Wanaka Lakeview Holiday Park

What to do in Wanaka

Looking for adventure...

We love the flexibility and friendly staff – you can find their set-up on the lake front, where they will chat with you about what you prefer to do – there’s short rental options for self-guided kayaking to paddle out to Ruby Island or view the lakefront from a stand-up paddleboard. To adventure further you can take a fully guided trip on the Lake or whizz down the Clutha river.

Jet Boating

Get out for some fun on the Clutha river and see a different side of Lake Wanaka. Take a trip with Go Jet or Lakeland.

River Journeys

Explore the Matukituki river by jet boat and on foot. Upgrade to the packraft adventure to get a true taste of the wilderness experience.

If you've got a head for heights:

Wild Wire

Climb alongside Twin Falls in West Wanaka, the highest via ferrata in the world.

Skydive Wanaka

Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and experience the stunning scenery of the Southern Alps.

Paragliding

Enjoy a breath-taking tandem paraglide flight from Treble Cone mountain.

Cardrona - bike park and mountain carting

The highest bike park in NZ has trails for all abilities, or you can let gravity do the work on the mountain cart trails.

Hikes - whether you’ve got a spare 10 minutes, or 6 hours to commit!

That Wanaka Tree - 10 minutes

Just a ten minute walk from the Holiday Park, we couldn’t leave out NZ's most photographed tree!

Mt. Iron - 1 hour

A one-hour loop takes you up above the town and lake, with great views towards Hawea and the Cardrona Valley.

Rocky Mountain/Diamond Lake - 3 hours

It’s a 25 minute walk to Diamond lake and the Wanaka Lookout, then you can choose to commit to the rest of the three hour loop track that takes you up through the bush and out onto the tops for stunning views towards Mt. Aspiring National Park.

Roys Peak - 5/6 hours

A very popular day walk, taking about 5-6 hours return, where persevering with the steep slog rewards you with magnificent views of Wanaka and the Southern Alps.

Family fun and around town

For kids, and the young at heart:

Puzzling World

A Wanaka classic - the illusion rooms, puzzle centre and maze will baffle the adults as well as kids.

Boat trip to Moa Waho

This unique island on Lake Wanaka is a protected nature reserve, you can have tea and biscuits with the friendly Weka whilst enjoying the view of a lake on an island, on a lake on an island. It makes sense when you see it!

Head out there with Eco Wanaka, the Wanaka Water Taxi or Wanaka Lake Cruises.

Crossfire

Archery, crazy golf, shooting range – if you can’t decide you can do it all in one place!

Lavender Farm

Not just a beautiful walk through the Lavender fields, you can also meet the resident animals and enjoy an ice cream at the café.

Toy and Transport Museum

The largest collection of toys on the southern hemisphere.

If the weather isn’t co-operating:

Wanaka is lucky enough to have two quirky, cool cinemas. Visit Cinema Paradiso and take your pick of comfy sofas and chairs - remember to grab a fresh baked cookie in the interval. Or head to Ruby’s cinema to check out the latest movies in luxury, transporting you to a time when going to the cinema was an event.

Basecamp Climbing Centre

Where climbing wall meets theme park, Clip ‘n Climb is like nothing you’ve climbed before!

Realm Virtual Reality Centre

Become part of the game and discover a whole new universe.

Our top picks for food and drink

Eat out at:

Kika - This unique award-winning restaurant serves comfort food like you've never seen it before. We recommend ordering as many small sharing plates as you can handle - but make sure to leave room for dessert!

Big Fig – slow food, served fast. Choose at the counter and fill your plate with numerous delicious options. You can’t go wrong but we highly recommend the lamb shawarma.

Fed Deli – Tucked away off Helwick Street Federal Diner and Deli is a local favourite for brunch and a great coffee. Try the almond croissants and you won't regret it.

Wine and beer tasting:

Rippon is a pleasant 20 minute walk from the Holiday Park and offers free wine-tasting by appointment. The tasting room at Maude winery is a 15 minute walk or five minute drive - enjoy a glass whilst taking in the views from above the golf course, across the lake.

A half-hour walk from our Park you can enjoy a drink and a front row seat for the brewing process at Rhyme and Reason's taproom. Then cross the road and swing by the cellar door at Ground Up to check out their award-winning beers - there's always something a bit different on the go.

Winter

Looking for Snow?

All approx. 45 minutes drive from the Holiday Park:

Cardrona

There’s something for everyone at this alpine resort - with ski and board lessons, Kid’s club, gondola rides and cafés. And of course plenty of trails for those looking for their fix of Winter excitement!

Treble Cone

The largest ski area in the South island has long runs and legendary off-piste terrain surrounded by outrageous views of Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps.

Snow Farm

A great option with kids, the ‘Snow Fun Zone’ offers tons of snow-based fun with tubing, snow-shoeing plus this is the place for cross-country skiing.