Wanaka Nature Encounter-4WD
Wanaka Nature Encounter - 4WD
Off the beaten track soft adventure tours to ensure you experience the true character of the Wanaka and Queenstown region.
From private 4WD journeys onto iconic high country farms, romantic mountain getaways, Lake Wanaka cruises and exclusive photography tours.
Allow to treat you to Wanaka's favourite places!
Highlights
Morning Lake Wanaka cruise. Native bird watching. See Islands secret, a Lake on top on the island! Afternoon 4WD safari through West Wanaka Station. Mountain-top panoramic views. Historical sites.Regions Visited
You will begin your day with a boat cruise on the pristine waters of Lake Wanaka to Mou Waho Island (20 minutes). Landing on the island you'll be greeted by bird-song, enjoy a 45 minute guided walk to the summit. Your guide will introduce you to the many and varied native plants on the island plus meet the resident family of Buff Weka - always eager to steal anything you happen to drop!! On the summit, you'll see the island's grand secret, a lake on top of an island!! Enjoy "high-tea" with commanding views of Lake Wanaka and surrounding mountains. On your return to the boat play your part in reforesting the island by planting your own native tree before returning to Wanaka for a well-earned lunch break.
Following lunch, you will be collected by Ridgeline Adventures to experience the rugged beauty and solitude of Wanaka's spectacular high country with an exclusive 4WD journey through one of Wanaka's most historic stations (alpine mountain farm) offering a unique insight into Wanaka's rich history, heritage and modern-day farming life. This will be like no other 4WD experience you've ever taken. You'll be wowed by the mountaintop vistas (you drive to over 700m above Lake Wanaka), enjoy the pure mountain air as you take a leisurely stroll through alpine meadows, and ancient forests, discover the fascinating history of early farming life as you wander through the ruins of one of Wanaka's first farmhouses (circa 1865). Assist with checking traps as part of our predator control programme – helping to bring native birds back to the area.
Tour Particulars:
Duration : 7 Hour (Winter) and 8.5 Hours ( summer) Departure Location : Wanaka Marina - Lakeside Road, Wanaka. Departure Time : 9:00am. Departure Dates : Year around,except Christmas day. Pace : Light Adventure Level of fitness required : Moderate
What to bring:
- Sunglasses.
- Camera.
- Sturdy Footwear.
- Warm Top.
- Water Bottle.
NZD420.00
Price includes
- Expert local Wanaka guides.
- Refreshments
Cancellation policy
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 45 days or more before the start of the tour, the cancellation fee will be equivalent to the deposit paid
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 30 to 45 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 25% of the contract price
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 to 30 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 50% of the contract price
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 days or less before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 100% of the contract price
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