Click HERE for a map of Wanaka and surrounding
areas
Wanaka is located in the south west
of the South Island, 43 miles (70 kms) north of
Queenstown and a 118 miles (190 kms) drive south of Franz
Josef Glacier area. At the southern end of Lake
Wanaka and close to Lake Hawea, the town is an ideal base to
explore and enjoy many varieties of watersports and some truly
wonderful scenery.
Because of its location close to
mountain snow, rivers and the coast, Wanaka has become a popular
tourist destination. Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea and the
Matukituki River valley are right on the towns' doorstep and the
Southern Alps surround the town to the north and south.
The town centre is on a flat plateau amidst the hills and peaks,
giving scenic vistas in all directions.
Wanaka has a growing number of good
restaurants, bars and cafes, and a large selection of accommodation
choices, from nice hotels and motels, charming B & B's and
homestays, to luxury lodges, retreats and villas.
If you are an aviation enthusiast,
then a visit to Wanaka is a must, as the town's airport is the home
of a large collection on WW2 aircraft. They host the
biennial 'Warbirds over Wanaka' air display over Easter
weekend of even-numbered years, which is rated as one of the best
in the world. If you are hoping to visit the show,
you will need to book your accommodation early, maybe even 2 years
ahead of time, to guarantee a room, or the other 100,000
people attending will beat you to it!
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