From fine restaurants to totally unique attractions and an
abundance of outdoor activities, Wanaka offer an excellent array of
visitor amenities against an unforgettable backdrop of lakes and
mountains.
From fine restaurants to totally unique attractions and an
abundance of outdoor activities, Wanaka offer an excellent array of
visitor amenities against an unforgettable backdrop of lakes and
mountains.
Things to Do and See in Wanaka New Zealand
Whatever the time of year, there's an adventure for every type
of visitor between Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring National Park.
You can go hiking in New Zealand's third largest national park, Mt
Aspiring National Park. Join a jet boat adventure and venture
deep into the back country - you may recognise some of the scenery
which featured in The Lord of the Rings. It is essential to
hit the Wanaka ski fields for some skiing and snowboarding activity
in wintertime. Wanaka has the largest area of skiable terrain
in Australasia.
Wanaka also offers an assortment of laid-backactivities.
Stuart Landborough's Puzzling World is an incredible world of crazy
architecture and mind-mending visual illusions. Catch a movie
at Cinema Paradise, a boutique cinema with a quirky twist.
Take a look at Wanaka's Transport and Toy Museum, home to a growing
number of old vehicles and toys.
Getting There & Around Wanaka New Zealand
Wanaka Airport offers daily flights from Christchurch, as well
as chartered sightseeing flights to Milford and Mt
Cook. Wanaka is located approximately 428 km from
Christchurch via the picturesque Mackenzie region (a 6.25-hour
drive).
