About Eco Adventures Wanaka
Eco Adventures Wanaka is a locally owned eco-tourism operator based at the Wanaka Marina on the shores of Lake Wanaka in New Zealand's South Island. The company runs small-group guided nature tours that combine lake cruises, glacier hikes, and bush walks with a strong conservation focus, offering visitors an intimate and educational way to explore the spectacular landscapes surrounding Wanaka and Mount Aspiring National Park.
Their signature experience is the Mou Waho Island cruise and nature walk, which takes guests to the most remote of Lake Wanaka's five islands to encounter native species like weta and gecko that are no longer found on the mainland. Other offerings include guided hikes to the Rob Roy Glacier through ancient beech forest, walks to the crystal-clear Blue Pools along the historic Makarora Bridle Track, and helicopter-accessed heli-hikes across alpine terrain. Private charters and custom tours are also available for groups seeking a tailored itinerary.
What distinguishes Eco Adventures Wanaka is their genuine commitment to conservation — every trip supports tree planting, predator control, and ecological restoration on Mou Waho Island and along the Rob Roy Glacier Track. Guides are passionate locals with deep knowledge of the region's geology, ecology, and Maori heritage, making each tour as informative as it is visually stunning.
