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About Lake Wanaka

Charter our self-drive houseboat and explore one of the most idyllic areas in New Zealand.

Lake Wanaka located right at the heart of the southern lakes, is the gateway to the Mt. Aspiring National park, the third largest in New Zealand. This is one of the world's most pristine wilderness areas.

The geography of Lake Wanaka, the fourth largest in New Zealand, makes it perfect for exploring in the houseboat. It is a long narrow lake with many different arms and an extensive shoreline which is mostly inaccessible except by boat. There are many idyllic sheltered beaches to moor your houseboat in overnight.

There are four significant islands to explore all of which are conservation reserves open to the public. These uninhabited islands are havens for many types of flora and fauna some of which have disappeared from the mainland.

Wanaka is only an hours scenic drive through the alps from Queenstown, the international gateway to southern New Zealand and is a favourite holiday destination for New Zealanders and a premiere destination for International travelers.

It has a stable climate – summer averages 23 and winter tends to have calm clear days with highs around 10 degrees.


Other Wanaka Information

Skydive Lake Wanaka
Imagine freefalling from 9,000, 12,000 and 15,000 feet over beautiful Lake Wanaka New Zealand. The most extreme scenic skydive in New Zealand!

Wanaka Weddings
A a directory site of Wanaka wedding professionals to help you plan your Wanaka wedding.

63b Catering Services
A mobile catering firm that is based in Wanaka. They are committed to providing quality food for your function where-ever it may be.

Siberia Experience
Fly-Walk-Jetboat in Mount Aspiring National Park.

Southern Alps Air
Scenic flights to Milford Sound, Mount Cook and Mt Aspiring.

Wanaka Homestead Lodge and Cottages
Brand new luxury lodge and cottage accommodation just 200m from the lake.

Other Information

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