Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps
South Island · Wanaka

Wanaka —
the South's finest secret.

An alpine lake. A lone willow tree. Mountains that rise straight from the water. Wanaka is everything Queenstown promises, and quieter.

Alpine Lake Skiing Mt Aspiring National Park Wanaka Tree Wilderness Heli
About Wanaka

Quieter, wilder,
more extraordinary.

Wanaka sits at the northern end of Lake Wanaka — a 192km² expanse of crystal-clear water framed by the Southern Alps. While Queenstown draws the crowds, Wanaka rewards those who seek something more considered.

It is New Zealand's premier ski destination for those who know — Treble Cone is the largest ski area on the South Island, with uncrowded terrain and 360-degree views that draw skiers from Japan, Europe, and the Americas season after season.

Beyond winter, Wanaka is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage wilderness of glaciers, river valleys, and alpine peaks that rivals anything the Alps can offer, without the infrastructure.

Mount Aspiring National Park
Quick Facts

Wanaka at a glance

192km²Lake Wanaka surface area
1,960mTreble Cone peak altitude
355,000haMt Aspiring National Park
UNESCOWorld Heritage status
What We Arrange

Private Wanaka
experiences

Wanaka's wilderness is best experienced privately. We arrange helicopter access to untouched glaciers, private ski guides on Treble Cone's off-piste terrain, and dawn photography sessions at the Wanaka Tree before any other visitors arrive.

Glacier Helicopter Experience
Heli & Alpine

Glacier Helicopter Experience

Private helicopter to the remote glaciers of Mount Aspiring National Park -- land on ice and walk where no road can take you.

Private Ski Guide -- Treble Cone
Winter Sport

Private Ski Guide -- Treble Cone

Personal ski guide on Treble Cone's uncrowded terrain -- from groomed runs to back-country gates, tailored to your ability and ambition.

Wanaka Tree at Dawn
Photography

Wanaka Tree at Dawn

A private early-morning session at the iconic Wanaka Tree before any other visitors -- with a local photographer on hand to capture the moment perfectly.

Mt Aspiring Day Trek
Wilderness

Mt Aspiring Day Trek

Private guided day walk into Mount Aspiring National Park -- choosing the terrain and difficulty to match your group, with a packed gourmet lunch.

Private Lake Wanaka Cruise
Lake

Private Lake Wanaka Cruise

Exclusive vessel charter on Lake Wanaka -- stopping at remote bays, fishing spots, and lakeside picnic sites accessible only by water.

Farm-to-Table Wanaka Dinner
Gastronomy

Farm-to-Table Wanaka Dinner

A private dinner hosted by a local Wanaka chef using produce from the surrounding farms and lake -- in a location with lake views that no restaurant can match.

Plan Your Journey

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