Introducing Wanaka
Beautiful scenery, tramping and skiing opportunities, and an expanding roster of adrenaline-inducing activities have transformed the lakeside town of Wanaka into a year-round tourist destination. Travellers come here as an alternative to Queenstown, and while some locals worry their home is starting to resemble its hyped-up Central Otago sibling across the Crown Range, Wanaka’s lakefront area retains a laid-back, small-town feel. It’s definitely not a sleepy hamlet anymore though, and new restaurants and bars are adding a veneer of sophistication. Note that Wanaka wakes up in a big way for New Year’s Eve.
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Wanaka is located at the southern end of Lake Wanaka, just over 100km northeast of Queenstown via Cromwell. It’s the gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park and to the Treble Cone, Cardrona, Harris Mountains and Pisa Range Ski Areas.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: South Island in December - Itinerary Advice
by newzealandtravel 13 September 2011
Whew! That's solid packed itin. For some info on Abel Tas walks have a look at http://doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/national-parks/…
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Re: South Island in December - Itinerary Advice
by neverwinter 13 September 2011
sounds fun - comments interspersed. 11th Dec - Arrive in Christchurch in afternoon. Stay with a friend. 12th Dec - Drive to Hanmer Spr…
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South Island in December - Itinerary Advice
by flicky123 12 September 2011
Hi Everyone My partner and I will be spending 11 days on the South Island of New Zealand this December and were wondering if any of your…
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