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Summer
Summer days are long and hot - the temperature can reach the mid to late 30's centigrade but averages 23 centigrade. Nearby Lake Wanaka and its sister Lake Hawea offer a cool alternative to adventure activities.
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The lakes are a great place just to relax and soak up the summer sunshine.
Swimming, boating, kayaking and waterskiing are very popular at this time of year. |
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Mt Aspiring National Park offers a multitude of choices such as tramping the spectacular scenic Matukituki Valley where Mount Aspiring rises sheer above the surrounding glaciers.
For the more adventurous then mountaineering is another option. Trout Fishing in the lakes and rivers is world class. |
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Other adventure activities can include anything from:
river rafting, jet boating, sailing, picnicing, canyoning, tramping, hiking, mountain biking or horse trekking in golden hills and valleys, four-wheel driving on high country farms. |
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Exploring the region is just as easy by air with numerous flight-seeing operators keen to show off their playground.
One of the best displays of World War II aircraft in the world are housed at the New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum sited at Wanaka Airport. |
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For a brain-teaser, test your skill and cunning in the man-made maze and puzzle house at Wanaka's Puzzling World.
Or enjoy a round of golf on a superb 18-hole Wanaka Golf Course. | |
