Lake Wanaka

On New Zealand's lower South Island, Lake Wanaka is located in the center of the Otago Lakes. Village by Lake Wanaka is the entryway to Mt Aspiring National Park and is located in a glacier-carved basin on the lake's shoreline. On the road to the frontier settlement of Makarora, the penultimate halt before the West Coast Glacier region, Lake Hwea is a 15-minute drive away. The storied Cardrona Valley, a well-liked picturesque alpine route to neighboring Queenstown, is to the south.

It's a terrific option for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors away from the crowds, and since Mount Aspiring National Park is nearby, visiting multiple places can be done swiftly and effectively.

After a day in the heat, the surrounding town provides a welcome contrast and is full of hip restaurants, galleries, and stores that are fantastic locations to spend some time in the afternoon. There are four distinct seasons in the region surrounding Lake Wanaka, so finding things to do to pass the time won't be a problem whenever you visit.

Location: Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, South Island