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Away from the crowds, set amongst breathtaking mountains, Lake Wanaka is a year-round destination where the relaxed kiwi lifestyle combines with a landscape just waiting to be explored.

Away from the crowds, set amongst breathtaking mountains, Lake Wanaka is a year-round destination where the relaxed kiwi lifestyle combines with a landscape just waiting to be explored. Crystal clear lakes and rivers are at the heart of Lake Wanaka's outdoor lifestyle with swimming, kayaking, water skiing, rafting and fishing just some of the activities to be enjoyed.

Lake Wanaka offers some of the best hiking in New Zealand, from relaxing local walks to single and multi-day hikes in Mt Aspiring National Park, part of the World Heritage Area with its striking landforms, from soaring mountains and pristine glaciers to tranquil river flats. There's no better way to capture the majesty of the region than from the air,

whether it's on a scenic flight or an adrenaline-pumping tandem skydive. The thrilling sense of freedom continues on the ground with some of New Zealand's most memorable mountain biking, from family-friendly off-road trails by the lake and rivers, heli-biking or exhilarating single track through the forests. In winter, thousands flock to Lake Wanaka because of its proximity to six world-class ski areas and the largest heliskiing area outside North America.

Lake Wanaka's spectacular backdrop adds a unique dimension to any event and Lake Wanaka is home to some of the best in the world at every time of year – sports, arts, aviation, music, film – all set against breathtaking alpine environment.

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LAKE WANAKA TOURISM
PO Box 147
Lake Wanaka
New Zealand, 9343
Tel: +64 3 443 1574

For more information please visit the official Lake Wanaka website:
www.lakewanaka.co.nz

How to get there and around

BY AIR
Queenstown International Airport
Direct international flights from the East Coast of Australia by Air New Zealand, Qantas, Pacific Blue and Jetstar. Domestic flights by Air New Zealand and Jetstar.
Lake Wanaka Airport
Daily domestic service from Christchurch International Airport.

BY LAND
Regular bus routes from Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill and West Coast.

DRIVING TIMES
Please note plenty of time should be allowed for driving within the Southern Lakes due to the nature of the terrain. All state highways are well maintained.

QUEENSTOWN to LAKE WANAKA
      > 1 hour
QUEENSTOWN to TE ANAU
      > 2.5 hours
CHRISTCHURCH to QUEENSTOWN
      > 6 hours
CHRISTCHURCH to LAKE WANAKA
      > 5 hours
WEST COAST to LAKE WANAKA


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