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Wanaka Tandem Skydive Over Southern Alps and Lakes
Outdoor & sports activities • From Wanaka

Wanaka Tandem Skydive Over Southern Alps and Lakes

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (292) • 6K+ booked
€ 188.65
Supervised Shooting Experience
Outdoor & sports activities • From Wanaka, Queenstown

Supervised Shooting Experience

English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.9 (7) • 3K+ booked
€ 99.05
Paragliding Adventure with Wanaka Paragliding
Outdoor & sports activities • Otago

Paragliding Adventure with Wanaka Paragliding

English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (17) • 500+ booked
€ 183.69
Queenstown Full-Day 8 Top Spots Small Group Discovery Tour
Spring deal
Tours • From Queenstown

Queenstown Full-Day 8 Top Spots Small Group Discovery Tour

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.9 (20) • 200+ booked
From € 102.20
20 off
Sale
Puzzling World Ticket in Wanaka
Museums • Wanaka

Puzzling World Ticket in Wanaka

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (88) • 6K+ booked
€ 16.19
Arrowtown Wanaka 6 Hours Tour
Tours • From Queenstown

Arrowtown Wanaka 6 Hours Tour

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Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (70) • 1K+ booked
€ 99.05
Queenstown Ski Packages at Cardrona
Outdoor & sports activities • Queenstown

Queenstown Ski Packages at Cardrona

Seasonal
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7+ hrs
Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (37) • 700+ booked
€ 91.59
Arrowtown & Wanaka Half-Day Cultural Small Group Tour
Spring deal
Tours • From Queenstown

Arrowtown & Wanaka Half-Day Cultural Small Group Tour

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.0 (2) • 50+ booked
From € 68.35
20 off
Sale
Wanaka Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Tours • Wanaka

Wanaka Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
New Activity
€ 189.15
Self-Guided Wanaka and Hawea Bike Trails Experience
Outdoor & sports activities • Wanaka

Self-Guided Wanaka and Hawea Bike Trails Experience

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English guided
3-5 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 5.0 (6) • 100+ booked
€ 62.25
1 Hour Happy Hour Cruise on Lake Wanaka
Water activities • Otago

1 Hour Happy Hour Cruise on Lake Wanaka

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English guided
Evening departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (11) • 300+ booked
€ 34.35
Mou Waho Island Cruise & Nature Walk Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • Wanaka

Mou Waho Island Cruise & Nature Walk Tour

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Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.3 (6) • 100+ booked
€ 89.09

Hotels in Wanaka

The Camp - Lake Hawea
Hotels • Wanaka

The Camp - Lake Hawea

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★ 4.1 (251)
From € 50.75
Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts
Hotels • Wanaka

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

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★ 4.5 (851)
From € 151.30
Haka House Wanaka
Hotels • Wanaka

Haka House Wanaka

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★ 4.3 (215)
From € 68.05
Archway Motel & Chalets
Hotels • Wanaka

Archway Motel & Chalets

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★ 4.5 (436)
From € 122.14
Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments
Hotels • Wanaka

Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments

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★ 4.4 (75)
From € 100.68
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
Hotels • Wanaka

Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka

Instant confirmation
★ 4.2 (1,000)
From € 123.09
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka
Hotels • Wanaka

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka

Instant confirmation
★ 3.9 (74)
From € 67.46
Clearbrook Motels Wanaka
Hotels • Wanaka

Clearbrook Motels Wanaka

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★ 4.8 (451)
From € 146.70
Edgewater
Hotels • Wanaka

Edgewater

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★ 4.5 (1,003)
From € 163.95
Manuka Crescent Motel
Hotels • Wanaka

Manuka Crescent Motel

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★ 4.4 (596)
From € 100.54
Cross Hill Lodge & Domes
Hotels • Wanaka

Cross Hill Lodge & Domes

Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (9)
From € 276.28
Alpine Motel
Hotels • Wanaka

