Adventure
- Canyoning: guided descents of canyons in Lake Wanaka region
- Lake Wanaka: yachties, water skiers, kayakers and wind surfers can take to the waters of the Lake
- Horse trekking: venture into the wilderness of the region
- Walking: numerous walks are available in the area, from one hour to four days
- Mountaineering: go guided mountaineering and trekking in the National Park
- Whitewater kayaking or eco-rafting: on rivers in Lake Wanaka region
- Alpine & Heli Mountain Biking: highest mountain bike tracks in New Zealand
- Rockclimbing: join a rockclimbing trip with instruction, courses and ascents
Other Activities & Attractions
- The New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum: see a collection of flyable World War II fighter aircraft
- Trout fishing: go guided fishing on the lakes, rivers and streams in the area. The region offers superb brown and rainbow trout fishing
- Wanaka Transport Museum: witness a unique private collection representing many facets of transport, from cars to fire engines, bicycles to army tanks, model cars to aircraft
- Flightseeing: scenic flights throughout the South Island's alpine region; Milford Sound, Mt Cook and Mt Aspiring. Remote area landings are available in Mt Aspiring National Park for trampers, climbers and hunters
Winter Activities
- Heli-skiing: experience heli-skiing and heli-boarding
- The skifields of Cardrona and Treble Cone, and Snow Farm