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and Central Otago
(in winter, weather depending) ~ Departs Wanaka three times daily ~ 7.15am, 1pm, 2.45pm
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Eight trips daily.
Queenstown > < Dunedin (Via Queenstown & Dunedin Airports) ~ Queenstown’s only morning bus service to Dunedin ~ Once daily from Queenstown to Dunedin ~ Once daily from Dunedin to Queenstown
The ideal opportunity for exploring what lies between Wanaka and Queenstown. Option #1 Five trips daily between Wanaka and Queenstown via the giddy heights and spectacular views of the Crown Range and beautiful Cardrona Valley.
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Wanaka > < Dunedin (Via Wanaka & Dunedin Airports) ~ Wanaka’s only morning bus service to Dunedin ~ Once daily from Wanaka to Dunedin ~ Once daily from Dunedin to Wanaka
Option #2 Three trips daily between Queenstown and Wanaka going the slightly longer route taking in the photogenic Gibbston Valley (known as Valley of Vines), rugged Kawarau Gorge,Cromwell Basin (heart of Central Otago wine making), and the Upper Clutha Valley where the road follows the course of the Mighty Clutha River/ Mata-Au, New Zealand’s highest volume river.
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viewing this year so this is your chance to visit a variety of different styled homes in delightful settings in and around Wanaka. The self-drive tour includes complimentary Devonshire tea to be held at the Lodge, Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village. Tickets are $20.00 and are available from Mitre 10, Linda on 443 2731 & Joy on 443 4442.
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This is as much a tour as it is an affordable, convenient way to travel between Dunedin and Queenstown/ Wanaka without the responsibilities and costs of driving yourself. This bus route takes in such notables as… Lake Waihola… popular for water sports, the wetlands surrounding this shallow lake are home to many species of wading bird Lawrence… Otago’s first gold rush town that once had a population of 11,500. Today it’s a little over 500. Free wi-fi internet. Beaumont… depending on your direction of travel, your first or last bridge crossing over the mighty Clutha River/MataAu, New Zealand’s highest volume river. Ettrick… another gold rush town that these days is better known for apple packing sheds along the main street. Roxburgh… this once gold mining town continues to thrive as the service centre for New Zealand’s main apple growing region. Cherries and apricots are also deliciously important crops. Alexandra… this riverside town famous for its wonderful fruit-growing soils and climate is a favourite Central Otago holiday destination. Clyde… the highway gives a bird’s eye view of this quaint and historic township. Alongside the highway is the start/finish of the Otago Central Rail Trail. Clyde Dam… it took over a million cubic metres of concrete to construct this, New Zealand’s third largest dam. Cromwell… fast becoming the business centre of Central. Offers lots of activities including lake watersports, mountain bike riding, trails, etc.
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The Cliffhangers’ members are a varied group of about fifty local children aged between seven and seventeen. The membership includes; those who travel to compete plus those who will in the future, children with disabilities and children who just enjoy climbing. They meet at Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre and are coached by Loz Ogle and Sarah Smith. The children are passionate and dedicated, with some climbing up to six hours a week. Sponsorship will assist them to purchase special climbing shoes, to participate in their next national competition, (which is being held in the North Island), including the purchase of a team uniform. There are seven houses available for
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Phone: (03) 443 6641 www.wanakarentacar.co.nz
From $39* per day
Wanaka’s Alpha Club’s House Tour will take place on Sunday 13th October 2013. This year the Alpha Club is supporting The Wanaka Cliffhangers Climbing Club.
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