Wanaka luxury vacations hand-crafted by our New Zealand specialists.

A smaller and quieter alternative to Queenstown, Wanaka is both inspiring and unexpected. 

Surrounded by the Southern Alps and alongside a lake, cruise tours and glacier landings are a popular choice with travelers, as are horse riding, fishing and stargazing by night. 

Get to know the locals on a farm tour or have a close encounter with a Weka at Mou Waho Island. 

The quirky birds are harmless, but quick to steal your biscuit when you’re not looking. Back in town, the unexpected comes into play. 

For a small town, Wanaka’s food scene is far more developed than you’d expect, and you can’t make a wrong choice of which award-winning cuisine to try. 

The Wanaka Farmer’s Market is the perfect place to sample multiple things, touting locally made chocolates and cakes alongside delectable breads, pastries and more. 

Still need a place to start? We quite enjoyed Kika – a relaxed and friendly spot serving family-style share plates.