Our experienced staff has great pleasure in recommending the following variety of land activities on offer during your stay at Whare Kea.

To ensure the activities are all the more enjoyable we also recommend you pack comfortable walking shoes/boots, fleece pullover/jumper, waterproof jacket, cap/hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent and please don’t forget your camera.

Down to Earth Activities

Walking: Beautiful lakeside walks start right at the front door of the Lodge. Easy walking tracks around Lake Wanaka and the nearby hills provide outstanding views of the lake and mountains. These walks vary from a sedate one hour duration up to a full day if so desired. Overnight hikes and longer excursions in the nearby mountains can be arranged with local guides.

Mountain biking: our staff can organise the equipment while you provide the man power! There are a variety of mountain biking routes in the area and a helicopter is available to access high mountain starts www.freeridenz.com

Horse riding: ride through the beautiful Cardrona Valley on your very own steed. Please go to www.tourism.net.nz for more information. Our staff can co-ordinate this activity for you.

Golf: if golf is your passion, the nearby township of Wanaka boasts a picturesque 18 hole golf course overlooking both the lake and the mountains (www.wanakagolf.co.nz) while Queenstown offers another three excellent golf courses with outstanding views: Queenstown Golf Club, Millbrook Resort and Arrowtown Golf Club.

Winery tours: Enjoy a relaxing day sampling the Central Otago’s district wineries. The cool but sunny and dry climate in the region produces exceptional pinot noirs and chardonnays. Many excellent vineyards offer wine tasting and delicious local cuisine. We can organise a guided limousine service for your wine tour so you can enjoy the tasting. www.alpineclasstours.co.nz