Top 10 Must Do's in Wanaka

To help you make a start here's a list of the top ranking activities from Trip Advisor

1. Adventure

Wildwire Wanaka - climb alongside Twin Falls, one of Wanaka’s most iconic waterfalls on a via ferrata tour.
Skydive Wanaka - strap yourself to a beautiful stranger in the best place to skydive in NZ.
Deep Canyon - challenge yourself: jump, climb, abseil and swim our canyons

Ridgeline Adventures - get off the beaten track with a private 4WD journey into the iconic high country.
Horse Trekking & Quad Biking - the Cardrona Valley near Wanaka offers some of the most spectacular riding terrain in New Zealand with The Cardrona & Backcountry Saddle Expeditions.

Stuart Landsborough’s Puzzling World - The Illusion Rooms, Puzzle Centre and Maze will leave you baffled!
National Transport and Toy Museum - visit the largest collection of toys in the Southern Hemisphere.
Warbirds & Wheels - classic cars, warbirds and wearable creations.
Wanaka's famous cinemas - Cinema Paradiso and Ruby's Cinema & Bar

Rippon Vineyard - taste exceptional wines at Wanaka's oldest vineyard; one pioneering family, five generations and a land farmed biodynamically with care and love.
Bistro Gentil - modern French inspired cuisine & 24 wines by the glass in a beautiful setting with views over Lake Wanaka. A recipient of a hat in the prestigious Cuisine Good Food Awards, 2016.
Black Peak Gelato - delicious gelato and sorbets using local produce with a unique 70-year-old Italian recipe.

Eco Wanaka Adventures - take a boat cruise to the beautiful Mou Wahu island to meet the native Buff Weka & other native wildlife.
Wanaka River Journeys - jet boat into Mt Aspiring National Park
#thatwanakatree - NZ's most photographed tree

Roys Peak Track - a #NZMustDO this half day walk will give you magnificent views of Wanaka, the lake and Southern Alps.
The Rob Roy Glacier Track - this half day walk leads you into Mount Aspiring National Park, an amazing world of mountains, glaciers, river valleys and alpine lakes.
Mt Iron Track - One of Wanaka's most popular short walks with spectacular views

Wanaka Bike Tours - take out the hassle on a fully guided tour, mountain biking day trips and heli biking trips for all abilities.
Dean's Bank - this fast and flowing single-track mountain biking circuit has million-dollar views of the mighty Clutha River and Wanaka Basin.

Southern Alps Air - with the Southern Alps, Milford Sound and Mt Aspiring on our doorstep, scenic flights don’t get any better
U Fly Wanaka – your chance to fly the plane will be an incredible highlight of your holiday.
Classic Flights - take a flightseeing trip around Wanaka and see breathtaking scenery in a Vintage Tigermoth or Waco Aircraft.

Treble Cone, Cardrona and Snow Farm - three of NZ's best ski options within a 45 minute drive of the town centre.
Southern Lakes Heliski - the best of both worlds, skiing & helicopters!

Southern Alps Air, Siberia Experience - a four-hour wilderness adventure in Mount Aspiring World Heritage Park including a scenic flight, walk and jet boat.
Wanaka River Journeys - enjoy a thrilling jet boating adventure & guided walk amidst towering mountains, glaciers and Lord of the Rings locations.
Blue Pools Track - a short walk to the famous, crystal clear turquoise pools.