Wanaka 4x4 Explorer: Ultimate Off-Road Lake & Mountain Views
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The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure Wanaka’s boat and 4×4 tour brings you the best of both worlds with views from the lake and land looking over remote islands and National Parks. From start to finish we are off the beaten path, no people, truly remote, truly stunning. The best place to enjoy the views and your gourmet picnic! The 4 hour tour departs from the Wanaka Marina and includes a 20 minutes boat ride to and from the base of Mt. Burke where you and your guide board our 4x4.
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chrissM1920TR, 3/29/2025 5:31:17 PM
Hard to describe how stunning this trip was. Guides are great, views are once in a lifetime. Highly recommend this to everyone.
705debp, 3/25/2025 3:38:49 AM
Amazing tour. Tour guides were excellent, friendly and very knowledgeable. Boat ride across the lake and 4 wheel drive experience was just amazing. Morning tea was delicious and had the best views. Would recommend trying this if you come to Wānaka
Safari59017345039, 3/24/2025 6:18:01 PM
We had an amazing time on the Wanaka Water Taxi and 4X4 Explorer tour. Krystal was awesome to coordinate with and is a great boat captain. We met at the dock. Krystal and Tony took us across Lake Wanaka to an exclusive area that only they have the authority to operate on. Tony took us up the steep incline to the top and some amazing panoramic views. The tour is for up to 4 people and that day is was just my wife and I. We highly recommend this breathtaking excursion and Krystal and Tony couldn’t have been any nicer!
SteveC973, 3/9/2025 3:49:07 PM
Great adventure. Lovely trip across the lake, proper off road track drive up to scenic view points across lake, with several stop offs and interesting commentary along the way. Picnic at the top with amazing views over lakes and mountains. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Passport313209, 3/2/2025 1:27:45 AM
One of the highlights of our trip. We booked the 4x4 and Mou Waho tours back to back and really had a fantastic time. The guides were really informative and friendly. The 4x4 provided some thrilling driving to the most amazing lookout over the Lake and islands. The food was lovely and the experience didn't feel rushed at all. The afternoon to the island allowed a hike to the top to see the "island on a lake on an island on a lake on an island on an ocean!" Nice walk and great views, especially if you carry on up to the second lookout. Thanks to Wanaka Water Taxi for a fantastic day.
Coop5356, 2/20/2025 1:46:49 AM
This was a great adventure! Thank you to Sean, Tony and Krystal for the wonderful boat ride and 4x4 ride up the mountain to not only see a beautiful landscape but to experience the strong and changing winds. They also served us a wonderful light lunch that was delicious. Everything was amazing! Would highly recommend. Great company to use.
V755IAjoem, 2/16/2025 12:57:08 AM
An amazing time with Crystal and Sean, me and my parents had an amazing time. Very good views for minimal physical exertion, and very good chats!
neilmE1465QM, 2/11/2025 1:59:12 AM
We booked last minute, what a brilliant time and the scenery was fantastic. Shaun took us to the top of the mountain where only the people booked on the tour were able to go. His knowledge of the area and NZ is outstanding. The picnic at the top was well prepared. Worth every penny a must on your bucket list.
FrankGeorge, 2/2/2025 3:41:27 AM
Fantastic tour with very friendly and knowledgeable guides. Amazing views from the water and the station. Climbed to about 1,000m in the 4WD for incredible views from the side of a mountain over Lake Wanaka. Highly recommended.
Meghan_H, 1/26/2025 6:58:50 PM
Thanks to tour guide Tony and skipper Hannah for a great experience. We were a group of four including two older but adventurous family members, and this outing was just the right amount of excitement and activity for them. Hannah and Tony made things safe and fun, we learned a lot from the both of them, the boat ride up the late to Mount Burke Station was super scenic, and the picnic next to the 4x4 vehicle up high on Mount Burke was a stunning experience.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- There are no toilets on this tour, but bushes.
- Please dress appropriately, it can be colder on the mountain so bring a jacket.
Departure point
We depart from the newer jetty with the silver bridge in the Wanaka Marina. Parking is not available for that length of time in the Wanaka Marina. But you can drive 200m past the marina, to where the road splits. You can park on the left hand side of both roads right after the split.Return details
The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure Wanaka’s boat and 4×4 tour brings you the best of both worlds with views from the lake and land looking over remote islands and National Parks. From start to finish we are off the beaten path, no people, truly remote, truly stunning. The best place to enjoy the views and your gourmet picnic! The 4 hour tour departs from the Wanaka Marina and includes a 20 minutes boat ride to and from the base of Mt. Burke where you and your guide board our 4x4.Redemption
Meeting point at the Wanaka Water Taxi boat on the bigger jetty in the Wanaka Marina on Lakeside Rd.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund















