Mount Iron Summit Walk
A short but rewarding climb up the distinctive roche moutonnée of Mount Iron — a glacially polished rock knob offering 360-degree views over both lakes and all four mountain ranges.
Diamond Lake & Rocky Mountain Walk
A classic Wānaka loop hike through native bush to the mirrored Diamond Lake, then up Rocky Mountain for sweeping views of the Matukituki Valley and Mount Aspiring.
Wānaka Cinema, Arts & Craft Brewery Walk
Explore the cultural side of Wānaka through its unique Cinema Paradiso, local galleries, and the craft breweries and wineries that have put Central Otago on the world map.
Wānaka Town & Puzzling World Walk
Explore Wānaka's vibrant resort town — its galleries, cafés, and iconic illusion museum — then walk to the maze and leaning tower of Puzzling World.
Roy's Peak Summit Hike
Climb the iconic Roy's Peak above Wānaka for the most celebrated viewpoint in the Southern Lakes — a ridge walk rewarding hikers with 360-degree Alpine vistas.
Lake Hāwea & Hunter Valley Walk
Drive to neighbouring Lake Hāwea for a walk along its wilder, less-visited shores and into the Hunter Valley — a remote glacial corridor of extraordinary beauty.
Treble Cone Summer Alpine Walk
In summer, the gondola up Treble Cone ski area opens the high alpine zone above Wānaka — tussock grasslands, kea encounters, and the most dramatic lake views in the region.
Lake Wānaka Foreshore & That Wānaka Tree Walk
Walk the famous Lake Wānaka foreshore from the town centre to the iconic lone willow tree standing in the lake — one of New Zealand's most photographed spots.