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Wanaka

Wanaka, Wanaka, New Zealand
03 443 1233
Ranked #3 of 15 attractions in Wanaka
4.5 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Ski/ Snowboard Areas, Bodies of Water
Activities: Skiing
Description: Wanaka is a gorgeous place on wanaka lake.
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Auckland, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We recently stayed in this beautiful lakeside town and just loved the experience. The townships setting on the the lake is so picturesque especially in autumn with the spectacular colours and reflections in the water of the lake with the mountain range in the distance. There are great walking, treking and cycling experiences to be enjoyed for all levels of... More

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Sunshine Coast Australia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We found that the people in Wanaka were very friendly. The town itself is small but is growing. Wanaka has all the facilities that you would require for an enjoyable holiday.

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Auckland, New Zealand
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

It was so picturesque , with the snowy mountains in the background, and the autumn colours, perfect weather completed the picture.

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Perth, Australia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

its a really nice place , mountains all round , we where there just before the snow season so it was quiet and cold but still lovely

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Dubai
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

A lovely small little town with a lot of visitors and good restaurants just facing the lake..... loved the atmosphere there and a great place to send a couple of days .

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

the scenery was breathtaking. loved the full moon that night. we wished we could be staying there.

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Aylesbury, United Kingdom
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Used this as a stop off between QT and Frans Josef - wish we could have spent longer here. Seemed much quieter and more class feel about it than QT. V beautiful.

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

This is such a picturesque place and well worth a stop. Take-away coffee by the lake whilst kids playing on the playground, priceless :-)

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Perth, Australia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

This town has a great feel about it. Not as large as Queenstown and definitely not as busy. Great for couples that like the quite life with fantastic views of lake and mountains. Pleanty to do for all ages. Winter is the busy time for for Wanaka.

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Tokyo, Japan
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Beautiful town with fantastic scenic of the lake and mountains.

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