Lake Wanaka, Queenstown
Lake Wanaka lies at the heart of the Otago Lakes in South Island, just a 50 minute drive to the north of Queenstown through the Crown Range.
Lake Wanaka lies at the heart of the Otago Lakes in South Island, just a 50 minute drive to the north of Queenstown through the Crown Range. The 42 kilometre long lake is more than 300 metres deep, making it the fourth largest lake in New Zealand. It is situated at an altitude of 300 metres, and offers breathtaking views of the Mt Aspiring National Park. While jetboating, sailing, and kayaking on the water are popular in summer, skiing and snowboarding on the nearby slopes of Treble Cone and Cardrona Alpine Resort draw crowds of visitors.
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About Lake Wanaka
Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, South Island
Lake Wanaka and Nearby Sights on Map
Lake Hayes
Framed by the snow-covered peaks of The Remarkables and mountains of the Wakatipu Basin, Lake Hayes is a picturesque lake with crystal clear waters that reflect the surrounding landscape like a mirror
Coronet Peak
Coronet Peak is a 1649 metre tall mountain with a popular skiing resort on its southern slopes
Skippers Canyon
Carved out by glaciers and the Shotover River, the Skippers Canyon is a breathtaking gorge with steep drops of several hundred metres
The Remarkables
You know it is going to be an unforgettable experience when something is named as The Remarkables
Shotover River
Once dubbed 'the richest river in the world' for its gold nuggets, the Shotover River today draws gold-seekers as well as adventure enthusiasts who come for the fast-flowing crystal rapids
Hollyford Track
The Hollyford Track is a 56 kilometre long tramping or hiking path along Hollyford River that runs from Marion Corner at the foot of Mount Christina in the south to the Tasman Sea coast at Martins Bay in the north, through the Pyke Big Bay Track
Skycity Queenstown
The Skycity Queenstown Casino has dining and entertainment in addition to 86 gaming machines, 8 gaming tables with popular draws such as Roulette, Poker, Texas Hold'em, Baccarat, and Blackjack, and an additional 4 gaming tables in the VIP room
Lord of the Rings - Glenorchy
Glenorchy is breathtakingly beautiful, and it is not hard to see why Peter Jackson filmed parts of The Lord of the Rings trilogy here
Lake Wakatipu
Surrounded by the towering Remarkables, Cecil Peak and Southern Alps, the gorgeous Lake Wakatipu offers breathtaking views of nature
Routeburn Track
The 32 kilometre long Routeburn Track is an alpine tramping or hiking trail that passes through the Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks