Things to do in Wanaka
With a continental dry climate and beautiful scenery it rates in one of the top 10 most romantic destinations in the world. Visitors will enjoy the opportunity to unwind in the unhurried atmosphere and stressless lifestyle.
Rob Roy Glacier Valley Walk This is the premiere day walk in the Aspiring National Park. Roughly an hours drive on a shingle road to the Raspberry flat carpark and then a fabulous walk through Beech forest to a fantastic view of the glacier. It was a hot day in Wanaka 26th December (30 degrees centigrade) but not too hot on the walk. Barbara needed several rests on the way in so it took us 2 hours but a quicker return to the carpark. If you are going in a small car check the river levels are not running high as there are several fords to cross in your vehicle.
Diamond Lakes Walk and Lake Wanaka Lookout Take the Mt Aspiring Road, travel past Glendu Bay. It is a short 10 minute walk from the car park up a rise to Diamond Lake. Take the steady climb higher to the Lake Wanaka lookout where the views are outstanding.
Mount Iron Walk a few metres down Ragan Lane from our Bed & Breakfast. Follow the signs through the residential area to the base of Mount Iron. This medium fitness climb is roughly one and a half hours return. Lovely views from the top, over to Albert Town, Lake Hawea and as far as the eye can see. Offers a good perspective of the surrounds. These photos were taken in winter, August 2011.
Puzzling World
Shopping Art gallerys, specialist ski shops, fishing, upmarket clothing, souveniers
Dining There is a large choice of restaurants, Phil and Barbara are happy to help you with a choice.
Walk - Shorter We suggest Mt Iron, Outlet Track, Waterfall Creek, Eely Point, Beacon Point
Walk - Longer Mt Roy, Diamond Lakes, Rob Roy Glacier
Cycling Wanaka offers many bike tracks of all different levels. There are several rental options available.
Car Trip Suggestions: Picnic at Glendu Bay, Dublin Bay, Johns Creek; Cromwell old and new town; Cardona historic hotel, Arrowtown, Vineyards (Rippon)
Medium Cost
Dine and bathe at Oakridge, Puzzling world,Transport & Toy musemn, Warbirds Musemn, Paintball, Body Treats, Have a Shot, Golf Course (Wanaka scenic 18 hole, Hawea & Tarras both 9 hole), Lake Cruise
Must Do Matukituki River Journey
Thrill Seekers Tandom Sky Dive, Flights, Hang Gliding, Para Gliding, Deep Canyon, Jet Boat, Kayak,
