Things to do in Wānaka

Activities, attractions and tours

Lake Hawea showing mountains and a lake or waterhole
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Lake Wanaka which includes a lake or waterhole, mountains and a sunset
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Tours & day trips

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From Wanaka: Milford Sound Flight with Landing & Glaciers

From Wanaka: Milford Sound Flight with Landing & Glaciers

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €309 per adult
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Water activities

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Mou Waho Island: 3-Hour Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

Mou Waho Island: 3-Hour Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €86 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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From Wanaka: Milford Sound Flight with Landing & Glaciers

From Wanaka: Milford Sound Flight with Landing & Glaciers

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €309 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Queenstown Gin and Whisky tours

Queenstown Gin and Whisky tours

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €135 per adult
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What to do in Wānaka

Popular places to visit

Rippon Vineyard

Rippon Vineyard

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rippon Vineyard during your travels to Wānaka. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Rippon Vineyard
Wānaka Lavender Farm

Wānaka Lavender Farm

Enjoy an outing to Wānaka Lavender Farm during your stay in Wānaka. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Wānaka Lavender Farm
Puzzling World which includes interior views

Puzzling World

Baffling optical illusions, quirky displays and a twisting maze make this fun attraction near Wanaka an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Puzzling World
Mount Iron Lookout

Mount Iron Lookout

You can learn about the history of Wānaka with a stop at Mount Iron Lookout. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Mount Iron Lookout
Warbirds & Wheels

Warbirds & Wheels

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Warbirds & Wheels during your trip to Wānaka. Discover the mountain views and spas in this walkable area.

Warbirds & Wheels
Wānaka Golf Club

Wānaka Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Wānaka at Wānaka Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Wānaka Golf Club
Pembroke Park

Pembroke Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Pembroke Park, a lovely green space in Wānaka. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Pembroke Park
National Transport & Toy Museum

National Transport & Toy Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at National Transport & Toy Museum in Wānaka. Discover the mountain views and spas in this walkable area.

National Transport & Toy Museum
Wānaka Beerworks

Wānaka Beerworks

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Wānaka Beerworks during your travels in Wānaka. Discover the mountain views and spas in this walkable area.

Wānaka Beerworks