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

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	<li>If you cancel at least 30 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. Any credit card fees and refund fees charged will be deducted from any refund made</li>
	<li>If you cancel less than 30 days and more than 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure, a $10 cancellation fee will be charged, and any credit card fees and refund fees charged will be deducted from any refund made</li>
	<li>If you cancel within 48 hours of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee</li>
	<li>No refunds for no shows</li>
	<li>No fee to amend or change the dates of an existing booking, as long as the request is received by our team more than three (3) days ahead of your confirmed cruise time</li>
	<li>All date-change requests and amendments are subject to availability</li>
	<li>If you request a date change within three (3) days or less of your confirmed cruise time, the tour operator will attempt to honour your request; however changes made three days or less from your original cruise time may be subject to an additional fee</li>
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	<li>Please wear strong outdoor footwear.</li>
	<li>Wear clothing appropriate to the season and bring a jacket in all seasons.</li>
	<li>Don&#39;t forget your hat, camera, water bottle and a smile!</li>
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Welcome to the jewel of Wanaka. Ruby Island is a paradise just waiting to be discovered. With mountain&nbsp;views behind you&nbsp;and vistas of Lake Wanaka in front, your adventure here will be one you&#39;ll never forget.&nbsp;

 
Your trip starts at the Wanaka lakefront, where you&#39;ll board the luxury 16 m catamaran and begin your cruise out to the island.

 
Pulling into a secluded beach once you arrive, you&#39;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&#39;s length. There are exotic and native plants to discover, lake views to photograph and mountains to take in ...&nbsp;Ruby Island is also home to some&nbsp;intriguing history dating back to the days of prohibition.

 
There&#39;ll be plenty of photo opportunities on your journey, so make sure that camera is fully charged!&nbsp;

 
The Island walk takes 20 minutes and rises 20 metres above the beach on an average track. It&#39;s advised&nbsp;you&#39;ll need an average level of fitness and mobility&nbsp;for this experience, but you can remain on the boat or&nbsp;at the beach on the island if you prefer! You&#39;re also able to complete just a section of the walk.

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10/10 would recommend doing this with your friends/ loved ones!

So much fun

I highly recommend this tour, it was a great time and our tour guide was fantastic.

Cheers for more.

An excellent guide! He was very thoughtful and engaging

Great Experience

Our guide was awesome. It was a beautiful trip. Can't recommend it enough.

Incredible guide.

What a great trip and interesting facts. 10/10

Our experience was exceptional!

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	<li>Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us!</li>
	<li>Travel to beautiful Ruby Island aboard a luxury 16 m catamaran</li>
	<li>Enjoy a self-guided photo walk around the island</li>
	<li>Discover the island&#39;s fascinating history</li>
	<li>Wander through a&nbsp;mixture of exotic and native plants&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Enjoy incredible mountain and lake views</li>
	<li>Make the most of some fantastic photo opportunities&nbsp;</li>
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Visit:&nbsp;https://www.wanakacruises.co.nz/terms-and-conditions/

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	This tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate
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Meeting Point:

Wanaka Lakefront, near 100 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 
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Location Details:

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	This point is located on the lakeside reserve backing Ardmore Street at Roys Bay, directly between the Old Town Jetty and Dinosaur Park playground
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	Visually, look for Pembroke Park behind the reserve, a nearby public toilet block (&quot;Exeloo&quot;) right on the foreshore, and the Wanaka Wharf slightly east
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How to Get There

By Bus:

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	Local intercity or regional coaches stop in town centre. From here, it&rsquo;s a short walk (5&ndash;10 minutes) along Ardmore Street north to the lakefront
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By Car:

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	Use the Lakefront Car Park at 100 Ardmore Street, on the lakeside of Ardmore Street, open 24/7
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	Smaller roadside spaces are available opposite the restaurants; the main car park across Ardmore Street offers more capacity and public toilets nearby
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	Street parking along Ardmore is metered&mdash;mostly P120, with a few shorter P60/P10 zones
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By Foot:

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	The location is perfectly central, within a 2‑km flat lakeside promenade that&rsquo;s highly walkable from the town centre. Easily reached on foot by visitors staying locally
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