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Lake Wanaka & Lake Hawea |
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LAKE WANAKA
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Wanaka is one New Zealand’s best kept secrets. Renowned for its recreational water sports on Lake Wanaka and its surrounding rivers, Wanaka is also the gateway to the Mt Aspiring National Park with its magnificent tramping and climbing.
Wanaka has both the Cardrona and Treble Cone ski fields at its doorstep and together with the newly created Snow Park Wanaka has become New Zealand’s skiing and snowboarding capital. Wanaka has a vibrant town offering a wide range of boutique restaurants and bars and activities to cater for all age groups within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. | |
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LAKE HAWEA
Lake Hawea, a long narrow, glacial lake, is the smallest and most northerly of the New Zealand southern alpine lakes. The lake is deep blue, crystal clear and the rugged mountains on three sides plunge steeply into the water. The summers here are long, hot and dry; winters cold with snow on the mountain tops and occasionally at lake level.
The small town of Lake Hawea (pop. 300) is situated on the southern shores of the lake, on the old glacial morraine wall. Being elevated above the lake, means the town has spectacular views and its aspect means it has a wonderful sunny position. It is quiet and relaxed, and provides a tranquil alternative to nearby Wanaka and Queenstown.
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