




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.
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.
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Wanaka 4x4 Explorer The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $189 per person for this Wanaka experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We depart from the newer jetty with the silver bridge in the Wanaka Marina. Parking is not available for that length of time in the Wanaka Marina. But you can drive 200m past the marina, to where the road splits. You can park on the left hand side of both roads right after the split. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 5 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 103 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Aqua Adventures Wanaka LTD trading as Wanaka Water taxi Wanaka 4x4 Explorer.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wanaka 4x4 Explorer The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure | 4 hours | 5.0 (103) | $189 | |
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