Wanaka 4x4 Explorer: Boat & Mountain Adventure | Wanaka Water Taxi | Shaara Deals
Boat across Stevensons Arm then 4x4 up into the mountains above Lake Wānaka, with gourmet picnic, from $320 with Wanaka Water Taxi on Shaara Deals.
Half the day is spent on the water, half of it high above it — Wanaka Water Taxi's 4x4 Explorer, listed on Shaara Deals from $320, mixes a scenic boat cruise with a 4x4 climb into the mountains above Lake Wānaka.
By boat into Stevensons Arm
The adventure departs Wanaka Marina and begins with a 30-minute guided boat tour through the calm waters of Stevensons Arm, past steep walls and jagged peaks that change with every bend, before pulling in at a small beach to disembark and board the 4x4.
Climbing above Lake Wānaka
From there, the 4x4 climbs above the lake until the whole of Lake Wānaka lies beneath you — a panorama of sparkling blue water framed by rugged alpine peaks. Groups are kept small, with a maximum of 5 per vehicle, and the guide shares the history of the farm station, the geology of the surrounding alps, and stories of the early settlers who came here for land, gold, and a better life.
Gourmet picnic included
Refreshments are part of the experience: choose between a Morning Tea of fruit, slices and muffins with tea and plunger coffee, or an Afternoon Tea of fruit, New Zealand cheese and crackers with local wine (white, rosé or red). Groups of 4 or more can mix wine into the morning tea or coffee into the afternoon tea, non-alcoholic options are available, and dietary requirements — including a kids' picnic — are catered for.
Tour details
• Price: From NZD $320.00
• Duration: Approximately 4 hours
• Location: Wanaka
• Departs: Wanaka Marina
• Group size: Maximum 5 per 4x4 vehicle
• Operator: Wanaka Water Taxi
What's included
• 30-minute guided boat tour to and from the 4x4 location
• 4x4 mountain adventure with exclusive access to Mt Burke station
• Gourmet picnic (Morning Tea or Afternoon Tea)
• Knowledgeable guide with informative commentary
FAQ: Wanaka 4x4 Explorer
How do you get to the 4x4? By a 30-minute guided boat tour through Stevensons Arm to a small beach, where you disembark and board the 4x4.
How big are the groups? A maximum of 5 people per 4x4 vehicle; contact Wanaka Water Taxi directly for group bookings over 5.
Is food included? Yes, a gourmet Morning Tea or Afternoon Tea picnic is included, with vegetarian and other dietary requirements catered for.
Book the Wanaka 4x4 Explorer with Wanaka Water Taxi directly through Shaara Deals:
https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a94d00a9c29ad291e862c2a
