Wānaka Day Trips

There is so much to explore in the Wānaka region, including six different distinct areas; Wānaka, Lake Hāwea, Luggate & Wanaka Airport, Makarora, the Matukituki Valley and Cardrona. Discover day trips to these areas.

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Matukituki Valley & Mt. Aspiring National Park

The road to Mt Aspiring National Park from Wānaka follows the lake past rolling farmland and through the vast wilderness of Matukituki Valley.

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Lake Hāwea-Wānaka loop

Discover the tranquil lake shores of Lake Hāwea, a quiet region of Wānaka with a gorgeous glacier-fed lake and epic mountain ranges.

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Makarora-Haast Pass

Discover the lush rainforests of Makarora on your way to the ocean over the Haast Pass

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Cardrona-Arrowtown loop

This loop follows the historic gold trail and passes through some of the region’s best Pinot Noir vineyards.

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Wānaka Day Trips

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