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MT ASPIRING NATIONAL PARK
to Mt Aspiring Nat. Park
Exploring the Mt Aspiring National Park wilderness is unforgettable whether you are hiking, climbing, fishing, enjoying a scenic flight or jet boating.
Image: Mt Aspiring and Matukituki Valley from Cascade Saddle.
LAKES AND RIVERS
to lakes and rivers...
Crystal clear lakes and rivers are at the heart of our outdoor lifestyle, fed from the glaciers of Mt Aspiring National Park.
Image: Arethusa Pool on Mou Waho Island, Lake Wanaka. Alpine Image Co
WALKING AND HIKING
to walking and hiking...
Escape into nature at its best along Lake Wanaka's many walking tracks, from gentle lakeside strolls to high alpine treks.
Image: Lake Wanaka and surrounding mountains from Mt Roy. Alpine Image Co
AIRBORNE ADVENTURES
to airborne adventures...
Lake Wanaka from the air is an experience never to be forgotten and there's no better way to capture the majesty of the region.
Image: Skydiving high above Lake Wanaka and Hawea and the Southern Alps.
AUTUMN COLOURS
to autumn colours...
This is a spectacular time of year to visit Lake Wanaka as autumn brings a flamboyant mix of colours from glowing golds to vibrant reds.
Image: Lake Wanaka and surrounding mountains. Gilbert van Reenen.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
to mountain biking...
A thrilling sense of freedom. Whether it is a leisurely cycle or downhill single track feast, you will come back invigorated and inspired.
Image: Mountain biking along the Pisa Range - New Zealand's highest mountain biking terrain.
UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS
to unique attractions...
Fun, quirky, exciting...Always engaging. Created by people with passions to share, Wanaka's attractions are as unique as the personalities behind them.
Image: Stuart Landborough's Puzzling World
EVENTS
to events...
The spectacular backdrop of Lake Wanaka adds a new dimension to any event and Lake Wanaka is a home to some of the best in the world.
Image: Challenge Wanaka triathlon 2010.

 

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