Wanaka Adventure Trips in 2025/2026

Accommodations

BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.

Wanaka Adventure Tour: New Zealand West Coast Adventure

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New Zealand West Coast Adventure

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Explore the narrow strip of South Island land sandwiched between the mountains and the Tasman Sea that’s home to some of the country’s most beautiful places. Millions of years of natural history are right in front of you in wild limestone rock formations, powerful glaciers, rushing rivers and surf pounded coast, while the much more recent stories of the gold and coal rush can be found in the heritage settlements and in the resolute spirit of the coasters. Take in highlights from Christchurch to Queenstown, Pancake Rocks to craft gin, kayaking to spa soaking. This is a coastal road trip to rival any other.

Active and outdoor Adventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Christchurch, Greymouth, Westpor

Christchurch, Greymouth, Westport, Karamea, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Queenstown

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Duration7 days

From

USD 2,590

USD 2,135

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USD 455

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Wanaka Adventure Tour: New Zealand Amplified (southbound)

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New Zealand Amplified (Southbound)

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This tour is a great way to see the major sights in New Zealand. Many optional activities offer for an additional price which you can choose to participate in or not. Our tour guide George, made the trip very memorable. He loves his country and his enthusiasm was contagious. Our group started as strangers and left as friends.

Active and outdoor Adventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hostel, Lodge

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Auckland, Christchurch, Lake Tek

Auckland, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Coromandel Peninsula, Rotorua, Murupara, Taupo, Wellington, Kaikoura

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Duration19 days

From

USD 4,295

USD 3,333

Saving

USD 962

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Wanaka Adventure Tour: New Zealand Amplified (northbound)

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New Zealand Amplified (Northbound)

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Today is a free day to explore Christchurch at your own pace. Maybe chill out in the Botanic Gardens to see some of the native plants, or stop by the Canterbury Museum to learn about the region’s cultural heritage. Tonight, you’ll have another welcome meeting at a 6 pm to meet the new travellers joining you for the next leg of your adventure. After, why not head out to dinner at a local restaurant and get to know each other better. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Accommodation on this trip is in mixed-gender multi-share dormitory style hostels with shared facilities. We are aware of a system functionality limitation incorrectly indicating "twin-share" when you manage your booking on our website.

Active and outdoor Adventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hostel, Lodge

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Auckland, Christchurch, Lake Tek

Auckland, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Taupo, Murupara, Rotorua, Coromandel Peninsula, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Kaikoura, Wellington

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Duration19 days

From

USD 4,130

USD 3,205

Saving

USD 925

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New Zealand Explorer

4.7

(18 reviews )

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Hi, i have had the most exciting experiences of my life, we have seen and done every thing, accommodation was amazing,ing, we did have one night in a hostel which we all frowned upon but actually it was very clean and was in the town centre of Wanaka and actually turned out really well as we went out to dinner and came back and had a drink in the chill room where everyone came and met and we all chatted all evening which was lovely, our guide Kreig took us to a really lovely place for breakfast the following morning. We had to take a bit of a detour due to a landside which couldn't be helped but our guide more than made up for it making sure we were entertained on the coach doing quizzes with us, he made the trip so exciting for us so I believe we saw more than we would of done had we taken the route we should of taken and explore treated us to dinner to make up for it to. I really do think we had the best guide we could of had ,Kreig became our friend and on the last night we all got quite emotional. His knowledge was phenomenal and was extremely passionate about his country, explained everything in a way we could understand and answered every question we asked, such a lovely man, he made the trip exciting for us and was an excellent driver, anyone that gets Kreig as their guide would be very lucky.

Rafting Adventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Auckland, Christchurch, Hokitika

Auckland, Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Te Anau, Dunedin, MacKenzie Country, Napier, Wellington, Nelson, Abel Tasman National Park

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Duration19 days

From

USD 8,720

USD 8,310

Saving

USD 410

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New Zealand's Southern Sounds

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Explore New Zealand's stunning South Island on a 12-day tour from Wellington to Christchurch. Cruise the Cook Straight, embark on an unforgettable overnight cruise in majestic Milford Sound, and explore adventurous Queenstown. From the mountains and lakes of Wanaka and Ohau to the wild West Coast, Southern Sounds is a journey that will take your breath away.

Adventure Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Christchurch, Wellington, Fox Gl

Christchurch, Wellington, Fox Glacier, Blenheim, Lake Ohau , Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka

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Duration12 days

From

USD 6,985

USD 6,287

Saving

USD 698

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Wanaka Adventure Tour: New Zealand South Island Adventure

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New Zealand South Island Adventure

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From an ancient world of forests and glaciers to a culture of hospitality that has long defined New Zealand’s people, discover the best of the South Island on a 12-day adventure. Take in highlights from Reefton to Fox Glacier, Pancake Rocks to botanical gins, kayaking to spa soaking. Make your way to the shores of the South Island’s biggest lake and sail the silent waters of glacier-carved Fiordland National Park on an unforgettable cruise on Milford Sound. Cross to the cliffs of the Catlins and hike to coastal caves, then span the gap to untouched Stewart Island to explore the wilderness, listening out for the call of the kiwi. When it comes to natural wonders, it doesn’t get better than this.

Adventure Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Queenstown, Westport, Stewart Is

Queenstown, Westport, Stewart Island, Karamea, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Te Anau, Catlins, Christchurch

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Duration12 days

From

USD 5,190

USD 4,279

Saving

USD 911

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Untamed New Zealand

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Experience the very best of New Zealand on this small-group adventure from Auckland to Christchurch. Highlights include an unforgettable overnight cruise in majestic Milford Sound, immersive Māori cultural encounters in Rotorua, a guided Art Deco walking tour in Napier, wine tasting at a boutique Wairarapa vineyard, and engaging local connections - from a fifth-generation beekeeper to the Pavlova Queen of Lake Tekapo. Add in aviation history, farm shows, and breathtaking landscapes, and you’ve got an untamed journey to remember.

Adventure

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Christchurch, Auckland, Lake Oha

Christchurch, Auckland, Lake Ohau , Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Fox Glacier, Rotorua, Napier, Wairarapa, Wellington, Blenheim

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Duration17 days

From

USD 9,775

USD 8,798

Saving

USD 977

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Design your own personalized Adventure trip to Wanaka with help from a local expert.

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All Wanaka Adventure Trips

7 Adventure Trips in Wanaka with 19 Reviews

7 Adventure Trips in Wanaka with 19 Reviews

New Zealand West Coast Adventure

New Zealand Amplified (Southbound)

New Zealand Amplified (Northbound)

New Zealand Explorer

New Zealand's Southern Sounds

New Zealand South Island Adventure

Untamed New Zealand

Design your own personalized Adventure trip to Wanaka with help from a local expert.

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All Wanaka Adventure Trips

7 Adventure Trips in Wanaka with 19 Reviews

7 Adventure Trips in Wanaka with 19 Reviews

New Zealand West Coast Adventure

New Zealand Amplified (Southbound)

New Zealand Amplified (Northbound)

New Zealand Explorer

New Zealand's Southern Sounds

New Zealand South Island Adventure

Untamed New Zealand

Design your own personalized Adventure trip to Wanaka with help from a local expert.