Lake Wanaka, New Zealand: Find Wanaka activities & Wanaka accommodation

OPEN SPACES

The freedom to explore is a rare thing in today's world. Lake Wanaka is a spectacular natural playground, one which we're committed to.

Image: Boating on Lake Wanaka. Camilla Stoddart

INDEPENDENT PASSION

We're keen to keep the character, Kiwi flavour and passion in our community. We'll do our utmost to champion owner operators.

Image: Hiker on top of Mt Roy. Garrick Cameron

PRISTINE ENVIRONMENT

We feel a strong responsibility to protect the incredible environment in Lake Wanaka. We'll never take it for granted.

Image: Swimming in Lake Wanaka. Camilla Stoddart

GENUINE HOSPITALITY

We're genuinely excited about sharing our local knowledge so you can make the most of your time and come to love Lake Wanaka as much as we do.

Image: Spa bath, Lake Wanaka. Fredrik Larsson

VIBRANT COMMUNITY

Our locals come from around the corner or the other side of the world. In Lake Wanaka, when you visit, you can live and feel like a local for a few days, a season or forever. It's in the community spirit.

Image: Preschool children at daycare, Cardrona Alpine Resort

A STUNNING PLACE TO LIVE

If you're into the outdoors then there is no better place to visit or live than Wanaka...

Image: Wanaka nestled on the shores of the lake.Credit: Gilbert van Reenen

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MacKenzie Mt Cook

Fiordland Milford Sound

The West Coast

MacKenzie Mt Cook

Central Otago

Located in the centre of the South Island, the MacKenzie District is one and half hours drive to Wanaka.

Pristine snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes and a network of powder blue canals form the tapestry of this remarkable region. At the heart of it all towers our country’s highest mountain peak, the majestic Aoraki Mt Cook.

When it comes to walking, tramping, hiking and sightseeing in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, there is something for everyone, with a landscape of glaciers, mountain streams, icebergs and glacial lakes.

Choose from easy half hour walks along formed paths, to multi-day alpine hikes that take you into the vast wilderness of the Southern Alps.

From stargazing to scenic mountain flights and glacier lake boat trips, snow sports, hiking, fishing and horse treks are popular local activities.

Enjoy favourite Kiwi cuisine at a country pub, find international fare or a takeaway spread of local fish ‘n’ chips. Visit the Salmon Farm and try fresh salmon straight from the source.

From lakeside retreats with mountain views, to backpacker accommodation at Mt Cook there’s a great range of options to suit every budget.

Click links below to check out availability and make online bookings for MacKenzie accommodation and activities: