10 of the Best Things to Do in Lake Hāwea
While planning a trip to Wānaka you’ve probably seen there’s another lake nearby with its own world-class beaches and hiking trails. Only a 15-minute drive …
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10 of the Best Walks in Wānaka
Wānaka is one of the top hiking destinations in New Zealand (and the world) and it can be tough choosing the right track. The best …
Wānaka Travel Guide: How to Plan a Trip to Wānaka
A trip to Wānaka is all about the scenery. The lake is the focal point of town, and the hills and mountains that surround it …
Wānaka Itinerary: How to Spend Three – Seven Days in Wānaka
Whether you want to climb mountains, stroll along lakeside tracks or just relax somewhere beautiful, Wānaka has you covered. Our Wānaka itinerary will show you …
Where Are the Best Beaches in Wānaka?
Beaches aren’t the first things that come to mind when thinking about Wānaka, an inland mountain tourist town famous for hiking and skiing. Lake Wānaka …
Gladstone Track, Lake Hāwea
Often overshadowed by the more popular lakes nearby (Wānaka, Te Anau and Wakatipu), Lake Hāwea is just as scenic and usually a lot less crowded. …
A Lake Wānaka Cruise to Mou Waho Island
It’s no secret that Lake Wānaka is one of the prettiest lakes in New Zealand. You’ll get great views of it from town, from the …
Driving from Wānaka to Haast: The Best Places to Stop
One of the most popular routes to the West Coast leaves from Wānaka and goes all the way to Haast. It’s not a very long …
18 of the Best Things to Do in Wānaka
New Zealand tourist towns don’t get much more iconic than Wānaka. It’s home to some of the best hikes in the country, a wide variety …
Rippon Vineyard, Wānaka: New Zealand’s Most Scenic Vineyard?
Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes District, which includes Wānaka, is one of the most famous wine growing regions in New Zealand. I’d love to …