Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0800 359 754;
www.wanakaparagliding.co.nz
; tandem $199)
Count on around 20 minutes soaring on
the summer thermals around Treble Cone.
Hatch
( 03-443 8446;
www.hatchfishing.co.nz
;
2 adults half-/full day $490/750)
Lakes Wanaka and Hawea and
the surrounding rivers have excellent trout fishing. Hatch offers guided fly-fishing, with
the option of accessing remote spots by helicopter or jetboat.
FISHING
Pioneer Rafting
( 03-443 1246;
www.ecoraft.co.nz
;
half-day adult/child $145/85, full day $195/105)
Raft on the high-
volume Clutha, with Grade II to III rapids, gold panning and bird-watching.
RAFTING
Wanaka Golf Club
MAP
GOLF
GOOGLE MAP
03-443 7888;
www.wanakagolf.co.nz
;
Ballantyne Rd; green fees $60)
A spectacular 18-hole course.
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Tours
Scenic Flights
U-Fly
( 03-445 4005;
www.u-flywanaka.co.nz
;
flights from $199)
Scratch 'flying a plane' off the bucket list
on a scenic flight over Mt Aspiring National Park. Don't fret, there are dual controls ready
to take over at a moment's notice - they're not completely insane.
SCENIC FLIGHTS
Classic Flights
( 03-443 4043;
www.classicflights.co.nz
;
flights from $249)
Runs sightseeing flights in a vintage
Tiger Moth or Waco biplane. 'Biggles' goggles and flowing silk scarf provided.
SCENIC FLIGHTS
Wanaka Helicopters
( 03-443 1085;
www.wanakahelicopters.co.nz
)
Options range from 15-minute tasters ($95) to two-
hour-plus trips to Milford Sound ($995).
HELICOPTER
Aspiring Helicopters
HELICOPTER
