Wanaka to Haast: Driving One of New Zealand’s Most Scenic Roads
One of the most popular routes to the West Coast leaves from Wanaka and goes all the way to Haast. It’s a long drive, but …
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18 Fun Things to Do in Wanaka
New Zealand tourist towns don’t get much more iconic than Wanaka. It’s home to some of the best hikes in the country, a wide variety …
Rippon Vineyard, Wanaka: New Zealand’s Most Scenic Vineyard?
Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes District, which includes Wanaka, is one of the most famous wine growing regions in New Zealand. I’d love to …
Puzzling World, Wanaka
New Zealand (especially the South Island) isn’t exactly bursting with fun indoor activities. There are a few though, and Puzzling World in Wanaka is one …
The Scenic Road from Queenstown to Wanaka: Driving the Crown Range
Fancy driving along New Zealand’s highest main road? With great height comes great views, and the road from Queenstown to Wanaka certainly has those. The …
Wanaka Lavender Farm
Everyone loves a good photo spot, especially one that you don’t need to hike to and won’t cost (much) to see. It also helps if …
Hiking the Diamond Lake / Rocky Mountain Track, Wanaka
The Diamond Lake and Rocky Mountain tracks merge together to create a stunning three hour hike. There is so much to see along the way, …
Glendhu Bay: The Best Beach in Wanaka?
With Wanaka being over a hundred kilometers from the coast you wouldn’t expect it to be an awesome beach destination. Lake beaches have their charms …
Sunrise at Mount Iron: An Easy Hike in Wanaka
By now you probably know that Roys Peak is the best sunrise hike in Wanaka, but what if you don’t have the time, stamina or …
That Wanaka Tree: New Zealand’s Most Instagram-Famous Tree
We all want to be famous. Options for achieving this in the modern world include sex tapes, controversial reality TV appearances or being genuinely talented …