Things To See and Do in Wanaka, New Zealand

Eco Wanaka Adventure

Take a boat cruise to the beautiful Mou Wahu island to meet the native Buff Weka and other native wildlife.

Skiing and Snowboarding

Wanaka’s three ski areasCardrona, Treble Cone and Snow Farm, located within a 40-minute drive from the town centre – give you access to the most diverse skiing in New Zealand.

Located in the heart of the Southern Alps, Wanaka is the perfect base to enjoy Australasia’s largest skiable terrain. With parks‚ pipes‚ wide open ski trails, challenging steeps, powder stashes, back country heli trips and over 50km’s of cross country trails – the choice is yours!

Wanaka Beerworks

The town’s boutique brewery established in 1998. Their handcrafted range of beers include the Brewski Pilsner, Cardrona Gold Lager, Jabberwocky Pale Ale, LakeCider Dry Apple Cider and many more. Wanaka Beerworks runs guided brewery tours, and tastings at their Brewery Tasting Room.

 

Puzzling World

Puzzling World is one of the best family activities you can do while on holiday in Wanaka. The Illusion Rooms, Puzzle Centre and Maze will leave you amazed!

 

Paddle Wanaka

Lake Wanaka sits beneath the Southern Alps and the pristine waters of the lake invite exploration. Paddle Wanaka offers both guided Kayak and Stand up Paddleboard (SUP) activities and visitors can choose to enjoy a relaxing half day paddle, a more adventurous full day or overnight kayak trip, or a fun and energetic stand up paddle boarding tour.