Wanaka 4x4 Explorer The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure | 4 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Small-group tour, max of 5 per vehicle
  • Exclusive acces to Mt. Burke Station
  • Afternoon Tour includes Afternoon Tea: Cheese and crackers, etc. with a local wine, or non alcoholic drink.
  • Driver/guide
  • Return boat trip.
  • Morning Tours include Morning Tea: Coffee & Tea with treats and a selection of fruit.
  • Gourmet Picnic
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure Wanaka’s boat and 4×4 tour brings you the best of both worlds with views from the lake and land looking over remote islands and National Parks. From start to finish we are off the beaten path, no people, truly remote, truly stunning. The best place to enjoy the views and your gourmet picnic!  The 4 hour tour departs from the Wanaka Marina and includes a 20 minutes boat ride to and from the base of Mt. Burke where you and your guide board our 4x4. 

Itinerary

  • Wanaka Water Taxi and Wanaka 4x4 Explorer (Pass By)

    We will meet you on the jetty of the Wanaka Marina on Lakeside Road. Parking is very limited in the marina and not allowed on the graveled area. You can drive past the marina and park on the left side of Lakeside Rd once it turns up the hill. Or walk from the town center.

  • Lake Wanaka

    Wanaka’s boat and 4×4 tour brings you the best of both worlds with views from the lake and land looking over remote islands and the National Park. From start to finish we are off the beaten path, no people, truly remote, truly stunning. Your trip starts by boating up Lake Wanaka towards the head of Stevenson’s arm with tremendous views of glacier carved mountains, a constantly changing vista of steep walls and alpine peaks. We cruise past Stevenson’s Island to our landing point at the foot of Mt Burke. Boarding our 4×4 Vehicle we climb above the lake, your view expands until all of Lake Wanaka lays before you in a stunning panorama of crystal clear blue water and the alpine peaks of Mount Aspiring National Park. Take some time to enjoy the solitude and enjoy the best view in Wanaka! Your guide will give you an insight into the history of the farm station and the geology of the Alps and some of the stories of the early settlers while you enjoy your gourmet picnic.

    4 hours

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • There are no toilets on this tour, but bushes.
  • Please dress appropriately, it can be colder on the mountain so bring a jacket.

Free Cancellation

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Amazing views and informative guides. Loved it!!

Published on Mar, 2025

One of the highlights of our trip. We booked the 4x4 and Mou Waho tours back to back and really had a fantastic time. The guides were really informative and friendly. The 4x4 provided some thrilling driving to the most amazing lookout over the Lake and islands. The food was lovely and the experience didn't feel rushed at all. The afternoon to the island allowed a hike to the top to see the "island on a lake on an island on a lake on an island on an ocean!" Nice walk and great views, especially if you carry on up to the second lookout. Thanks to Wanaka Water Taxi for a fantastic day.

Best 4x4 experience

Published on Feb, 2025

This was a great adventure! Thank you to Sean, Tony and Krystal for the wonderful boat ride and 4x4 ride up the mountain to not only see a beautiful landscape but to experience the strong and changing winds. They also served us a wonderful light lunch that was delicious. Everything was amazing! Would highly recommend. Great company to use.

Superb!

Published on Feb, 2025

An amazing time with Crystal and Sean, me and my parents had an amazing time. Very good views for minimal physical exertion, and very good chats!

AMAZING TRIP

Published on Feb, 2025

We booked last minute, what a brilliant time and the scenery was fantastic. Shaun took us to the top of the mountain where only the people booked on the tour were able to go. His knowledge of the area and NZ is outstanding. The picnic at the top was well prepared. Worth every penny a must on your bucket list.

Great way to see Lake Wanaka!

Published on Feb, 2025

Fantastic tour with very friendly and knowledgeable guides. Amazing views from the water and the station. Climbed to about 1,000m in the 4WD for incredible views from the side of a mountain over Lake Wanaka. Highly recommended.

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