Things to Do in Wanaka
8 activities and experiences for backpackers.
Day trip to Queenstown for bungee or the Fergburger experience
Day trip to Queenstown for bungee or the Fergburger experience
Explore the quirky Puzzling World attraction
Explore the quirky Puzzling World attraction ($22 NZD)
Hike Diamond Lake and Rocky Mountain for lake panoramas
Hike Diamond Lake and Rocky Mountain for lake panoramas (2-3 hours, free)
Hike Roy's Peak — arrive early for sunrise or to avoid crowds
Hike Roy's Peak (16 km return, 5-7 hours, free) — arrive early for sunrise or to avoid crowds
Mountain bike the trails around Sticky Forest and Deans Bank
Mountain bike the trails around Sticky Forest and Deans Bank
Photograph "That Wanaka Tree" — the famous lakeside willow tree
Photograph "That Wanaka Tree" — the famous lakeside willow tree
Ski or snowboard at Treble Cone or Cardrona in winter
Ski or snowboard at Treble Cone or Cardrona in winter
Walk the Rob Roy Glacier Track in Mount Aspiring National Park
Walk the Rob Roy Glacier Track in Mount Aspiring National Park (10 km return, 3-4 hours, free, jaw-dropping glacier views)