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weekenders WANAKA, NEW ZEALAND
Wanaka...
An Outdoor Lovers Paradise
WITH ITS SPECTACULAR LOCATION AT THE FOOT OF THE SOUTHERN ALPS IN NEW ZEALAND’S SOUTH ISLAND AND THE WILDERNESS OF THE MOUNT ASPIRING NATIONAL PARK NEARBY, WANAKA IS A MAGNET FOR OUTDOOR LOVERS THE WORLD OVER. IF YOU’RE INTO FISHING, HIKING, SKIING, WINE TASTING OR GOLF, WANAKA IS THE PERFECT BASE TO INDULGE IN YOUR PASSION.
About an hour’s drive from Queenstown, Wanaka appeals to both adventure
lovers and relaxation minded travellers. Situated on the crystal clear waters
of New Zealand’s fourth largest lake, Wanaka is very near several excellent
ski areas such as Treble Cone and Cardrona and some very good places to
go hiking. The city also hosts Warbirds Over Wanaka, the largest three day
air show in the Southern Hemisphere.
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While the pace of life here is less hurried than in Queenstown, Wanaka enjoys an enviable climate. While some activities are seasonal, most can be enjoyed all year round. With a lower than average rainfall and high sunshine hours there’s no excuse for lazing around... unless you choose to.
There are many ways to enjoy Wanaka’s beautiful outdoor environment. It is only from the air that the size, scale and majesty of the landscape can be really appreciated. Take a scenic flight, tandem sky dive, paraglide or learn to fly - the choices are endless.
A trip to Wanaka wouldn’t be complete without exploring the lake and its many islands or taking a trip down one of the wild rivers. For the daring, immerse yourself completely canyoning (various ways of exploring canyons) or white water rafting. A number of mountains surrounding Wanaka
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