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

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

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

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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Recommended Itineraries

South Island Itineraries

Many of the South Island itineraries start in Christchurch, which is the South Island’s largest city, and showcase some of the best ‘Mainland’ visual attractions and adventure tourism, including visits to the rugged and wild West Coast, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, unforgettable Wanaka and Queenstown!

Recommended Itineraries

Wanaka Day Trips

Wanaka Itineraries

South Island Itineraries

Build Your Itinerary

From well known attractions such as relaxing in the hot pools of Hanmer Springs to whale watching in Kaikoura, to quaint rural areas such as Omarama or the stunning beauty of Milford and Doubtful Sounds, Arrowtown, Wanaka and Te Anau. You can plan a trip to see it all! Of course, don't forget Lake Tekapo, Nelson, St Arnaud, the vineyards of Marlborough, the English vibe of Dunedin and the wonderland that is Abel Tasman National Park!

Suggested South Island Itineraries:

	Christchurch to Wanaka - via Tekapo, Mt Cook and the MacKenzie Basin
	Christchurch to Invercargill - via Greymouth, Wanaka and Queenstown
	Nelson to Wanaka and Queenstown - via the West Coast
Arrowtown 23, September 2011	Wanaka to Queenstown - via Cardrona, the Crown Range Road and Arrowtown
	Queenstown to Milford Sound - via Te Anau
	Dunedin to Queenstown and Wanaka - via Catlins and Milford Sound
	Dunedin return - via Oamaru, Queenstown and Southern Scenic Route
	Blenheim to Nelson and the West Coast - via Golden Bay and Murchison

5 days Southern Lakes: stay Christchurch - Wanaka - Queenstown - Home
10 days Bottom to Top: stay Dunedin - Catlins - Milford Sound - Queenstown - Wanaka - Fox or Franz Glaciers - Punakaiki - Hanmer Springs - Kaikoura - Picton - Wellington
14 days The Big Picture - stay Christchurch - Kaikoura - Nelson - Abel Tasman - Westport - Franz Josef Glacier - Wanaka - Queenstown - Te Anau - Dunedin - Tekapo - Christchurch