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ACTIVITIES GUIDE
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In Wanaka, the question is never, "what should we do?", it's always, "how can we fit it all in?" If you're in the mood for adrenaline, relaxation or spectacular scenery then our Activities Guide has an option for you.
Lake Cruises Lake Cruises Adventure Wanaka offers skippered excursions aboard Adventure Wanaka offers skippered excursions aboard our luxury 6 metre launch on the crystal clear waters our luxury 6 metre launch on the crystal clear waters of Lake Wanaka throughout the four seasons. Cruises of Lake Wanaka throughout the four seasons. Cruises include Island visits, bush walks and picnics. include Island visits, bush walks and picnics. Private Charters Private Charters Treat yourself to the best in luxurious privacy. Exclusive Treat yourself to the best in luxurious privacy. Exclusive charters with options of picnics or BBQs on a secluded charters with options of picnics or BBQs on a secluded beach, fishing, bush walks or relaxing onboard and beach, fishing, bush walks or relaxing onboard and taking in the stunning scenery of Lake Wanaka. taking in the stunning scenery of Lake Wanaka. Fishing Fishing With a lifetime of fishing experience, your local guide With a lifetime of fishing experience, your local guide will take you out on the launch for a memorable day’s will take you out on the launch for a memorable day’s fishing for Rainbow, Brown Trout or Quinnat Salmon. fishing for Rainbow, Brown Trout or Quinnat Salmon. Astro Cruise Astro Cruise We can take you on the lake to let you see the stars, We can take you on the lake to let you see the stars, planets, galaxies and peer deep into space from a boat, planets, galaxies and peer deep into space from a boat, on an island, or a remote beach that will let you enjoy on an island, or a remote beach that will let you enjoy the darkness and solitude Lake Wanaka has to offer. the darkness and solitude Lake Wanaka has to offer. Our guides are Aotearoa Astrotourism Academy trained Our guides are Aotearoa Astrotourism Academy trained with some of the best equipment and the latest Unistellar with some of the best equipment and the latest Unistellar EvScope Digital technology that will let you see deep into EvScope Digital technology that will let you see deep into space and let you capture images on your own devices. space and let you capture images on your own devices.
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Cardrona Alpine Resort is New Zealand’s most popular ski area, where everyone’s a VIP – from beginners and families, to Olympic and X Games athletes. Cardrona’s three vast basins are home to NZ’s first chondola and the Southern Hemisphere’s most extensive terrain parks and pipes. Wide, open trails o er some of NZ’s best snow conditions, thanks to our high altitude and an innovative snow management system. Take an easy drive from Wānaka and be welcomed with genuine Kiwi hospitality.
LEARNING MADE EASY Wide, open trails o er some of NZ’s best snow conditions, groomed to perfection by a modern and innovative snow management system. Cardrona is a natural choice for families with a wide range of progressive terrain. With facilities catering for kids as young as 3 months old, a covered learner conveyor to keep you sheltered from the elements and the McDougall’s Chondola taking the stress o riding your first lift, your first day on snow has never been easier.
PARKS Cardrona is the home of the New Zealand Park and Pipe team, with world-class freestyle facilities. Cardrona has 4 terrain parks at progressive levels, including a World Cup Slopestyle course. Cardrona is also home to Australasia’s only 22ft Olympic standard Halfpipe, a 12-14ft International Halfpipe and a giant Big Air jump.
Winter season: June 10 – October 15, 2023 Operating hours: 8.30am – 4pm daily.
MOUNTAIN STATS
– Base Area Elevation: 1670m – Highest Lifted Point: 1860m – 1 Express Chondola (8-seater gondola cabins / 6-seater chairs) – 2 Quad Express Chairlifts – 2 x Fixed Quad Chairlifts – 3 x Conveyors (1 x covered) – 1 x Platter Lift
No matter what your adventure may be, or what season you’re visiting, your Wānaka holiday will be better with a day at Cardrona. Take a deep breath in the crisp mountain air, soak in the stunning scenery, feel the flow and take a break in New Zealand’s ultimate summer alpine playground.
BIKE The Cardrona Bike Park features a variety of lift-accessed downhill mountain bike trails for all levels. With some of the longest vertical descents in the country, our alpine playground will take your breath away.
CART Three wheels, three times the fun! We’ve got three mountain cart trails to choose from, the longest of which is over 3km! Ride the lift and get faster on every lap as you become more familiar with the trails and our unique mountain carts.
