South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷
Water Activities
Get On The Water
Lake Wanaka is genuinely stunning and getting out on it is worth the effort. Kayaking or paddleboarding on the lake is a pretty relaxed way to take it all in, and you can use promo code RANKERS to save 10% if you're keen. If you want something with a bit more grunt, jet boating on the Matukituki River is one of the better wilderness jet boat experiences going around. Small group, proper wilderness feel, and it runs into Mount Aspiring National Park which is hard to beat as a backdrop.
Promo code RANKERS - good deal done!
The Siberia Option Is Worth Knowing About
If you're heading north through Makarora, the fly-walk-jet boat combo out of there is a real standout. You fly in, walk through the valley, and jet boat out. It's the kind of thing that feels genuinely remote in a way that's hard to find. Promo code RANKERS gets you 10% off that one too, which takes a bit of the sting out of it.
For something more mellow, there are small-group lake cruises that combine the water with a bit of a walk on the other side. Good reviews and a nice way to see the lake without doing all the paddling yourself.
Wanaka Region Water Activities
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Hiking Tours
Fresh Water Kayaking
Rafting
Jet Boating
Watersports
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Sailing
Boat Cruises
Fresh Water Fishing