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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.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
There are no toilets on this tour, but bushes.
Please dress appropriately, it can be colder on the mountain so bring a jacket.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Small-group tour, max of 5 per vehicle
Exclusive acces to Mt. Burke Station
Driver/guide
Return boat trip.
Coffee and/or Tea
Gourmet Picnic
Alcoholic Beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Operated by Aqua Adventures Wanaka LTD trading as Wanaka Water taxi Wanaka 4x4 Explorer
72 reviews
David D,
Dec 20, 2024
Great experience to ride a 4x4 up to the mountain. Hanah and Tony are friendly. Do take your lunch before the tour as the picnic was at late afternoon.
Colin W,
Nov 16, 2024
This was the best experience of our lives. From beginning to end, the wow factor kept climbing till the ultimate view. Hannah our water taxi skipper was wonderful with her expertise as we cruised past Stephensons island to our farm destination where Tony was waiting to welcome us in his Discovery 4 WD. It has snowed the previous night and the mountains were beautifully capped, which was magnificent on the beautiful sunny day. Tony then gave us a excellent historical drive up to the top of the Peninsula. With each bend in the steep off road adventure, there were even better vistas and surprises. The ultimate was the destination for the most magnificent view of the lake and 360 degree surrounds. We then enjoyed a beautiful snack sitting on the lookout taking it all in. The return home was also exciting as Hannah helped and towed a disabled boat with 2 passengers behind us back to the Wharf. In all, the best day ever. We would like to particularly like to thank the tour management for changing our tour from the previous rainy windy day.
Karen S,
Mar 31, 2024
It was the perfect day to do this trip! Travelled with my family and 2 year old son. The 4x4 ride up the mountains was the best plus the nice picnic setup while you enjoy the view at peak. Very friendly guides made the trip even more special. Highly recommend!
Jeffrey L,
Mar 23, 2024
The tour was beautiful exciting and had wonderful views. I enjoyed it but if your skittish the jeep climb up the mountain is intense a true 4 wheel experience. I would absolutely recommend it.
Ernest P,
Mar 17, 2024
From start to finish excellent guides the 4x4 experience was amazing you can’t stop looking at the views spectacular