Location

Wānaka is this amazing place offering an experience or an indulgence for everyone. Surrounded by breath-taking mountains and expansive Lakes and Rivers, there are options to explore by foot, bike, snow, horseback, boat or air, to suit all tastes.

Or there’s the relaxed approach of fabulous restaurants, cafe’s, family friendly attractions, wineries and craft breweries to discover.

ski / snowboard

Treble Cone

For the confident skiers/ riders
Excellent steep and technical terrain
Amazing back-country touring
Best opportunity for Kea spotting!

Cardrona

Family orientated, very friendly vibe
Amazing terrain park
Excellent back-country
Check out Captains Cafe for THE BEST alpine pizza

Snow Farm

55kms of Cross-Country trails
Snow-fun and tubing zone for families
A must do in winter – It’s fun, physical & hilarious with friends!

Heli-ski

Why not – it’s epic!

Explore Wanaka

Professional, guided experiences catered to your group

Hike

Wānaka has a walk or hiking option suitable for everyone. From family friendly low impact short walks, to great overnight multi-day tramps. Our favourites below or check out Lake Wanaka Tourism for a comprehensive list.

Short Walks

Mt Iron
Clutha Outlet Track

Half Day Hikes (≈4hrs)

Fern Burn Hut
Rob Roy Glacier
Diamond Lake Rocky Mountain Track
Sawyer Burn Track

Full Day Hikes (≈6hrs)

Roys Peak
Newcastle Track
Mt Aspiring hut

Short Overnight

Mt Aspiring hut
Fern Burn Hut
Pakituhi Hut

bike

We are passionate bikers and offer complementary bikes here at Oasis.

Half day

Sticky Forest
Deans Bank
Hikuwai
Water Fall Creek & Glendu Bay Track

Full day adventures

Minaret Burn
Mt Aspiring Hut

Commercial

Bike Glendu; groomed and fabulous pedal access trails
Cardrona; lift accessed downhill trails
Wanaka Bike Tours; guided Heli biking

Water BAsed

When it comes to the magnificent of our lake your options are numerous. Simply enjoy a summers swim surrounded by breathtaking views, a sunset cruise or indulge in adventure.