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Lake Hāwea Must-Do's
Lake Hāwea Walks
The Hāwea River Track follows the river from Wānaka to the lake’s edge in three hours and The Kidds Nature Reserve Bush Track is an easy half-hour loop. An energetic 20km (one way) track around the lake takes 10 hours. Rated as advanced.
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LandEscape
An eco-friendly cycling adventure in Hāwea farmland, combining cycle trails, e-bikes and wood-fired outdoor hot tubs.
Cycling at LandEscape © LandEscape
Trout and Salmon Fishing
Yes, there’s fish in the lake. Or visit High Country Salmon Farm, approx one hour 40 minutes from Hawea, to see how salmon is farmed.
Aquatic Fun
When the wind kicks up, try a spot of kite surfing on the lake. When it’s laying low, try paddleboarding. Hawea Flat White-Water Park on Hawea River boasts a never-ending wave for surfers, kayakers and boogie boarders never-ending fun.
Mountain Bike to Wānaka
The Lake Hāwea Circuit route is a 50km loop connecting Wānaka and Lake Hāwea on quiet, rural roads.
The Camp
Lake Hāwea’s most comprehensive campground has lake-fronting glamping, cabins, safari tents and more. A summer food truck serves wood fired pizzas.
4WD Safari
Join Ridgeline New Zealand for a 4WD exploration of the remote Lake Hāwea Dingleburn Station.
Wyndrok Pottery
Pop into this charming studio and admire – then buy – beautifully glazed ceramics.
