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Southern Lakes Lake Hawea © Paddle Wanaka RIGHT: Lake Wanaka © Getty Images

ALPINE CHARM

WANAKA DISTRICT THE WANAKA DISTRICT IS HELL BENT ON GETTING

In Wanaka town centre, every newcomer feels like they’ve found a secret that’s yet to be sung from the rooftops. They haven’t of course, but one of Wanaka’s many charms is its indifference to its many charms. Once you’ve navigated the town and found ‘That Wanaka Tree’, enjoy a seriously chilled café scene tickling the water’s edge.

YOU OUTDOORS: ADVENTURE IS A DAILY NECESSITY IN THESE PARTS. THERE ARE THREE FIRST-CLASS SKI AREAS NEARBY, NUMEROUS LAKES AND A NATIONAL PARK.

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Treble Cone 2058 Glendhu Bay

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HOP TIP: Drop into Wyndrok Pottery by Lake Hawea for functional hand-crafted wares.

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As the launch pad for Mt Aspiring National Park, Makarora sits snugly between Wanaka and the West Coast. A magnet for trampers, there are both short walks and long treks. You can jet boat up Wilkin Valley, take a scenic flight or head to the Blue Pools. Just 10 minutes by car from Wanaka, these glacier-fed pools are deep,

Drink up spectacular alpine scenery at Lake Hawea. The lake is the smallest of Southern Lakes’ three alpine glacier lakes and the township sits elevated above. All around the water’s edge, shingle beach meets serene lagoon, while below, a bounty of trout and salmon toy with patient fishermen. Paddleboarders soar across the top, walkers circuit the perimeter and bathers endure invigorating temperatures at Scotts Beach, with its designated swimming area.

LAKE HAWEA occupies site of ancient glacier • 16km NE of Wanaka

The Camp Lake Hawea

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Must-Do’s Domestic Airport Airfield Golf i-SITE Visitor Centre Lookout Motorcamp No Rental cars allowed Skiing Te Araroa Trail Tramping

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