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Wanaka is said to be the takeoff point for many outdoor adventures in the nearby mountains, forests and lakes. Eco Wanaka Adventures are specialists in guided walks, heli-hikes and lake cruising in and around Lake Wanaka and the surrounding Mount Aspiring National Park.
Eco Wanaka have a wide range of tours and options to offer, making the most of the varied natural attractions in the area surrounding their Wanaka base.
There are many track walks to choose from depending on your interests and walking fitness. Out on the tracks you can find striking landmarks such Rob Roy Glacier, or Diamond Lake.
Eco Wanaka also conduct heli-hikes over the alpine lakes or the “Misty Mountains” that were featured in the Lord of the Rings films.
If you don’t fancy walking or flying, you can venture out by boat for a nature tour on Lake Wanaka and the Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve.
Chris Riley and his team of informed and friendly guides will meander through the mountains and forests or over the lakes with you, ensuring you know everything you need to about this astounding area of New Zealand. Chris was born and bred in New Zealand and has a breadth of experience sailing and guiding all over the world, including ice diving in Antarctica and trekking in Nepal.
Atop a plateau overlooking some of New Zealand's most spectacular wilderness. The 55,000 hectare estate comprises of four adjoining high country sheep stations that stretch from Glendhu Bay in Wanaka all the way to Arrowtown, near Queenstown. The Homestead itself is just 20 minutes from central Wanaka.
Mahu Whenua is made up of four luxurious suites that sleep up to two people each, or it’s available for up to 12 guests if booked exclusively.
It’s the perfect place to take in some classic New Zealand scenery – grand mountains, alpine lakes, meandering rivers and winding valleys.
Guests can enjoy the sprawling farmhouse kitchen, a large living room, library and games room, not to mention the stables, swimming pool and spa.
The Homestead’s eco credentials are undeniable too – it’s entirely run on solar power and has an on-site water supply.
Minaret Station is only accessible by helicopter and is positioned at the head of a picturesque glacial valley in the Southern Alps near Wanaka.
It is set at an elevation of 915 metres.

Minaret Station is a 50,000 acre high country working farm, home to 10,000 deer, 7,000 sheep and 1,000 cattle. Guests stay at one of the four Alpine Chalets each linked by raised wooden boardwalks to the central Alpine Lodge, which houses two seperate living areas, a well stocked library and cellar as well as first class dining facilities.
Whilst here you can explore the wilderness of the South Island. Aside from the luxury accommodation, Minaret Station offers guided hiking, fly-fishing, heli-skiing and heli-hiking.
Lakeside Apartments are the only luxurious, 5-Star Qualmark apartment accommodation in the heart of Wanaka – just a stone’s throw from the lakeshore.

The perfect place to stay, a rare and romantic retreat from which you can explore the splendour of the outdoors, indulge in a relaxing holiday or concentrate on business.
Be warned: the comfort of your home-away-from-home may tempt you to spend more blissful time indoors!
Before you even step outside the resort accommodation, you will discover magnificent lake and mountain views from every one of our spacious, serviced-daily apartments.
Within a heartbeat of our doorstep, you will be enjoying fine shops and cafes or sharing your children’s joyful discovery of the nearby playground.
Indulge in our spas and large outdoor pools and BBQ area with lake and mountain views.

Enjoy our outstanding housekeeping and excellent customer service at this central hotel. Please do ask our friendly, knowledgeable, local team about exploring our pristine, alpine home town in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Lakes.
Just one hours’ drive from Queenstown, discover Wanaka and Lakeside Apartments beside the lake; be at home in the heart of our town.
Every experience we create is tailored to you. Tell us what inspires you, and we’ll design a New Zealand trip you’ll never forget.










