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By Lake Wanaka Cruises

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Overview

    • Enjoy a short cruise on Lake Wanaka, perfect when time is limited
    • Take a guided walk of Ruby island
    • Discover incredible scenery and learn the intriguing history of the island

Activity location

    • Wanaka
    • Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 100 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand | You will board from the Wanaka lake front near to the Dinosaur Park (Close to 100 Ardmore St). Look for our big sign on the beach by the Old Town Jetty. You do not need to check in anywhere. DO NOT go to Wanaka Marina even if the vessel is there prior to the cruise.
    • Wānaka, Otago Region, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Boat cruise to Ruby Island
  • Inclusions
    Guided island walk
  • Inclusions
    Friendly local kiwi skipper/guide
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Food in the vehicle, Unaccompanied minors
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Take a relaxing cruise out to Ruby Island and enjoy a guided walk of the island with many photo opportunities. The grade is easy, suitable for children and seniors.

    Your friendly local kiwi guide will take you ashore on Ruby Island. Discover the intriguing history dating back to the days of prohibition. Often called the jewel of Wanaka, Ruby is small but very photogenic. The eclectic mix of exotic and native plants adds a foreground to the colours of the lake and the mountains behind. After your walk, return to the vessel for the short cruise back to the Wanaka waterfront.

    Please note that if you want a more extensive cruise into the mountain scenery please choose the Stevensons Is cruise or the Mou Waho Is cruise.

Location

Activity location

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    • Wanaka
    • Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 100 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand | You will board from the Wanaka lake front near to the Dinosaur Park (Close to 100 Ardmore St). Look for our big sign on the beach by the Old Town Jetty. You do not need to check in anywhere. DO NOT go to Wanaka Marina even if the vessel is there prior to the cruise.
    • Wānaka, Otago Region, New Zealand