Summer is an amazing time to do all great outdoor activities in Wānaka, like walking, hiking and biking.
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Long daylight hours means the days usually don’t end until well after 9:00 pm, giving you plenty of time to explore Wānaka.
Play on the lake with kayaking, paddle boarding, water sports & boating, canyoning or just taking a swim at one of the many beach spots around the lake.
The Summer season in Wānaka runs from the beginning of December to the end of February, with an average temperature of 24°C.
Whether you’re here for the holidays or for a sunny escape, there’s something about summer in Wānaka that invites you to slow down, linger longer, and swap the winter rush for quiet mornings on the lake, long afternoons in the hills, and sunny evenings spent with friends.
Here’s how to spend a week in Wānaka this summer.
Mt. Aspiring National Park sits right on Wānaka’s doorstep. It’s vast, it’s stunning, and it’s packed with day walks for all abilities.
From the crystal blue pools near Makarora to the spectacular Rob Roy Glacier, head to the link in our bio for 5 great ways to explore it.
There are many beautiful swimming holes in Wānaka – here are 6 of our favourites.
Want to see Milford Sound but don’t want to stray too far from Wānaka? We’ve got the scoop on how you can get the Milford Sound experience if you’re short on time or done with driving. Not to mention the views that you just can’t get without taking to the skies.
With over 750km of bike trails to ride, the Wānaka region has some of the most varied terrain in New Zealand.
Feeling overwhelmed with what trails to choose? Here’s a guide to mountain biking in Wānaka.
