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Visiting Wanaka, New Zealand


Situated on the crystal-clear waters of New Zealand's fourth-largest lake, just a short drive from Mount Aspiring National Park, the alpine South Island town of Wanaka appeals to both adventure... more » Situated on the crystal-clear waters of New Zealand's fourth-largest lake, just a short drive from Mount Aspiring National Park, the alpine South Island town of Wanaka appeals to both adventure lovers and resort-minded travelers. Fish in the river valleys, hike in summer or ski in winter, play the elevated golf course overlooking Lake Wanaka and sample wine from an area vineyard. The city also hosts Warbirds Over Wanaka, the largest three-day air show in the Southern Hemisphere. « less

Traveller Advice on Wanaka

69 Hotels & Accommodations

12 Things to Do

26 Restaurants

Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
62°F 16°C
43°F 6°C
Dec
66°F 18°C
48°F 8°C
Jan
68°F 20°C
50°F 10°C
Feb
69°F 20°C
51°F 10°C
Mar
66°F 18°C
48°F 8°C
Apr
60°F 15°C
42°F 5°C
Extended Forecast
Tuesday
24 Nov
High:
68°F 20°C
Low:
48°F 8°C
Wednesday
25 Nov
High:
68°F 20°C
Low:
46°F 7°C
Thursday
26 Nov
High:
59°F 15°C
Low:
50°F 10°C

Reviews you can trust

Deep Canyon

5 of 5 stars
Singapore
22 Nov 2009

Did canyoning 2 weeks back. Must say that both my wife and I felt that canyoning really gave us the adrenaline surge, even more than skydiving! The folks at Deep Canyon were highly professional,...more

5 of 5 stars
Bath, United Kingdom
22 Nov 2009

What a wonderful place. The lake is framed by green hills and mountains and when we visited in late November the backdrop to the lake was snow capped mountains. The town is small but perfectly...more

Lake Wanaka Lodge

5 of 5 stars
Christchurch
21 Nov 2009

Only a gentle stroll to get into the hub of the shopping, cafe area and tucked away in a peaceful cul de sac. The rooms were well appointed, spotlessly clean, and quiet but what makes this lodge...more

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