in New Zealand · South Island

Wanaka

A relaxed lakeside resort town framed by mountains, home of the famously photogenic lone willow standing in the water.

Notable spots

That Wanaka Tree
Scenery
The world's most photographed willow, rising from Lake Wanaka.
Roys Peak
Nature
A ridge-line hike with sweeping lake and mountain panoramas.
Puzzling World
Family
Rippon Vineyard
Food

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Wanaka in Oct: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Wānaka — Hagai Agmon-Snir حچاي اچمون-سنير חגי אגמון-שניר (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia