Featured Activities
Multi-sport day [muhl-tee spohrt dey]: the act of trying to cram as many activities or sports as possible into the daylight hours of one day.
This one is all about being geographically strategic. Begin at Treble Cone Ski Area. Make sure you’ve thrown your climbing gear and ski gear in the car. (Don’t have either? Check out MT Outdoors for both). Catch some sunrise and early morning laps while the snow is still firm up the mountain. Maybe take quick break for some coffee.
From there, head down to Hospital Flat (it’s on the way back to Wānaka from Treble Cone, so no need to go out of your way) and get back on the sharp end of the rope. If you’re a beginner, novice or an advanced climber who wants to learn more about the area, check out Basecamp Adventures, who offer several rock climbing experiences.
Even in the Spring, that late afternoon sun can be brutal. So, get out on your bike early in the day and explore over 750km of trails in Wānaka, including two bike parks – Bike Glendhu and Cardrona Bike Park.
After some two-wheeled fun, ditch wheels altogether and get out on the water. If you’re not lucky enough to own (or know someone who owns) a boat, there are a ton of other way to have water-powered fun; rent kayaks or SUP boards from Paddle Wānaka, get out a lake cruise and easy hike to Mou Waho or get out waterskiing or wakeboarding with Lakeland Wānaka.
Chase the wave to the Wānaka skatepark where you’ll be met with the concrete glory of two pool-style bowls, a vert wall and multiple street features sure to quench your skating thirst. In the mood for a social one? Pop up to the Rabbit Hole in Cardrona Valley, where you’ll find a mini-ramp paired with its very own coffee cart, so you can keep the momentum going.
Which you’ll need when it’s time to switch to surf. The Hawea River Wave is a playground for kayakers, bodyboarding and surfing enthusiasts. Take a foam board with you for those who are just learning. For those more experienced, go on, get your fibreglass board out.
Alright, alright, we know that drinking isn’t a sport. But how can you say no to a Wānaka craft beer after a big day slogging up our mountains? First we hike, then we beer. Be sure to check out the breweries here in town, including new kid on the block B. Social by B. Effect Brewery.
