Destination: Wanaka
On the edge of a pristine alpine lake, surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Mount Aspiring National Park, Lake Wanaka is the ideal destination for both outdoor adventures and soothing relaxation.
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Auckland to Queenstown
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Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a multitude of activities from trekking in the National Park to mountain biking, rock climbing to kayaking. Four international ski areas provide excellent skiing and snowboarding in winter for every age and ability.
For those looking for more tranquil activities, Lake Wanaka is within easy reach of dozens of awardwinning vineyards, the selection of restaurants and shops is excellent and there is a thriving arts and crafts community.
A full events calendar means there is always something happening in Lake Wanaka with many world class events including Warbirds over Wanaka Airshow, the Festival of Colour arts festival, Race to the Sky car rally and the Rippon Music Festival.
Wanaka is also home to a number of unique attractions such as the must-visit Cinema Paradiso, New Zealand’s only indoor mountain adventure centre, BaseCamp Wanaka, and the mentally challenging Puzzling World.
Everyone from budget travellers to those looking for a bit more comfort can enjoy Lake Wanaka with a wide range of accommodation from backpacker hostels, motels to secluded boutique lodges.
Things to do..
Hiking • Sky Diving • Rock Climbing • Mountain Biking • Canyoning • Water Sports • Kayaking • Lake Cruises • White water sledging • 4WD • Skiing and Snowboarding • Jet Boating • Parapenting • Scenic Flights
WHEN VISITING WANAKA...
- Visit Stuart Landsborough’s Puzzling World - a world unique attraction specialising in puzzling eccentricity. Find your way out of the ‘Great Maze’, be more ‘amazed’ at the Hologram Hall or the Hall of Following Faces. Many an hour can be spent discovering the unique attractions on offer here.
- Visit Cinema Paradiso - no normal cinema! Choice of seating from couches to lazy-boys to cars!
- There are many local bushwalks providing an insight into the area coupled with spectacular views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
- Check out Wanaka Transport & Toy Museum home to one of the largest private collections in the Southern Hemisphere. This unique collection consists of an amazing variety of exhibits - from Porcelain Dolls to an 80 ton loader.
