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Wanaka

Visit Wanaka

Introduction

The small town of Wanaka is situated on the edge of Lake Wanaka. It's quieter and much more easy-going than Queenstown, but just as magnificently set, and so is considered by many to be the perfect place to spend a few days.

As its booming real estate market shows, it is also a popular place for New Zealanders looking to relocate.

Wanaka sits on the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park and is therefore considered to be the gateway to this great park; New Zealand's third largest, it covers an area of 3,500 square kilometres. The park has more than 100 glaciers and is home to native wildlife such as the kea (a native parrot), the New Zealand falcon and the giant weta, the world's largest insect.

Arrowtown

The quaint little settlement of Arrowtown owes its existence to the gold that's mixed in with the silt of the Arrow River and to one William Fox, a prospector who is believed to have been the first person to strike gold in the valley, in 1862.

The subsequent gold rush bought upwards of 7,000 people to the area and visitors can still try their hand at gold panning in the river.

Some of the old buildings remain, but the real money-spinner these days is tourism, supported by people from Queenstown seeking a quiet weekend break and increasingly by overseas holidaymakers too.

There is a range of great hotels and B&Bs in the area, scenic golf courses, bike trails and interesting museums documenting the town's illustrious past.

 

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Top itineraries in Wanaka

Maui Ultima Elite

New Zealand by Motorhome

20-day motorhome self-drive from £4,685 pp incl. flights

With its spectacular driving routes linking gorgeous coastlines and vast national parks, and plenty of gorgeous locations to pull up and park, find out why New Zealand is tailor-made for a motorhome holiday.

Top places to stay in Wanaka

Lime Tree Lodge lounge, New Zealand

Lime Tree Lodge, Wanaka

Contemporary lodge

Whether it’s fine dining, adventure activities or ambling garden strolls, you’ll enjoy it all in luxury at Lime Tree Lodge.

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