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1. Lake Wanaka ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Lake Wanaka
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2. Roy’s Peak ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Roy’s Peak
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3. Rippon Vineyard

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
Rippon Vineyard
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4. Mou Waho Island

Romantic Islands
Mou Waho Island
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5. Warbirds & Wheels Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
Warbirds & Wheels Museum
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6. National Transport and Toy Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
National Transport and Toy Museum
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7. Cinema Paradiso

Category: Entertainment Near Me
Cinema Paradiso
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8. Puzzling World

Puzzling World
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9. Wanaka Lavender Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Wanaka Lavender Farm
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10. Francesca's Italian Kitchen

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
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11. Federal Diner

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Federal Diner
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12. Big Fig

Big Fig
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13. Bistro Gentil

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Bistro Gentil
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14. Thai Siam

Thai Siam
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15. The Cow Pizza & Spaghetti House

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The Cow Pizza & Spaghetti House
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16. KOTA Restaurant and Bar

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KOTA Restaurant and Bar
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17. The Coffee Shack

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The Coffee Shack
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18. Relishes Cafe

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Relishes Cafe
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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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