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Wanaka Cultural & Theme Activities

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Eco Wanaka Adventures - Heli Hiking

Eco Wanaka Adventures - Heli Hiking

Heli Hiking - Wanaka

Come with us to walk through Middle-earth, following the very footsteps of the "Dwarves and Bilbo" as they traversed the "Misty Mountains", as seen in the Hobbit Trilogy. Or let us take you on a helicopter flight to three pristine emerald Alpine Lakes bordering on Mt Aspiring National Park at 1400m.

"Misty Mountains" Heli Hike - a Wanaka Heli Hike & Walking Adventure


Trip duration: 4.5 hrs
Grade: Moderate
Season: November to April, weather dependent

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10-Day South Island Adventure from Christchurch

10-Day South Island Adventure from Christchurch

Multi-day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $1775.00 per person

This 10-day small-group tour, will take you on a remarkable adventure around the lower South Island of New Zealand with a knowledgeable local guide. Guaranteed to take you further off the beaten track, the "Haast" tour journeys down the wild west coast of New Zealand, visiting Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Wanaka and the vibrant lakeside town of Queenstown. Visit Fiordland, revered as one of New Zealand's most scenic national parks and enjoy a boat cruise through Doubtful Sound. Return north via... More...

Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

Air Tour - Wanaka - Starting from $560.00 per person

Fly further and see more when you fly with us from Wanaka. Fly to Milford Sound through two of New Zealand’s most picturesque national parks. View alpine lakes nestled amongst snowcapped mountain peaks and pristine glaciers, with vast rain forest and cascading waterfalls visible from every seat! Locally owned with an excellent safety record.

Mount Cook + Fox Franz & Tasman Glaciers and Mount Aspiring & Glaciers are other options available, giving you the opportunity to... More...


Glenorchy Lord of the Rings Off-Road 4X4 Adventure from Queenstown

Glenorchy Lord of the Rings Off-Road 4X4 Adventure from Queenstown

4WD Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $175.00 per person

Enjoy getting off the beaten track with this exciting off road 4x4 tour in Glenorchy!
Accessing Queenstown’s hidden scenic gems means leaving the highway and taking to the back roads to unveil a world you’d never know existed. As a local family owned and operated business, with years of local knowledge, our Off Road 4x4 guides know how to navigate the long-forgotten adventure trails to amazing gold rush settlements and stunning scenery now forever captured on film by Lord of the Rings. More...

Half-Day Mount Aspiring National Park Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk from Wanaka

Half-Day Mount Aspiring National Park Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk from Wanaka

Jet Boating - Wanaka - Starting from $239.00 per person

Come deep into the Matukituki Valley on the most exciting 4-hour jet boating adventure in New Zealand, beneath the spectacular scenery of Glaciers and Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film locations, into world heritage Mount Aspiring National Park. Flowing from Glaciers, the pristine waters of the Matukituki River are perfect to experience the longest and most spectacular jet boat tour in New Zealand. Travel at speed over shallow braids, drift into turns and yes… experience exciting spins,... More...


Paradise Valley Full Day Tour

Paradise Valley Full Day Tour

Day Tour - South Island - Starting from $360.00 per person

Paradise Valley full day tour is the perfect activity for families and small groups, offering flexibility to accommodate your personal interests whether they be walking, photography or viewing movie locations of Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit. This tour will allow you to leave your worries behind as you take your time exploring all the Glenorchy region has to offer. It is the ultimate tour for those wanting a leisurely day with great food, and optional walks. So if you’re looking for stunning... More...

Blue Pools Guided Run

Blue Pools Guided Run

Maori - Wanaka - Starting from $109.00 per person

You can’t leave Wanaka unless you have taken a trip to the iconic Blue Pools at the start of the Haast Pass. The track winds its way through Beech forest and across a swing bridge to a viewing platform over the Blue Pools. This well known and photographed spot is an easy 30 min return run and suitable for all abilities. Combine this run with any number of other shorter runs we have available. 

Pickup time from 7am, approximate time for tour is 3 hours. Single supplement... More...


Full-Day Routeburn Track Guided Hike from Queenstown

Full-Day Routeburn Track Guided Hike from Queenstown

Hiking - Walking - Queenstown - Starting from $325.00 per person

Explore a portion of the famous Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand’s ‘Great Walks,' on a day trip to the stunning Mt Aspiring National Park. Hike at a moderate pace on a trail that rises gradually from meadows and forest towards snow-capped peaks and hear informative commentary about the region and its flora and fauna from your expert guide. Lunch and snacks along with round-trip transport from Queenstown are included. More...

Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour

Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour

Movie Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $790.00 per person

See the land where The Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed. After a complimentary hotel pickup, you will arrive and meet your helicopter pilot, who was the actual film pilot for the movies. You will fly along the Shotover River, over the mountain range from the opening scene of The Two Towers on the way to landing on a glacier alongside the Misty Mountains and get a sense of what it might be like to cross The Redhorn Pass. You will head across to Glenorchy via the Dart Valley and Mt Earnslaw... More...

Lord of the Rings Full day tour - Queenstown, New Zealand

Lord of the Rings Full day tour - Queenstown, New Zealand

Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $299.00 per person

Our full one day 'Into the Vale of Wizards' Lord of the Rings location tour visiting Glenorchy and Paradise. See Ithilien, Isengard, Amon Hen, Nan curunir and a private location used in The Hobbit. Enjoy a restaurant platter style lunch with views over Mt Earnslaw; another spectacular location used during the filming of the trilogy.
Enjoy props and weapons from both movie trilogies and listen as the guides share behind the scenes knowledge. Also receive a souvenir pack to take home with... More...

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Alpine Escape - Holiday Home.

Situated 3 km from Puzzling World in Wanaka, Alpine Escape offers accommodation with a kitchen. This holiday home has a...

14-Day South Island Adventure Tour from Christchurch14-Day South Island Adventure Tour from Christchurch - Multi-day Tour - Christchurch. Starting from $3115.00 per person.

This 14-day tour of the South Island of New Zealand will take you on a remarkable adventure, taking you further off the...

 

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