Stevensons Island Cruise and Nature Walk

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Wanaka, New Zealand

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2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Hidden away behind a peninsula, Stevensons Island is one of the harder islands to get to on Lake Wānaka. On this short trip—ideal for busy schedules—catch a luxury catamaran from Wānaka and sail out to the island. Upon disembarking, hike with your guide to the island’s summit and take in grand views of the peninsula, the lake, and the Southern Alps. Enjoy drinks and snacks on the return journey.

Learn about the landscape and its wildlife from your guide
Any easy way to get to a hard-to-reach spot
Board at a handy central-Wānaka lakefront location
Replenish your energy after the hike with on-board afternoon tea

What's Included

Cruise and guided Island walk
All taxes, fees and handling charges
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Department of Conservation Park fees
Afternoon tea
Local guide
Coffee and/or Tea

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Lakefront Car Park
100 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
At the lake front near 100 Ardmore St directly across the road from the Wanaka iSite.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.3:00 pm

Itinerary

Lake Wanaka

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Sharon_S

It’s exquisite! Trip on the boat, staff and experience was superb! I absolutely loved the experience and highly recommend it.

Reviews

4.7

based on 62 reviews

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Sharon_S, Jul 2025

It’s exquisite! Trip on the boat, staff and experience was superb! I absolutely loved the experience and highly recommend it.

good boat ride. very relaxing

FRAN_K, Jan 2025

it was a wonderful boat ride very relaxing and the walk was nice up to the top. There was no instruction on the natural flora but that was OK. Everything was very enjoyable.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Really glad you enjoyed the trip Fran. Our guides and skippers are always happy to answer any questions you have about the flora and fauna or any other subjects you are interested in. Safe travels!

Fun experience

Aditi_S, Dec 2024

We had a very good time, the crew looked after us and gave us a lot of information about the area. We had a great time!

Excellent cruise to protected island

Richard_W, Oct 2024

Enjoyed the cruise with friendly crew and they were also very knowledgeable about the area. The walk to the top of the island was interesting

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thanks Richard that's great to hear.

Great views great value for the money

Kevin_J, May 2024

Great value for money! It is only 2 hours but we had a spectacular day with the weather. Great crew!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Many thanks Kevin. Safe travels!

Enjoyable boat tour

Sarah_O, Apr 2024

The captain and first mate were great! Could walk around the boat, buy a drink at the on-boat bar, and enjoy the sites on the ride over. Disembarked and took a short walk up to a view point. Back on the boat for complementary biscuits and tea for the ride back. Would recommend.

Island cruise and nature walk

Bhavdeep_G, Jan 2024

Practically, just boat ride. No history while en route. Walked at the claim is just a short walk and our guide had no knowledge of the vegetation around us. He did try to explain Manuka and Kanuka trees, but did not know much, and he admitted that. Tea and biscuits on the way back were ok, regular butter cookies and nothing special about that. No need to spend the kind of money on this boat ride. I’m writing review for that cruise and nature walk. No need to spend so much money on this boat ride.

Safe, interesting, great hosts.

Jill_K, Feb 2023

The hosts Reon and Adrian were very attentive, knowledgeable, funny and embraced all the cultures on the boat. It was quite rough out in the open but Reon navigated it all expertly. The walk up the island was awesome, just enough puff to let us know we had had a workout. Magnificent views and interesting stories. It was a fun, informative comfortable afternoon followed by a welcome cuppa on the way back.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thanks Jill. I'm glad the lads did a great job. I'll pass it on.

Relaxing cruise !

yiinacheng, Feb 2020

Very relaxing cruise and easy walk at the Island. But perhaps a bit more snacks can be offered for afternoon tea besides just few pieces of cookies and tea. :)