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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Trade and Media

Lake Wanaka’s Lifestyle Reserve highlights the quality of experience on offer in Lake Wanaka is a rarity, even by New Zealand standards. In the same way wildlife reserves and National Parks have become holiday destinations, the concept of a lifestyle reserve acts as a draw-card for those wanting to experience the ultimate Kiwi lifestyle. It combines spectacular scenery with a genuine sense of community, where operators are passionate about sharing their way of life, environment and what they do

With its ‘Lifestyle Reserve’, Lake Wanaka is not only inviting you to experience its exceptional lifestyle but also highlighting the destination’s long term commitment to ensuring the quality of their experience is never compromised.

Lake Wanaka Tourism’s media and trade centre is designed to provide you with all the information, tools and inspiration you need to tell Lake Wanaka’s stories and sell its travel products. Be sure to get in touch if you need further information, itinerary assistance or fancy being considered for our hosted media programme.

Download our Lifestyle Reserve Visitor Guide

Download our Charter

LWT Lifestyle Reserve Brochure 2011
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Lake Wanaka Lifestyle Reserve Charter
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Newsroom

Browse the latest press releases for Lake Wanaka. New product, events and what's happening

Travel Trade

This is your one-stop shop of tools and resources to help you sell Lake Wanaka as a year round travel destination.

Facts and Figures

Read up on visitor statistics and tourism’s impact on the Lake Wanaka economy.

Upcoming Events

There are a number of world class events in Lake Wanaka from arts to sports. If you are interested in seeing what is on then check out our events. Many events happen annually or bienially - check them out.