Overview
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This is the Wānaka most locals have never seen. We take you well off the beaten track exploring private backroads high into the mountains of West Wānaka Station. The perfect mix of wide open walking trails, alpine meadows, jaw-dropping scenery, and high country farming life. You’ll love helping out and learning about our predator control conservation project along the way too. A relaxed picnic lunch awaits atop Lookout Hill. Don’t feel up to walking all day? No problem, we provide 4WD support so jump in any time and enjoy the view and friendly banter with your guide. A safe, fun and active day of classic kiwi adventure the whole family can enjoy together.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Lake Wanaka
Views of Lake Wanaka The full walk is approximately 20 km with at least 10km on a private hiking track. With you 4WD support vehicle you have the luxury of hiking as much or as little as you like.
Options
Wanaka High Country Walk
Delicious picnic lunch: Choice of locally sourced free-range chicken or vege wrap followed by coffee and sweet treat
What‘s Included
Expert local guide and support vehicle
Private transportation
Private access to exciting backroads of West Wanaka Station
Refreshments
Hiking poles
Please bring your own non single-use bottle of water
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guide Neil was the highlight of our trip
951kelliew,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow, getting to experience the private views on this property coupled with the fascinating stories we got from our guide made this a special day. We loved how connected we felt to the land and the outdoors having the trail to ourselves all day. And the best part was sitting down for lunch with our guide, Neil, and hearing about when he climbed Mount Cook, his prior roles of owning a farm and being a Shepard, and learning more about NZ life. Cannot recommend this day excursion enough and our new goal in life is to live like Neil 🫶☀️.
Lloyd gave us a wonderful...
eric e,Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lloyd gave us a wonderful back country hiking experience. Views were incredible from on high! Very interesting commentary.
Awesome and highly recommended!
JL Brissy,Oct 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We utterly enjoyed our walk with Lloyd's expert guidance. Lloyd knows the country like the back of his hand and shared all the interesting history of the land, vegetation and the township. Never a dull moment and not forgetting the breathtaking lunch spot we were treated to! The natural beauty of NZ is unbeatable and we were totally in awe. Thank you for a memorable day!
Brilliant
jennymX5150HA,Feb 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day, scenery is spectacular, highly recommended it. Best lunch spot in new Zealand and very tasty.
One of Wanaka’s Hidden Gems!
TravelKelani,Apr 18, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This walking tour has been a highlight of our year so far. My wife and I had a FANTASTIC Day out with our guide Neil. He was extremely knowledgable about the area, entertaining us with stories from the past, geological facts and figures, information on farm operations, and pointing out a variety of different aspects of natural beauty found throughout West Wanaka Station. We greatly appreciated his company. The area is without doubt absolutely stunning. The views up the Matukituki Valley into Mt. Aspiring NP are breathtaking, not to forget the view across Lake Wanaka itself. We would happily do this walk again!
A whole new perspective on Wanaka
SamP3598,Jan 7, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark looked after us for a wonderful day. We were picked up from home for the surprisingly short drive to West Wanaka station. The views on the walk are stunning. We stopped at a lookout for morning tea where we were able to see most of the lake. You can walk as much as you want or ride in the 4wd for a few sections making the walk accessible for everyone. Absolutely recommended even if you have lived in Wanaka for years!
Wild, empty and beautiful
GethenWellington,Oct 27, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing day. We were met by Mark in Wanaka town and drove to West Wanaka station ready for great day but unprepared for such astonishing views and natural beauty. This is walk for people who like being in natural vast spaces who don't need or want anything more. We saw a Kea at close range on the way and enjoyed a delicious picnic lunch and then explored the ruins of one of the first settlements in Wanaka which are part of the Station down by the lake. It was a brilliant day and all of our family enjoyed it. The walk isn't too arduous (our youngest is 12) and not to long (14 ish km) and well worth it. Definitely recommend.
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