Explore the Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana with Wānaka Mountain Guides.
Our team of IFMGA and NZMGA certified guides delivers world-class, personalised mountain experiences tailored to all skill levels. We specialise in mountaineering, ski and splitboard touring, rock climbing, and trekking, offering both private guiding and technical instruction for beginners through to seasoned adventurers.
Our backyard is the Mount Aspiring National Park and our expertise extends throughout the wider Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana of New Zealand. From Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, Tititea / Mount Aspiring to Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Guided Adventures
Courses and Training
Everyone's requirements are different. Get in touch with our team early so we can share advice and guide you in the right direction to help you experience New Zealand’s unique mountains and achieve your alpine goals.
Josh Llinas
00:57 16 Mar 24
Had an amazing trip with these guys. Tim was incredibly helpful and responsive with organising the trip. I did the grand traverse in March. Jules was my guide and he was fantastic. You can tell how much he enjoys guiding people. We moved through the day at a good pace. Safety was excellent. Thanks guys for a great day and lots of memories
katporter1
06:48 15 Mar 24
Don’t hesitate to book with this crew! Had the pleasure of doing the Grand Traverse of the Remarkables with Jules. Professional, highly skilled, and excellent customer care. An incredible way to explore the lesser seen parts of NZ!!
Harrison Murray
22:54 21 Feb 24
Awesome day out doing the Remarkables Grand Traverse with Steve and Ryan from Wanaka Mountain Guides. They were great blokes, super friendly and patient, technically proficient and knowledgeable, and a high commitment to safety so I felt confident all day. An amazing trip, and definitely would use them again for my next NZ adventure!
Terence Donnelly
04:29 20 Feb 24
We recently had Steve and Ryan guide us on the Remarkables GT. It was an excellent day and really lived up to the hype. Both guides were experienced and very technically proficient so it meant that everything went smoothly. There was also some quality kiwi vs aussie banter which was entertaining. I'll definitely be back for more mountain adventures!
Rebecca Aitchison
07:15 13 Feb 24
I went for a day learning about anchors/lead climbing etc with my 8 year old daughter who has taken to climbing. Ryan (our guide) was fantastic, he made it work for the both of us and had no issues helping my daughter so she could belay me! Through his kind, enthusiastic and knowledgable approach to climbing, he gave my daughter the confidence to tackle lead climbing as well. She was so proud of herself. I would highly recommend this company, and will be back at some point to take it to the next level once we work on what we have learned so far.
Sarah Iraheta
04:39 23 Nov 23
We had a great day rock climbing with Pet in Wanaka! She took my husband and I out to hospital flats to climb and was very friendly and a great climber. Since we only had one day in Wanaka for climbing, we wanted a guide to take us to good spots so we could be more efficient, and she was great! She gave us several options along the way and kept us safe. Definitely knows her stuff. Would highly recommend this company if you’re looking for either a group guided experience or a private one!
Group Courses and Training Calendar
Check out our current winter availabilty below. More dates are coming soon.
Can't make these dates. Get in touch to arrange group or private courses.
Explore all our courses to prepare for your own mountaineering, rock climbing or ski and splitboard touring adventures. Not sure where to start. Check out our Knowledge Base.
July
August
September
July
| Group Course or Trip | Start Date | Duration | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 03/07/2026 | 1.5 day | 8 spaces |
| Remarkables Winter Mountaineering Course | 06/07/2026 | 4 days | 2 spaces |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 10/07/2026 | 1.5 day | 6 spaces |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 17/07/2026 | 1.5 day | 6 spaces |
| Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course | 18/07/2026 | 2 days | 5 spaces |
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 | 20/07/2026 | 4 days | 4 spaces |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 24/07/2026 | 1.5 day | 6 spaces |
| Avalanche Skills for Mountaineers | 25/07/2026 | 1.5 day | 5 spaces |
| Ice Climbing Course | 25/07/2026 | 4 days | 3 spaces |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 31/07/2026 | 1.5 day | 6 spaces |
| Ice Climbing Course | 31/07/2026 | 4 days | 1 space |
August
| Group Course or Trip | Start Date | Duration | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 08/08/2026 | 3 days | 3 spaces |
| Ice Climbing Course | 10/08/2026 | 4 days | 4 spaces |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 15/08/2026 | 3 days | 4 spaces |
| Cass Valley Ski and Splitboard Tour | 17/08/2026 | 4 days | 4 spaces |
| Remarkables Winter Mountaineering Course | 17/08/2026 | 4 days | 4 spaces |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 18/08/2026 | 3 days | 3 spaces |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 22/08/2026 | 3 days | 5 spaces |
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 | 31/08/2026 | 4 days | 6 spaces |
September
| Group Course or Trip | Start Date | Duration | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 | 04/09/2026 | 4 days | 5 spaces |
| Cass Valley Ski and Splitboard Tour | 07/09/2026 | 4 days | 2 spaces |
| Remarkables Winter Mountaineering Course | 07/09/2026 | 4 days | 2 spaces |
| Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course | 12/09/2026 | 2 days | 4 spaces |
| Ski Mountaineering Course | 14/09/2026 | 5 days | 3 spaces |
Explore our Knowledge Base for technical advice to help plan your trip or course.
- All
- Ascents
- Avalanche Education
- Gear
- Mountain Skills Instruction
- Rock Climbing
- Ski and Splitboard Touring
- Technical Advice
- Trekking
How to become a certified mountain guide in New Zealand
Higher Pathways: A Guide to Technical Mountaineering Ascents in New Zealand
Clothing Layering Systems for Ski & Splitboard Touring | NZ Guide
Which Wanaka Mountain Guides Trek is Best for Me?
The Ultimate Packing List for NZ Glacier Ski Touring
About Wānaka Mountain Guides
The meeting point for trips and courses is our base in Albert Town, Wānaka. If you require accommodation the night before or after a trip, it is possible to book extra nights at our comfortable next door Kea Lodge.
Our trusted friends and supplies
We collaborate with the following local businesses and organisations in the delivery of our trips and courses:
