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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The Wanaka Story

Revealing Lake Wanaka

Revealing Lake Wanaka - sharing stories about Lake Wanaka through the eyes of people who live here and love it...

A number of local personalities share their stories about what makes Lake Wanaka a special place.… why people come here, keep coming back and stay. Getting beneath the surface to discover the heart of Lake Wanaka.

Individual Episodes

	Story 9: London born lover of food, who now calls Wanaka home, executive Chef at Whare Kea...James Stapley		Story 8: Competitive triathlete, three-time New Zealand Under 23 Champion, and New Zealand Sprint Champion...Tony Dodds
	Story 7: A globally recognised sportsman, at just 9 years old Jossi was flown by helicopter to the mountains behind Wanaka to compete with the best freeskiiers in the world …Jossi Wells		Story 6: Growing up in Wanaka has sculpted this young woman into the talented musician that she has become today...Martine Harding
	Story 5: Farmer, fisherman and a really hard case, our next story is about local man …Harry Urquhart		Story 4: Often seen wearing lycra and funny costumes our next story is about an entertainer... Calum Macleod
	Story 3: A self confessed underwater specialist who now makes his living on top of the water...Chris Riley		Story 2: An award winning photographer and former resident of the Scottish Isles...Camilla Stoddart
	Story 1: A former New Zealand freestyle representative skier now a reknowned wine maker ... Nick Mills		The Teaser: Revealing Lake Wanaka... a short video introducing some of the personalities in the series ...