Ruby Island Cruise & Scenic Walk

• Travel to beautiful Ruby Island aboard a luxury 16 m catamaran
• Enjoy a self-guided photo walk around the island
• Discover the island's fascinating history
• Wander through a mixture of exotic and native plants 
• Enjoy incredible mountain and lake views
• Make the most of some fantastic photo opportunities 
• Save NZD $10 per Adult when you book with Backpacker Deals

This is the perfect way to see the "jewel of Wanaka." We love that the walk on this tour is self-guided, meaning total flexibility and the chance to stop and explore whenever you fancy. 

Welcome to the jewel of Wanaka. Ruby Island is a paradise just waiting to be discovered. With mountain views behind you and vistas of Lake Wanaka in front, your adventure here will be one you'll never forget. 

Your trip starts at the Wanaka lakefront, where you'll board the luxury 16 m catamaran and begin your cruise out to the island.

Pulling into a secluded beach once you arrive, you'll be in awe of the wild beauty and nature that awaits.

Your walk here is self-guided, meaning you can take your time exploring and wandering the island's length. There are exotic and native plants to discover, lake views to photograph and mountains to take in... Ruby Island is also home to some intriguing history dating back to the days of prohibition.

There'll be plenty of photo opportunities on your journey, so make sure that camera is fully charged! 

The Island walk takes 20 minutes and rises 20 metres above the beach on an average track. It's advised you'll need an average level of fitness and mobility for this experience, but you can remain on the boat or at the beach on the island if you prefer! You're also able to complete just a section of the walk.

This is a 1-hour trip, departing at 1 pm. 
Please wear rugged soled outdoor shoes or boots with a good tread for grip. 

PLEASE NOTE:

Your vessel Dual Image is a 17m white catamaran. Our cruises leave right from the Wanaka lakefront between the Old Town Jetty and the Dinosaur Park. If you have a phone or GPS put in 100 Ardmore street Wanaka or Google Lake Wanaka Cruises.  Click here for directions - https://www.wanakacruises.co.nz/contact/

* Boarding time is 15 minutes prior to departure

* Boarding closes 5 minutes prior to departure

* See here for map directions - https://www.wanakacruises.co.nz/contact/

• Visit: https://www.wanakacruises.co.nz/terms-and-conditions/

• No refunds within 24 hours of departure unless the Operator cancels the activity due to waterway or weather conditions. Otherwise, refunds are granted solely at the discretion of the Operator according to the Operator's cancellation policy. Refunds may only be obtained from the Operator. Note that any transaction fees are not refundable.
• The Operator reserves all rights to cancel any Activity at its discretion for (but not limited to) any of the following reasons: a) waterway, road or weather conditions; b) lack of numbers participating in the Activity; c) unsuitability of Guest(s) due to reasons such as age, ill health, poor fitness, intoxication or any other reasons rendering a Guest unsuitable or unfit to participate in the Activity; d) any other circumstances which are beyond the reasonable control of the Operator.