Wanaka is a picturesque lakeside, alpine resort town perfectly situated in the heart of the Southern Lakes of Central Otago – some of New Zealand’s most perfect terrain for hiking and exploring. Wanaka Tramping, Hiking and Guided Walks explore some of New Zealand's most dramatic landscapes – including the World Heritage listed permanently snow-capped Mt Aspiring National Park and the world famous Routeburn Track (one of New Zealand's Great Walks). Wanaka region boasts an incredibly diverse terrain for trekking and hiking including; lush rainforest, rugged mountain ranges, high country tussock grassland and lake dominated alpine valleys.
Wanaka trekking, tramping, hiking and guided walks include a wide selection of options to suit a range of budgets, levels of fitness and tastes and even include jetboat-hiking and heli-hiking – allowing you to start your hike in remote pristine locations. Wanaka walking tracks range from short walks to multiday alpine hikes. Alpine climates are extremely changeable so always go hiking fully prepared on mountain treks regardless of the weather forecast.