Best of · WANAKA ISLAND HOPPING TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 4 wanaka island hopping tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing a dry bag.
Take a 2-hour cruise from Wanaka’s lakefront to Stevensons Island aboard the white catamaran Dual Image. Enjoy mountain views, a 10-minute uphill nature walk with a local guide such as Cam, and tea, coffee, and biscuits on the return trip.
“The views were spectacular and our guide was very informative”
Join Eco Wanaka Adventures for a 3.5-hour cruise and guided walk to Mou Waho Island. Captain Michael or Chris shares local nature stories, while you look for buff weka, plant a native tree, hike to an island lake, and enjoy morning or afternoon tea.
“The Mou Wahu Island Nature Walk was awesome! Our guide, Michael, welcomed us at the Wanaka Marina. He is friendly and answered our questions about places to visit around Lake Wanaka. We enjoyed the conversation on the relaxing boRead more”
Take a fast 30-minute boat ride from Wanaka to predator-free Mou Waho Island, then join an English-speaking guide such as Jamie, Toby, or Tim for a two-hour walk to the island’s hidden lake and lookout. Expect rare weka, native wildlife, steep sections, and wide mountain views.
“What an amazing experience, the views are stunning on the way up Mount Waho and the cherry on the cake right at the top, just WOW! The boat to the island was also a beautiful experience and the guide very informative, great photographer and obliging to assist all group members, thank you.”
Cruise with a local skipper from Wānaka to predator-free Mou Waho Island, then hike with guides such as Jamie, Toby, or Kyle to Arethusa Pool. Expect rare weka, Māori and European history, steep sections, big views, and a small group capped at 15 people.
“Lovely experience on a gorgeous day luckily! Toby took our small group of 6 on a 30min boat ride to the island. Was a bit rocky on the way in, much smoother on the way out with gorgeous views. We then spent about 2hrs in total on the island hiking up to the viewpoint and back down.”
By hull, by landing, by how long you want to be out.
