Lake Wanaka is New Zealand's fourth largest inland lake. At 311 metres deep and 45 kilometres long, the lake offers a variety of activities. Go for a sail across the lake in a chartered yacht, hire a dinghie from the lake front or take a swim with the locals.

Accessible from Wanaka by a 35 minute boat cruise is Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve. A unique glacial remnant of the last ice age, the island has native and exotic bush.

For those who want thrills there are powerboat trips that take you across the lake with unsurpassed views and informative commentary, before entering the mighty Clutha River. Here, the New Zealand designed and built craft is truly at its magnificent best, skimming over rocks and sandbars, powering through rapids and giant pressure waves of New Zealand's largest river.

If you want to get wet, Alpine Kayak Guides, offer fun, scenic and safe kayaking trips on local Wanaka Rivers from October to April. Experience first hand the thrill of kayaking from a relaxed introduction to a full-on day of paddling.