Wanaka
Wanaka New Zealand is one of the most picturesque, tranquil places on earth and a great destination for a ski holiday. Nestled along the shores of Lake Wanaka, views abound across the lake to Mt Aspiring, the Matterhorn of New Zealand. When you gaze across the lake on a still day, you would swear you are seeing double as you take in the reflections on the water.
Where is Wanaka?
Wanaka (pronounced Wonaka) is the gateway to the Mt Aspiring National Park and is located 428km SW of Christchurch, and 68km NE (about 1 hour) of
Queenstown.
Ski Wanaka
From Wanaka it is only a 30 minute drive to
Treble Cone, one of New Zealand’s best ski resorts.
Cardrona ski resort, Snowfarm (a Nordic ski resort), and Snowpark (a park for free styling shredders) are about 35km away from Wanaka.
Wanaka is also home to one of New Zealand’s hottest heli skiing and heli boarding operations –
Harris Mountains Heli-ski.
Wanaka Accommodation
Wanaka accommodation is of very high quality, and there is great diversity in the type of lodging available. In addition to a few resort hotels, Wanaka has 5-star luxurious bed and breakfast retreats, inexpensive motels, and a range of backpackers. Some of the accommodation is in the centre of town, located along the shores of Lake Wanaka, or a short walk or drive out of town.
Wanaka Activities
Whilst Wanaka is much more understated than the crazy Queenstown, there are still various
Wanaka activities on offer. The Wanaka area has a few adventure pursuits as well as lots of R and R activities such as day spas, wineries, or a cruise on Lake Wanaka. The town has a plethora of cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants to suit all entertainment tastes.
Wanaka shopping is also pretty good, especially if you’re in the market for a new ski or snowboard outfit.
Why Holiday in Wanaka NZ?
Wanaka is a place of contradictions and finds the perfect balance between being low-key and up-market. The architecture is modern and stylish, as are some of the trendy people that grace the caffe latte establishments. However Wanaka also has a grungy scene. Wanaka doesn’t have the tourist hype seen in Queenstown, and even though tourism is increasing, Wanaka still manages to retain the feel of a relaxed ski town.
For skiers and snowboarders, the huge plus is the choice of multiple ski resorts. And powderhounds love to stay in Wanaka because it’s the best location to access the infamous
Treble Cone.
Travel Agents & Tour Operators
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Blue Powder Tours - Snow Travel Specialists
Blue Powder Tours specialise in individual & group tours to your favourite ski destinations in New Zealand. We have personal experience of skiing at Wanaka & can tailor a tour to your budget.
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