EXPLORE Sightseeing and walking at Cardrona is truly stunning, with 360 views at every turn! Choose between an easy chairlift-assisted stroll from the top of McDougall’s Chondola up to our viewing platform, or a more adventurous hike on our Captain’s Circuit alpine trails.
Summer season: December 10, 2022 – April 2, 2023 Off peak: Open 5 days a week, Thursday – Monday, Dec 10 - Dec 24 / Jan 23 - April 2: 10am – 4pm // Fridays: 10am – 8pm Peak: Open 7 days a week. Dec 26 – Jan 22: 10am – 6pm // Fridays: 10am – 8pm
SUSTAINABILITY WORK Did you know 1 x skier = 9.17kg of CO2 per day? We’re working to reduce our carbon footprint. – In 2019 we sold 43,431 PET bottles. Today, there is 0 PET at Cardrona & TC. – In 2021 we removed public-facing landfill bins, reducing our waste by 32 tonnes! – We are active in Kea and Kārearea conservation – Your food scraps and compostable packaging goes to our compost facility to make nutritious plant food. – To address transport emissions, our access road shuttles are free of charge for the winter season.
Pure Handcrafted Beauty Pure Handcrafted Beauty
At Maori Point Vineyard, we follow the Old World tradition of growing the grapes and making the wines onsite, where you are welcome to come, see, experience, taste - and buy if you wish. We nurture the ecosystem and care for the vines and wines using a natural approach of hand crafting, wild yeasts, and minimal sulphites. Our respect for nature and hand crafting produces wines that reveal the stunning beauty of Central Otago. Our award-winning wines range from sparkling Pinot Gris and Rosé to classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, plus special limited release and library wines.
Visit Maori Point Vineyard, a 20 minute drive from Wanaka, and you will taste wine with one of us: all of us at Maori Point help to hand harvest the grapes and make our wines. You can stroll among the vines, get a tour of the vineyard and barrel hall, or take a walk or picnic down to the Clutha River. We have cheese platters and local food items available. There is even a sand pit and play area for young ones! Contact us if you’d like to hear about events like barrel tastings and our vineyard concert.
TASTING ROOM OPEN HOURS
December 1 – March 31: 1pm to 5pm every day except Tue (closed Dec 24 - 25 and Jan 1). April 1 – May 31: Harvest time! Open by appointment only. June 1 – November 30: 1pm - 5pm on Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Please call or email in advance if possible. We can arrange for special group tasting experiences (including food pairings), must book in advance. We can package and ship wine throughout New Zealand and internationally.
MAORI POINT
CHOOSE YOUR THRILL!
Experience the thrill of free fall from up to 15,000ft and reach speeds of 200kph... all while enjoying unrivaled and uninterrupted views of Wanaka’s world-renowned lakes & mountains!
View up to six lakes, the rugged Southern Alps and the mighty Clutha River. Experience New Zealand’s most spectacular skydive!
ALTITUDE 9,000ft 12,000ft 15,000ft Price p/p $289 $369 $469
CAPTURE THE MAGIC
Share your amazing experience and massive free fall smile with your friends and family by purchasing one of our creative, high-definition video and image packages. We create a video or image package with you at the centre of the action!
BOOKING YOUR SKYDIVE
We operate daylight hours, 364 days a year, weather permitting. If you weigh over 95kg please refer to the FAQ page on our website or contact us before booking.
Allow 2-3 hours for your tandem skydive.
Once your skydive is booked, we ask that you call us to confirm 24 hours and then 30 minutes prior to your jump, using the free call number on the opposite page. WHAT TO BRING
Secure footwear, warm clothes, a big smile, and any friends and family who want to watch, or even join in!
We will provide all the other essentials, including your experienced tandem master (a.k.a your beautiful stranger), state-of-the-art safety equipment and our awesome orange and white plane, ROL!
