful scenery along the way, lots of places to stop to admire the view or for a swim. Meeting point is at a carpark, not a bike rental shop.”

346 reviewsFrom $80.67by nzbiketrails

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Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka - From Albert Town meeting point to boarding: the simple logistics that help you enjoy the ride
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Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

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4.Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

Jet boat thrills on the Clutha River from Wanaka with small-group transfers, live history commentary, and photo stops in 1.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“Patrick and his crew were very experienced and made us feel comfortable and safe, while having fun. The boat was clean and well-maintained. Patrick was knowledgeable about the area and shared lots of good information. The scenery Read more”

302 reviewsFrom $98.67by Go Jets Wanaka

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Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka - How the 4 Hours Typically Feel (and What Happens Before You Go)
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Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

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Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience - Choosing Your Height: 9,000 vs 12,000 vs 15,000 ft
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Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience

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7.Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience

Take a tandem parachute jump from up to 15,000 ft over Wanaka, with Southern Alps views, fast freefall, and optional photo/video.

★ 4.8

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience with an amazing backdrop! The guide was extremely competent, made us feel safe at all times and it was incredibly fun. Absolutely recommended!”

252 reviews3 hoursFrom $214by NZONE Skydive & Skydive Wanaka

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Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour - Your skipper’s live commentary: geology, mountains, and local stories
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Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

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8.Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

3.5-hour Wanaka water taxi to Mou Waho Island on Lake Wānaka. Learn geology, spot Weka, hike to Arethusa Pool.

★ 5.0

“Would not recommend this tour. It is operated by mostly young, inexperienced folks. They want to enjoy their time at the expense of ours. Instead of removing a kayak from the back of the boat they made us jump off the side boat up to our thighs. Ruining our hiking boots for the rest of…”

217 reviewsFrom $86.26by Aqua Adventures Wanaka LTD trading as Wanaka Water taxi Wanaka 4x4 Explorer

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Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure - Clutha River - The Driver’s Role: Tunnels, Pressure Waves, and Close-Call Theater
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Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure – Clutha River

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9.Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure – Clutha River

Speed across Lake Wanaka and down the Clutha River on a small-group jet boat, with live ecology stories and Hamilton Spin thrills.

★ 5.0

“One of the best experiences you can do. Great adrenaline rush! Woo Hooo! The trip down the Lake Wānaka Outlet/ Clutha River to Albert town Bridge was amazing. Water levels are currently high so you only got glimpses of rocks undernRead more”

210 reviewsFrom $83.78by LakeLand Wanaka

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Stevensons Island 2-Hour Cruise and Nature Walk - Getting to the white catamaran at Lakeland Jet Boat
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Stevensons Island 2-Hour Cruise and Nature Walk

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Wanaka: Combo Entry to Puzzling World - The Think Tank Cafe: puzzles while you recharge
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Wanaka: Combo Entry to Puzzling World

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12.Wanaka: Combo Entry to Puzzling World

Step into Wanaka’s Puzzling World for a brain-twisting day with the 3-D Great Maze, Illusion Rooms, and iconic wacky photo spots.

★ 4.7

“Puzzling World had some cool things, but overall it wasn’t as enjoyable as we had hoped. Unfortunately due to the rain (we were passing through), the outside maze was just frustrating. We found one corner tower out of the four. The illusion room was something I couldn’t do (not for people with vertigo etc). When…”

153 reviews1 dayFrom $19by Puzzling World, Wanaka

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Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk - Cruising Lake Wanaka: What You’ll See and How to Dress
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Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk

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13.Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk

Cruise Lake Wanaka to Mou Waho for buff weka spotting, tree planting, a guided walk to the island top, and tea.

★ 5.0

“We had the best time seeing Wanaka from the lake and doing a perfect length hike to the top of the island. We learned so much about the plants and animals in the area too! Boat ride might be a little chilly/splashy in the winter :)”

148 reviewsFrom $176.86by Eco Wanaka Adventures

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Wanaka: Jet Boat Ride on Clutha River - From Wanaka waterfront to the Clutha: the flow of your 60 minutes
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Wanaka: Jet Boat Ride on Clutha River

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Wildwire Wanaka- Level 1 (2 Hours) - Where the day starts: meeting near Twin Falls, then heading up
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Wildwire Wanaka- Level 1 (2 Hours)

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15.Wildwire Wanaka- Level 1 (2 Hours)

Beginner-friendly via ferrata to Twin Falls near Wanaka, with gear, safety briefing, small-group guides, and a sweet snack.

★ 5.0

“I cannot say enough good things about this experience. It was so great from start to finish. On the morning of my booking, I had an emergency and was heartbroken that I had to cancel, but owner Mark let me change my climb to the nRead more”

112 reviewsFrom $126.67by Wildwire Wanaka

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