Wanaka Travel Guide
Wanaka accommodation, Wanaka activities and attractions, Wanaka maps, transportation to and around Wanaka - the ALL NEW Jasons Wanaka Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Wanaka.
Nestled beside Lake Wanaka and surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, Wanaka is a favourite with travellers who come to enjoy the beauty, peace and tranquillity of the
Southern Lakes area. Wanaka is a lovely place to be at any time of the year with fresh white snow on the mountains in winter, a riot of blossom in spring and long, hot, summer days followed by the stunning golds and russets of autumn. Cruises visit the various arms, bays and islands around the southern end of the Lake Wanaka, and the long list of outdoor activities includes fishing, waterskiing, hiking, horse trekking, winery tours, golf and goldpanning. There is flighteeing and skydiving at Wanaka airport, or try your hand at kayaking, jetboating, canyoning, whitewater sledging and rafting on the region's swift-flowing rivers.
In winter, Wanaka's
ski areas draw the crowds for
skiing and snowboarding at the nearby
Treble Cone,
Cardrona Alpine Resort,
Snow Park NZ and
Snow Farm NZ. Be sure to get into the hills surrounding
Wanaka area and enjoy the great collection of half-
day walks. Across the stunning Crown Range Road, the adventure resort of
Queenstown is just a 50 minute drive away. Wanaka is also the gateway to the rugged Mount Aspiring National Park World Heritage area, with its magnificent glaciers, hiking and climbing. To the south, you can discover the historic goldmining towns of
Central Otago.
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Geographic Location
Fiordland, in the southwest of the South Island
Population
3500
Climate
Summer: up to 30°C
Winter: an average of 8°C
Average rainfall: 680mm/year