Boat Tours in Wanaka

Lake Wanaka is the centre of nearly every boat tour out of town, from island cruises to jet boating, with a couple of options that push further afield to Milford Sound and Lake Dunstan. Our Wanaka boat tours cover island cruises, jet skiing, jet boating and combined cycling and boat day trips.

Island Cruises on Lake Wanaka

The Mou Waho Island Cruise Nature Walk hikes to a small lake sitting on top of an island in the middle of Lake Wanaka, the Ruby Island Cruise Photo Walk covers a shorter stop closer to town, and the Stevensons Island Cruise Nature Walk reaches a quieter island with views back to Mount Aspiring.

Sunset and Relaxed Cruising

The Happy Hour Cruise Lake Wanaka covers the lake at its most relaxed pace, drink in hand as the sun drops behind the surrounding peaks.

Jet Skiing and Jet Boating

The Lake Wanaka Jet Ski Tour covers the lake at speed under your own control, and the Jetboat and Wilderness Walk pairs a river run with time on foot in native bush.

Boat Tours Beyond the Lake

The Milford Glacier Flight and Cruise from Wanaka pairs a scenic flight with a Milford Sound cruise in a single day, and The Ultimate Lake Dunstan Experience combines a 42 kilometre cycle along the Lake Dunstan Trail with a return boat trip from Clyde to Cromwell aboard the Dunstan Explorer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Lake Wanaka island cruise has the most unusual sight? The Mou Waho Island Cruise Nature Walk is the standout, hiking to a small lake sitting on top of the island itself.

Is there a relaxed boat tour option for sunset on Lake Wanaka? Yes, the Happy Hour Cruise Lake Wanaka covers the lake at a slower pace as the sun sets behind the surrounding peaks.

Can I combine cycling with a boat trip near Wanaka? Yes, The Ultimate Lake Dunstan Experience combines a self guided cycle along the Lake Dunstan Trail with a return boat trip aboard the Dunstan Explorer.

Is there a boat tour that reaches Milford Sound from Wanaka? Yes, the Milford Glacier Flight and Cruise from Wanaka pairs a scenic flight with a Milford Sound cruise in a single day trip.

What is included in the Jetboat and Wilderness Walk? This tour combines a jet boat ride on the river with a guided walk through native bush nearby.