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Things to Do in Wanaka
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Roys Peak Track, Lake Wanaka, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Wine Tastings. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Roys Peak Track, Lake Wanaka, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Wine Tastings. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Helicopter Toursfromper adult$780
Photography Toursfromper adult$326- fromper adult$209
Bike Toursfromper adult$120
Wine Tastingsfromper adult$269
On the Waterfromper adult$325
Beer & Brewery Toursfromper adult$61
Extreme Sportsfromper adult$299
Theme Park Tickets and Toursfromper adult$28
Wine Tastingsfromper adult (price varies by group size)$159
Hiking Trails
Challenging 16km mountain hike with panoramic views of lakes and peaks, famous viewpoints, and wildlife sightings, ideal for early risers and well-prepared adventurers.
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Bodies of Water
Scenic lakeside destination with pebbled beaches and mountain vistas, featuring water sports, walking paths, and a variety of dining choices along the waterfront.
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National Parks
Laid-back town with a vibrant food scene, scenic lake, and iconic solitary tree. Enjoy hikes, beach lounging, and a quaint transport museum amid autumn hues.
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Scenic Walking Areas
Child-friendly tubing hills and inflatable tubes nestled in serene surroundings, ideal for young families. Spacious overnight huts with cooking amenities amid picturesque winter landscapes.
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Lavender farm with a serene atmosphere, featuring honey tastings, a cafe with lavender-infused treats, and a garden with various lavender types. Includes a gift shop and farm animal encounters.
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Bodies of Water
Lush forest pathway leads to crystal-clear turquoise pools crossed by swaying suspension bridges, ideal for relaxed walks and natural habitat enjoyment.
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Wineries & Vineyards
Winery with panoramic lake views, hosting personalized wine tastings, specializing in Pinot Noir and biodynamic varieties. Pre-booking is necessary for the experience.
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Speciality Museums
Museum with a diverse array of classic cars, toys, and memorabilia, ranging from pedal cars to aircraft. Includes a themed toy shop and showcases items across various eras.
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Wineries & Vineyards
cosy winery nestled in a unique setting with a personal touch in tastings and a selection of local wines. Homey atmosphere enriched by resident dogs and native bellbirds. Open Mondays.
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- khslzhSingapore, Singapore30 contributionsWe climbed on 9 Sept, started at almost 5am, prob 4deg, no rain although it rained the previous evening. There were about 5 cars in the carpark. It was dark so headlights were extremely impt to help manoeuvre amidst rocky paths and cow dung (a lot a lot!!). Not a difficult climb but definitely tedious due to the upslope. We rested whenever we needed to, just 5mins was enough to allow us to catch our breath and continue. It was a bit chilly but no strong winds. We had windbreakers, fleece, heattech inners, gloves - enough to keep warm. Halfway, it started to snow, and the entire way up was covered in snow. Lucky we had hiking shoes on, so it helped with the grip. We saw people giving up halfway due to the huge change in weather - either not enough layers or bad shoes like sneakers. We didn't managed to get to the lookout by sunrise, but caught a really pretty picture midway.
At the lookout, due to the snow, we couldn't see anything below. But we were the only ones there :) The way down was difficult cos it was really slippery. Further lower down, it was muddy and slippery with wet paths. And due to a hiccup with my shoes - i lost both soles, I was coming down with gripless shoes.
Lucky we also brought hiking poles, really useful with the balance. By the time we were down, it was sunny without rain. We experienced sun, rain and snow all in 1 hike :) In a nutshell, be really prepared for sudden change in weather if u want to hike and enjoy Roy's. Took us about 3hrs to get up, but longer to come down due to my shoes. But we reckon it will be 3hrs or lesser if i had good shoes.Written 18 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BecmckSydney, Australia105 contributionsA great place to stop and watch the world go by, whilst sipping on a wine with the snow capped mountains in the background- Mount Aspring. So many bars, eateries, information places and somewhere to pick up your groceries for the motorhome. Plenty of parking for motorhomes too.Written 25 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jake T4 contributionsWill need to book transportation from Wanaka to the Raspberry Hill carpark, think its around $180nzd one way. spent 2 nights at Aspiring hut before doing a day hike to Liverpool hut. I would even just spend a day exploring the lower aspiring valley. I saw like 10 Kea in the area!. booking the hut for 2 nights seemed like a good idea There is lots of time to go at an easy pace and enjoy the scenery. You will need to book through the Department of Conservation NZ web site. If you book, you just need to take cooking stuff and food, The DOC provides a mattress bunk and a gas stove. Aspiring hut is quite big and cozy. There are options to pitch a tent outside; its cheaper but you don't have access to Gas stove. Booking Hut cost $60NZD per person per nightWritten 31 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- benny_heureuyBandung, Indonesia60 contributionswent here to see and take some picture of the famous Wanaka Tree
tourist area for sightseeing
also pay a visit to Lavender FarmWritten 29 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - paulW8802BP1 contributionSchool group - snow shoeing and staying at Musterers Hut. Absolutely fantastic. Such a great facility for a school group. So good having the safety of our own warm private hut to return to in the evenings. We all loved itWritten 27 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Eadie DAustin, TX4 contributionsWe had heard so much about this wonderful place and it lived up to what we had heard, it was beautiful. If you enjoy gardens and bulbs and animals then you will enjoy coming here. There are many places to sit and enjoy the gardens and we bought some lovely gifts to take home too. We really enjoyed the garden planning and views here. We would love to come back again with famuily as it is perfect for children to run and play. Thank you.Written 8 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KiwiColleenNew Zealand77 contributionsDid this hike by myself one morning on a beautiful sunny day. The views were absolutely stunning - I recommend starting on the Wanaka side for the loop, although some people walked to the top then headed back down the same way. As we were staying off Aubrey Road, I ended up taking the link track back that way which I really enjoyed. Steep in places. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.Written 31 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- pkh213Fairfax, VA172 contributionsDriving on Haast Pass and the Mount Aspiring National Park toward Wanaka, we stopped at the sign for the Blue Pools Track as we heard someone mentioning it was a nice spot. We hiked back to the spot which took about 30 minutes. The bridge was closed but we were able to make our way to the shore. The water is cold and crystal clear. It looked like a popular swimming spot too. Worth a visit!Written 18 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mark S599 contributionsBooked in for a tasting and had a good time , getting good understanding of the local growing conditions and its effect on the wine taste.
Tried 5!, all different.
Magnificent views and worth the visit.Written 29 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tourist260723282412 contributionsWhether you're a transport enthusiast, a toy collector, or just someone looking for an enjoyable day out, the National Transport and Toy Museum is definitely worth a visit. It's educational, entertaining, and a great way to spend a few hours reliving the past. Highly recommended!Written 23 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sharon F27 contributionsHad a wonderful tasting with Ian. He was so friendly and it was so much fun. We had a group of 8 people and just dropped in late in the afternoon, it didn't phase Ian at all. Met the 2 beautiful dogs and bought the mystery pack, and some other lovely wines. All the wines were great.Written 23 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stina65 contributionsWe hiked this with my 60+ parents and it was doable but difficult - especially the parts with scrambling up/down rocks, where having hiking poles was very helpful. The views were wonderful. We took our time and this took us ~4.5 hours with multiple stops and taking it very easy. This felt like a great shorter alternative to Roy's Peak.Written 4 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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