Alpine Motel

Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (784)
From € 127.25

Reviews of Wanaka activities

Klook User
2026-06-27 00:20:02
Fantastic 5.0
The tour is packed in one day. Very reasonable and worth the price. Our tour guide Andy is a safe driver, good at communicating and was also very generous in stopping at other beautiful spots apart from listed itinerary to take some shots. highly recommended.
Klook User
2026-05-05 11:33:16
Fantastic 5.0
Amazing choice—couldn’t recommend it more. Loved every stop on the tour, and the guide was both entertaining and informative throughout.
Wu ******
2026-04-26 08:04:50
Fantastic 5.0
Jim is incredibly enthusiastic about service, proactively looking after every member of the group. Everyone looks like a beauty or a handsome person in his photos. He's humorous and friendly. The trip was very enjoyable, Jim gets 100 points!
Klook User
2026-06-05 09:01:16
Fantastic 5.0
Great space to stay for 3-4 nights. Good location. Neat & clean. The couple at the reception are amazing people- very helpful, Friendly and polite.
Vanna ***
2026-04-03 19:07:33
Fantastic 5.0
very well equipped accommodation although was slightly pricey potentially due to it being a peak period. the cleaning was thorough, and the dedicated netflix account was a nice touch. front desk staff were als very prompt and helpful with an item I had left behind.
chu **
2026-04-06 05:31:38
Fantastic 5.0
the skydive experience was great and smooth. we have booked the ultimate photo shooting on their websites. many photos were provided but most of them were failures/ crashy haha. I just uploaded some successful scene photos for you.
Klook客路用户
2026-07-13 01:39:00
Fantastic 5.0
I have to say, my first experience with live-fire shooting was really thrilling. It's suitable for all ages and genders — we all had a great time.
Lin **
2026-06-16 03:20:37
Fantastic 5.0
it was a good experience, clear instruction from pilot. friendly staff
Klook用戶
2026-08-22 15:30:30
Fantastic 5.0
The overall experience was great, and the scenery was beautiful. There were plenty of shuttle buses, and a good variety of restaurants. Unfortunately, one day all the lifts had to be closed due to strong winds, and only the magic carpet was operating.

Wanaka at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Wanaka?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+50%
+25%
Typical
-25%
-50%
+8%
Jan
+18%
Feb
+37%
Mar
+11%
Apr
Busiest +43%
May
0%
Jun
0%
Jul
-44% Quietest
Aug
-30%
Sep
-17%
Oct
-31%
Nov
+7%
Dec

Demand peaks in May (about 43% above a typical month) while August is noticeably quieter (around 44% below a typical month), so travellers from Malaysia should book early for May and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in August. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Wanaka cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

$250
$200
$150
$100
$50
Avg $117 Priciest $236 Cheapest $85
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in November (around USD 85), roughly 64% below the priciest month in August, so heading to Wanaka in November can bring lower activity costs and—as demand is lowest in August—prices don’t fully track the quietest month. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

2 daysLast-minute
12 daysTypical
32 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 12 days ahead, so travellers from Malaysia have flexibility to plan short-notice trips; still, allow more lead time around peak month May when availability tightens. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Wanaka

Local weather

℉℃
  • DEC - FEB
    22°10°

    Summer

  • MAR - MAY
    16°5°

    Fall

  • JUN - AUG
    9°-1°

    Winter

  • SEP - NOV
    16°5°

    Spring

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 2.01NZD

  • Official languages

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Kuala Lumpur

What to know before visiting Wanaka

Quick snapshot of Wanaka and what to expect

Wanaka is a lakeside outdoor hub where Outdoor & sports activities lead bookings, followed by Museums and Tours. Demand rises and falls through the year, with a clear peak in May and much lower demand around August.

Best months to visit and how prices move

According to Klook booking data, May is the busiest month while August is the quietest. Prices, however, peak in August and dip toward November and December — so demand and price don’t move in lockstep here: the quietest month by demand (August) is also the priciest, while late spring and early summer months tend to be more moderately priced. If you want smaller crowds and lower typical prices, consider travelling in November or December; if you prefer the peak-season atmosphere, aim for May.

Tips for travellers from Malaysia

Most travellers from Malaysia book activities around 12 days in advance on Klook, with some booking as early as about a month ahead. For a short trip you can still be flexible—many outdoor activities and tours can be arranged close to travel—but if you plan to visit in May (the busiest month) consider booking earlier to secure preferred slots. Use Klook to compare typical options and lock in activities before you go.

FAQs about Wanaka

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