Lake Wanaka 
70km northwest of Queenstown is the quietly beautiful Lake Wanaka, set in a magnificent landscape of gentle mountains. It is 45km long, with an area of 193 sq.km. The Clutha River, the mightiest on the South Island, flows out of the southeast corner of the lake.
From Queenstown there are two routes to Lake Wanaka, the shorter being Cardrona Road (SR 89) which requires some driving expertise.
From Queenstown there are two routes to Lake Wanaka, the shorter being Cardrona Road (SR 89) which requires some driving expertise.
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It branches off Highway 6 at Arrow Junction and after traversing the pass follows the Cardrona River where the beautiful surroundings are reward for the strenuous drive.
The easier alternative is the 50km Highway 6 via Cromwell which passes through the broad Clutha River valley on its way to Wanaka village.
The easier alternative is the 50km Highway 6 via Cromwell which passes through the broad Clutha River valley on its way to Wanaka village.
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Mountain Panorama
From Lake Wanaka, in good weather, there are magnificent panoramas, with the peaks in Mount Aspiring National Park visible in the distance. The country round the lake is particularly beautiful in autumn, when the many deciduous trees brought here from Europe take on their russet coloring. The finest view of the lake is from Glendhu Bay, 14km west of Wanaka village.
Wanaka, New Zealand
At the southeast end of the lake is the little township of Wanaka (pop. 2000), the largest settlement for many kilometers round. It was known as Pembroke until 1940.
There are good skiing areas at Cardrona (southwest of Wanaka) and on the Treble Cone (west of Lake Wanaka).
There are good skiing areas at Cardrona (southwest of Wanaka) and on the Treble Cone (west of Lake Wanaka).
Lake Wanaka Visitor Information Centre
Waterfront Log Cabin
Ardmore Street
Lake Wanaka, Otago
New Zealand
Waterfront Log Cabin
Ardmore Street
Lake Wanaka, Otago
New Zealand
