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Things to do in Wanaka

Things to do in Wānaka run from slow to fast. Cruise out to the lake's islands, warm up in a lakeside sauna before a cold plunge, or skydive from 15,000ft with Mount Aspiring on the horizon. It's Queenstown's quieter neighbour, with plenty to fill a weekend. Book for yourself or give it as a gift.

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Things to do in Wānaka, on the lake and in the mountains

Wānaka is Queenstown's quieter neighbour, with a big lake, mountain views from every street and a slower pace. The things to do in Wānaka run from island cruises and lakeside saunas to skydives over Mount Aspiring National Park.

Lake Wānaka cruises and island walks

The lake has islands worth stepping onto. The Mou Waho Island cruise and walk and the Stevenson's Island cruise both include time ashore. For an easy evening, the happy hour cruise with wine and cheese keeps it relaxed.

Want to paddle yourself? Double kayak hire is an hour on the water for two.

Saunas and cold plunges by the lake

Lakeside saunas are a Wānaka favourite. The sauna and cold plunge runs for an hour, with the lake as your cold pool. Prefer it private? Book the private sauna experience.

Skydiving, ballooning and paragliding in Wānaka

The view over Wānaka is worth the altitude. Choose a skydive from 9,000ft or 15,000ft. Slower options include the Wānaka hot air balloon flight and a tandem paraglide. See all Wānaka skydives.

Jet boats, waterfall climbing and wine

The 60 minute Wānaka jet boat explores the rivers off the lake. The introductory waterfall cable climb is a guided climb up a waterfall. Finish with a Wānaka wine and Māori culture tour. Explore Central Otago or Queenstown next.

Frequently asked questions

How high can you skydive in Wānaka?

Tandem skydives over Wānaka are available from 9,000ft up to 15,000ft. Higher jumps give you a longer freefall.

What is there to do in Wānaka in winter?

Lakeside saunas with cold plunges, lake cruises and scenic flights all run in Wānaka outside summer. Check each product page for seasonal operating times.