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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
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
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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Wanaka Weather & Climate

Wanaka enjoys a continental climate with four distinct seasons and fairly dry weather conditions year round.

The town's average annual rainfall of 682mm is just half the national average, with most rainfall occurring in spring months. During summer, days are hot and evenings cool, while in winter, days are cold with frost and snow in surrounding mountain ranges.

  • Spring: October - December: changeable, wettest months.      10 - 19°C
  • Summer: January - March: hot and dry                                           16 - 30°C
  • Autumn: April - June: warm, temperate days, cool nights           10 - 23°C
  • Winter: July - September: crisp, clear days, cold nights                0 - 14°C

 The best time for autumn colours is usually the first two weeks in April.

The town's average annual rainfall of 682mm is just half the national average, with most rainfall occurring in spring months. 

  • Average annual rainfall (mm): 682
  • Average annual sunshine hours: 2,000
  • Average summer temperature (°C): 24
  • Average winter temperature (°C): 10
  • Average daily temperature (°C): 16

 
Adobe Acrobat DocumentLake Wanaka Weather Data

 

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