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The relaxed holiday town of Wanaka is found on the southwest shore of the poplar-lined Lake Wanaka. Around 50kms northeast of Queenstown, this family friendly destination is becoming a popular alternative to the busier city. The area’s glacier-formed landscape is even more spectacular when viewed in the favoured Wanakan style, from a light aircraft.

Situated in the corner of a valley and beside the reflective waters of Lake Wanaka, you are surrounded by great views - even in the town centre. Many of the town’s great restaurants and cafes make the most of these views, complimenting the tasty local produce served in creative ways.

To the north of Wanaka is Mt Aspiring (3,032 metres) and Mt Aspiring National Park, one of New Zealand’s largest national parks. The park is a popular hiking destination; the snow-covered terrain offers a real challenge to the adventurous in winter, with access via mountain passes to neighbouring valleys in summer.

Winter is all about snow; Wanaka area has the largest ski-able terrain in Australasia catering to every activity and style of skiing. Of course, the views are pretty spectacular too. Spring the wildflowers spring forth en mass as newborn animals frolic. The rainbow and brown trout prepare themselves for fishing season and mountain bikes get a pre-season greasing. Summer temperatures average 23C, but will reach mid-30’s. The lake becomes the town epicentre, with watersports including water-skiing, sailing, fishing, windsurfing, swimming and kayaking. Hiking is still popular in summer.

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Bremner Bay Cottage
Wanaka Accommodation - Apartments
Bremner Bay Cottage has been built in harmony with nature to complement the idyllic alpine setting, using a combination of stone and recycled...
From $147
Wanaka Retreat
Wanaka Accommodation - Retreats
Wanaka Retreat is a newly completed two-bedroom apartment now available for holiday rental. Located on the high side of Matai Road overlooking...
Aubrey Apartment
Wanaka Accommodation - Apartments
Set within one acre of landscaped grounds in the amazing community of Wanaka New Zealand, Aubrey Apartment is a fully self-contained two-bedroom...
Apartment On Reece
Wanaka Accommodation - Apartments
Apartment on Reece is a single, 2 bedroom apartment, situated in Wanaka's business district in Anderson Heights only a 10 minute stroll away...
From $132
Alpine Motel Apartments
Wanaka Accommodation - Motels
Located in scenic Wanaka, Alpine Motel Apartments offers quality and affordable accommodation in one of 19 spacious units including studio, 1 and...
From $72

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Torque Marine
Wanaka Activities - Boating, Yachting
Torque Marine Ltd is a locally owned and operated marine boat and outboard motor servicing and sale company situated in Wanaka. With full workshop...
Wanaka River Journeys
Wanaka Activities - Adventure
The ever-changing Matukituki River, fed by glaciers and surrounded by the peaks of Mount Aspiring national Park, is one of New Zealand's most...
Adventure Wanaka
Lake Wanaka Activities - Boating, Yachting
There's no better way to experience stunning Lake Wanaka than from the deck of our luxury launch "Adventure 1" or the back seat of...
Lake Wanaka Cruises
Wanaka Activities - Boating, Yachting
Lake Wanaka Cruises offer power catamaran charter on Lake Wanaka New Zealand.
The 52ft power catamaran Dual Image, is available with...
New Zealand Freeride Company
Wanaka Activities - Adventure
Based in Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, the NZFC provides superior coaching in skier / boarder 1/2 pipe, 1/4 pipe, slopestyle, skier / boarder X, rail...

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Dining

Missys Kitchen Restaurant and Bar
Wanaka Dining - Cafes, Restaurants
Poised above Lake Wanaka, Missy's Kitchen Restaurant and Bar offers exceptional dining with stunning lake and mountain views. Sit yourself...
Shooters Bar
Wanaka Dining - Bars, Clubs, Pubs
Shooters Wanaka is Wanaka's only Lakefront Bar. Shooters Bar is the bar for great entertainment with something great happening through out the...
Café Fe
Wanaka Dining - Cafes, Restaurants
One of the regions most recognised cafe's and popular with the locals. Cafe Fe and Gallery are named after the glacial carved hill, Mount...
Tilikum Restaurant & Bar
Wanaka Dining - Cafes, Restaurants
Tilikum Restaurant and Bar offers delicious Pacific-Rim cuisine with a unique Kiwi flavour in a relaxed atmosphere with personal service. ...
Red Rock
Wanaka Dining - Bars, Clubs, Pubs
The Red Rock Wanaka features an impressive sound and lighting system, local and Guest DJ's of various music genres.
With happy hours...