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A group of hikers on a grassy hill overlooking a lake with mountains in the background. 1
A topographic map with a red dashed line indicating a route, a ship symbol, and the names 'Stevensons' and 'Arm' on the water. 2
A group of hikers on a grassy hill overlooking a lake and mountains. 3
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By Aqua Adventures Wanaka LTD trading as Wanaka Water taxi Wanaka 4x4 Explorer
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$81 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Leave the crowds behind and discover a hidden side of Lake Wānaka on this scenic, 5km, self-guided walk with Wanaka Water Taxi. Enjoy a 20-minute cruise across the lake to the remote shores of Stevenson’s Arm - a privately accessed area only reachable by boat and not open to the public.

    From the shoreline, follow a gentle lakeside farm track beneath Mount Burke before turning onto a narrow uphill bush trail through mānuka. The walk leads to two scenic lookouts with sweeping views across Lake Wānaka, Mou Waho Island, and the surrounding alpine ranges.

    The track then descends to a secluded bay where you’ll have time to relax, picnic, or swim before your return water taxi ride back to Wānaka.

    This self-guided experience lets you explore at your own pace along historic trails once used by shepherds on Mount Burke Station.

Activity location

  • Shepherd's Lookout - Boat & Hike Tour
    • Stevensons Arm
    • Wanaka, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Wanaka Marina
    • Lakeside Road
    • 9305, Wānaka, Otago Region, New Zealand

Check availability

Shepherd's Lookout

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

boat

Language options: English
Price details
AU$80.59 x 2 AdultsAU$161.18
Total
Price is AU$161.18
Until Tue, 10 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Self-guided walk
  • Inclusions
    Walking poles
  • Inclusions
    Water Taxi to and from Stevenson's Arm
  • Inclusions
    Commentary on the boat
  • Exclusions
    Bottled water
  • Exclusions
    Meals

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • The track is very exposed to the sun

Activity itinerary

Shepherd's Lookout - Boat & Hike Tour

  • 2h 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Leave the crowds behind and discover a hidden side of Lake Wānaka on this scenic, self-guided walk with Wanaka Water Taxi. Enjoy a 20-minute cruise across the lake to the remote shores of Stevenson’s Arm - a privately accessed area only reachable by boat and not open to the public. From the shoreline, follow a gentle lakeside farm track beneath Mount Burke before turning onto a narrow uphill bush trail through mānuka. The walk leads to two scenic lookouts with sweeping views across Lake Wānaka, Mou Waho Island, and the surrounding alpine ranges. The upper lookout is optional.

Lake Wanaka

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a 20-minute scenic cruise each way on the beautiful Wanaka Lake

Location

Activity location

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    Shepherd's Lookout - Boat & Hike Tour
    • Stevensons Arm
    • Wanaka, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Wanaka Marina
    • Lakeside Road
    • 9305, Wānaka, Otago Region, New Zealand

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