Relax in the foothills of the Southern Alps at Wanaka, home to boutique wineries and artisan produce.
Lake Wanaka and nearby Lake Hawea feature sparkling clear water and glorious alpine vistas. Wanaka is also the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park, with towering peaks, spectacular glaciers, thundering waterfalls, rivers and valleys.
You must experience the outstanding natural beauty of Wanaka’s lakes and mountains. To get there, fly into Queenstown and pick up your car hire, then head over to Wanaka for a unique South Island holiday experience.
We can book your self-contained apartment to use as a base while you explore this beautiful part of New Zealand. Outdoor enthusiasts are in heaven here, with countless walking and cycling trails to explore at any time of the year.
Mount Aspiring National Park is nearby and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage area. Made up of soaring peaks with spectacular glaciers surrounded by lush forest and alpine meadows broken up with crystal clear riverways.
For families make sure you visit Wanaka Puzzling world, Wanaka Warbirds and wheels Museum, hire bikes to use on some of the local trails and go horse trekking in nearby Cardrona.
For those wanting some adrenaline, the options vary from: Skydiving, jet boating, 4 wheel drive off roading, quad biking or horse trekking. There is also fishing, hunting and rock climbing… something for everyone.
There are over 750 kilometres of tracks to explore. Experienced guides can help serious climbers climb the summits in Mt Aspiring National Park. There are short tracks not far from Wanaka township suitable for all fitness levels.
The skiing and snowboarding during winter is suitable for all enthusiasts with Cardrona, Treble Conne and Snow Farm all within 40 minutes from Wanaka town centre. Also on offer is the largest heli-skiing terrain in the Southern Hemisphere.
Enjoy the excellent local restaurants, cafes and breweries. Join a guided wine tour or visit a local art gallery. There is something suitable for everyone in this stunning New Zealand holiday spot.
In case you missed it, our last video was about Queenstown, as mentioned on that video, one holiday option is to share your holiday nights over both Wanaka and Queenstown. Our team can advise you on the right combination to ensure you have the best holiday experience.
See:
- Take in breath-taking views over Lake Wanaka on the 16 kilometre Roys Peak Track
Do:
- Conquer one of the highest waterfall cable climb in the world at Wildwire Wanaka
- Challenge your perceptions of reality at Wanaka’s Puzzling World
So contact our team of Travel Professionals to book your next New Zealand Travel Adventure.