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| WELCOME TO LAKE WANAKA - THE ALL YEAR AROUND RESORT
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Experience-"first hand" our distinct four seasons - each season with its own unique set of varied features, activities and attractions to explore and enjoy.
There are so many reasons to visit and spend time in our Lake Wanaka region - every day is a day to celebrate the beauty of the natural environs of our Southern Alps and Lakes alpine environment. Stay a while- explore Wanana and also take day trips to Cromwell, Arrowtown, Queenstown, West Coast or Mount Cook.
For example, in Wanaka alone- a sample offering may include- arts, music, colour and seasonal festivals, wineries, skydiving, funky cinema experiences, ice/rock/mountain climbing, Iron-man triathlons, fabulous walkways /cycleways, the famous Warbirds over Wanaka airshow and Puzzling World entertainment.
An enjoyable assortment of indoor/outdoor pursuits - something for all tastes, interests and fitness levels. Increasingly, Wanaka is chosen as a prime wedding venue for both NZ and international visitors - with its superb backdrop scenery and a quieter laidback retreat for a romantic getaway.
As you can see-Lake Wanaka is an ideal central location as an accommodation base - well positioned between the West coast, Aoraki/ Mount Cook, Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Wanaka is less than an hour's drive to Queenstown and Arrowtown. |
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| SUMMER |
The summer is ideal for walking, golf, swimming, boating, fishing, sailing, biking or hiking. Whether gentle walks or extreme skydiving, there is plenty to fill in the long daylight hours.
Many like to start or finish their day with a strong espresso coffee or a gourmet dinner with local wines or dance the night away at the many bars.
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| WINTER |
In winter Wanaka is a very popular alpine base for downhill, telemark, cross country, heliski and terrain park skiers & snowboarders. Being home to four international ski resorts of Treble Cone, Cardrona, Nordic Snow Farm and the Snow Park Terrain Park.
At our back door, only 1.5 hours drive away is another three well known ski areas Coronet Peak, Remarkables and Lake Ohau.
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| 2010/2011 Seasonal DIARY
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January -2011
Mid January - Challenge Wanaka-13-16th.Spectacular scenic backdrop to one of the world's toughest Ironman triathlon series
25th onwards until around 7th February - Quiet period with NZ school holiday makers gone back home.
February 2011
Most settled summer weather traditionally - warm, very little wind - most popular for international visitors.
27th-2010 Otago Cavalcade- Finishes in Wanaka- An annual,unforgettable journey
March 2011
11th & 12th - Upper Clutha A&P show. Brings all the region to the second biggest agricultural show in the South Island.
12th - Motutapu Icebreaker - Mountain bike/Marathon
19th & 20th- Otago embroidery Guild workshops/classes
April 2011
22-25th- Good Friday/Easter
2012- Warbirds Over Wanaka- Not to be missed- warplane/aviation lovers!
Southern Lakes Festival of Colour-Biennial highlight -Next- 12-17th- April 2011 - Art, music theatre - a four day celebration of the arts - a richly uplifting cultural experience.
May
Beautiful gold, red autumn colours, calm, crisp mornings & lake still like glass.
June
Skifield open mid-late June.
July
NZ School Holidays-2011- 15-31st July
Winter resort comes alive.
August
Busiest Skifield visitors-settled, crisp cold weather.
Winter Mini Olympics - 2011 Wanaka, Queenstown, Central Otago, Dunedin, Ranfurly (Lead up series of events for Asia/Pacific rim - Olympic competitors).
September
Early Spring - best skiing, longer daylight hours, warmer - also biking, hiking, golf
2011- Rugby world Cup- great opportunity to experience the Southern Lakes Spring
October
Mid October -Wanakafest - Not to be missed Spring festival - entertainment, floats.
23-25th 2010- Labour weekend - Wanaka Art Society Exhibition &"The Perfect Woman" Competition
November
Early summer weather - fewer tourists - enjoy more for less.
December
Quieter time until Christmas - so great time to visit with no crowds, no pre-bookings necessary for activities - warm weather.
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| LOCATION |
Quiet, sheltered and sunny location just 2 to 5 minutes walk to the golf course, cinema, shops and restaurants.
We are opposite the DOC- Visitors Centre. We are also close to Mt Iron & Puzzling World. We are 8 kms from the Airport. 25 minutes drive to Treble Cone, 45 minutes drive to our glorious Mt Aspiring National Park
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