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Lake Wanaka Happy Hour Cruise

Lake Wanaka Happy Hour Cruise

CA $57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Wanaka Happy Hour Cruise
Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

CA $114
per adult
Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour
'Devils Nook"

Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

CA $130
per adult
Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka
Stevensons Island Scenic Cruise Only

Stevensons Island Outstanding Scenic Cruise

CA $57
per adult
Stevensons Island Outstanding Scenic Cruise
Entering the canyon after Bridge 1

Wildwire Wanaka- Level 1 (2 Hours)

CA $168
per adult
Wildwire Wanaka- Level 1 (2 Hours)
Wanaka: Jet Boat Ride on Clutha River

Wanaka: Jet Boat Ride on Clutha River

CA $114
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wanaka: Jet Boat Ride on Clutha River
30-minute Virtual Reality Experience Inception

45Min Classic VR (max 3 games)

CA $53
per adult
45Min Classic VR (max 3 games)
Queenstown to Wānaka: A Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Driving Tour

Queenstown to Wānaka: A Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Driving Tour

CA $11
per traveller
Queenstown to Wānaka: A Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Driving Tour
Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

CA $107
per adult
Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails
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Tours & day trips

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Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk

Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $336 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 47 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $632 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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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
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $536 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Wanaka: Rob Roy Glacier Guided Hike with Lunch

Wanaka: Rob Roy Glacier Guided Hike with Lunch

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $352 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Wanaka: Audio Tour of New Zealand’s Most Scenic Township

Wanaka: Audio Tour of New Zealand’s Most Scenic Township

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $7 per adult
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A vineyard with rows of grapevines, a lake, and mountains in the background.

Rippon Vineyard

9.0/10 (92 reviews)
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.
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