BOUTIQUE BOTTLE SHOP & TASTING ROOM TASTING ROOM
THE TASTING ROOM PADDLES GOURMET PLATTERS
Wanaka Craft Beers Central Otago White Wines Central Otago Mixed Wines Central Otago Red Wines The World of Gin The World of Whisky The World of Vodka The World of Rum Taste of Cardrona Distillery Unique Tequila & Mezcal Tasting
The WORKS Platter that really Works (gf*) Four Cheese and Four Cured Meat selection with local chutneys, Cornichons, Olives, Herbs & Crackers Whitestone Cheese Platter (gf*) Airedale/Livingstone Gold/ Totara Tasty & Windsor Blue, Cornichons, Local Chutneys, Olives, Herbs & Crackers
Charcuterie Platter Zamora(gf*) Selection of Coppa, Lomo, Gaucho Salami, Spanish Chorizos from Queenstown served with Cornichons, Local chutneys, Herbs & Crackers Hot Camembert Fondue (gf*) Camembert with Berries chutney, Toasted Seeds & Bark Bread Duck liver Pate with cracked pepper Served with onion jam, pickles and Turkish bread
FROM THE SEA
Smoked Salmon Pate (gf*) with Cornichons, Herbs & Crackers
Open 10am - 8pm/Late 50+ Craft Beers & 80+ Whiskies Largest Selection of Central Otago & International Wines in Wanaka Over 25 Years of Local Expertise ‘Stock My Cellar’ Service Gourmet Sharing Platters Cocktail Menu
Smoked Mussels (df*) Chilli OR Herbs & Garlic, Cornichons, Crackers Cold Smoked Stewart Island Salmon(df*) Horseradish, Cornichons, Herbs & Crackers Hot Smoked Stewart Island Salmon(df*) Capers, Cornichons, Herbs & Crackers
Smoked Sardines from Latvia (gf*) Capers, Cornichons, Pickled Onions, Lemon Mayo, Herbs & Bark Bread
Be le feeling breathless Be left feeling breathless Remote nature immersion
Sky is the Limit Sky is the limit
MILFORD SOUND GLACIER FLIGHT Fly – Cruise – Fly & CRUISE FROM WANAKA
Deep within the Fiordland National Park, tucked away Deep within the Fiordland National Park, tucked from the rest of the world lies Milford Sound, patiently away from the rest of the world lies Milford Sound, waiting to be admired by a new set of eyes. patiently waiting to be admired by a new set of Your journey to Milford Sound with Southern Alps Air eyes. begins just 10 minutes from the shores of Lake Wanaka. Once aboard your small aeroplane, your window-seat ascent into the sky begins. Your journey to Milford Sound with Southern Alps Air begins just 10 minutes from the shores of Lake Wanaka. Once aboard your small aeroplane, your Expect to be left feeling breathless as you weave your way window-seat ascent into the sky begins. through the Southern Alps for 45 minutes, catching sight of Mt Aspiring, Mt Roy, Matukituki Valley, an unimaginable Expect to be left feeling breathless as you weave amount of glaciers, Martin’s Bay and much more. your way through the Southern Alps for 45 Upon landing in Milford Sound you will take to the sea minutes, catching sight of Mt Aspiring, Mt Roy, - cruising through the Fiord, encountering local wildlife Mutukituki Valley, an unimaginable amount of and experiencing the power of Stirling Falls. Before glaciers, Martin’s Bay and much more. making another unforgettable journey back to Wanaka in the air. Upon landing in Milford Sound you will take to the Experience the half-day Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly for yourself. sea - cruising through the Fiord, encountering local wildlife and experiencing the power of Stirling falls. Before making another unforgettable journey back to Wanaka in the air. Experience the half-day Milford Sound Fly-CruiseFly for yourself. Experience complete serenity; with nothing but the sound of birds and the Siberia Stream as you wander through the remote Siberia Valley.
“It’s just you and the mountains” “It’s just you and the mountains” Remote Nature Immersion
SIBERIA EXPERIENCE Fly – Walk – Jetboat FLY – WALK – JETBOAT
Experience complete serenity; with nothing but the sound of birds and the Siberia Stream as you wander through the remote Siberia Valley.
Departing from Makarora (45 minute drive from Wanaka) in a little yellow aeroplane, the 25-minute flight path into Siberia Valley gloats views of Lake Wanaka, Lake Lucidus, Pollux Glacier, the Wilkin River and much more. Departing from Makarora (45 minute drive from Wanaka) in a little yellow aeroplane, the 25-minute flight path into Siberia Valley gloats views of Lake Wanaka, Lake Lucidus, Pollux Glacier, the Wilkin River and much more.
Once you land on the floor of the Siberia Valley it’s just you and the mountains. Once you land on the floor of the Siberia Valley it’s Begin your journey across the stream before heading just you and the mountains. down the valley for a peaceful two-hour walk under a canopy of trees, followed by pick-up in a jet boat back to Makarora. Begin your journey across the stream before heading down the valley for a peaceful two-hour walk under a canopy of trees, following pick-up in The Siberia Experience is your chance to immerse a jet boat back to Makarora. yourself in remote New Zealand, away from the pulls of the outside world. The Siberia Experience is your chance to immerse yourself in remote New Zealand, away from the pulls of the outside world. info@southernalpsair.co.nz 0800345666 southernalpsair.co.nz
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