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Lake Wanaka
Roy’s Peak
Rippon Vineyard
Mou Waho Island
Warbirds & Wheels Museum
National Transport and Toy Museum
Cinema Paradiso
Puzzling World
Wanaka Lavender Farm
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
Federal Diner
Big Fig
Bistro Gentil
Thai Siam
The Cow Pizza & Spaghetti House
KOTA Restaurant and Bar
The Coffee Shack
Relishes Cafe
- Set on the southern end of Lake Wanaka on New Zealand's South Island, the resort town of Wanaka near Queenstown is the gateway to the Southern Alps' Mount Aspiring National Park.
- Surrounded by spectacular natural scenery of snow-capped mountains, glistening glaciers, azure alpine lakes, and densely wooded forests, the town offers an abundance of adventurous attractions and outdoor activities.
- Hit the slopes at the nearby Cardrona and Treble Cone ski resorts.
- Head into the Mount Aspiring National Park for hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife watching.
- Taste some of New Zealand’s top wines at one of the many wine estates in the region.
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