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Top 4 cultural & heritage things to do in Wanaka

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Wanaka, paced for actual seeing.

  1. 'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka, Wanaka1

    1. 'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

    5.0· 92 reviews· 3 hours

    Experience this one-of-a-kind wine tasting with a fascinating Māori culture spin! Learn about Māori history and their experiences of this region while sampling many wonderful wines. Of the wineries listed we will visit 2, if you have a preference please let me know.

  2. Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka, Wanaka2

    2. Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

    5.0· 326 reviews· 1.3 hours

    Lets us take you on amazing Jet boat ride down the Mighty Clutha river. Amazing world renowned scenery , snow capped mountains and the famous Historic Red Bridge". The Clutha river is the second longest river in New Zealand. The river flows swiftly through the Upper Clutha Valley between ancient glacial terraces. We will take you through the long section called the "Snake" before reaching a rare switchback feature called the 'Devils Nook". Before heading back upstream to take in the magnificent views of the mountains.

  3. Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+), Wanaka3

    3. Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+)

    5.0· 273 reviews· 3.5 hours

    Saddle up on this very unique horse trekking experience, just 20 minutes from Wanaka. The half-day High Country Pub horse trek takes you up into the beautiful mountains of Cardrona Valley allowing breath taking views of the surrounding Pisa and Crown Ranges and Cardrona Ski Area. No riding experience is necessary as all tuition is provided, however if you want to cut loose there are many chances for trotting and cantering on this ride and a stopover at the historic Cardrona Hotel to stretch your legs and enjoy a drink on us! Please note we do not "JUST WALK" on this ride **PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR HORSE RIDING ABILITY UPON BOOKING SO THE APPROPRIATE HORSES ARE SELECTED FOR YOUR RIDE**

  4. Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk, Wanaka4

    4. Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

    4.9· 77 reviews· 3 hours

    Cruise to unique Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk to the natural glacial lake on top of the island . Once aboard our fast lake cruiser, guests can relax in comfort and enjoy a 30 minute cruise among spectacular mountain scenery with commentary on local history, geology and culture. On the island you will have 2 hours ashore for a guided walk. Learn about the island and its unique bird-life from our knowledgeable guides as you hike to the summit enjoying outstanding photo opportunities. Mou Waho Island is a predator-free Department of Conservation nature reserve with a natural glacial formed lake at its summit. Here you can see first-hand results of conservation efforts including the rare flightless Buff Weka (extinct on the mainland since 1920), the Mountain Stone Weta and many other native birds. Please note that the walk goes up 150 m vertically over 1 km.

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