Official Visitor Guide 2017/2018
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Official Visitor Guide 2017/2018 6.55am Roys Peak www.wanaka.co.nz 1 IT BEGINS WITH THE LANDSCAPE... 8.47am Lake Wanaka 2 3 Kia Ora & Welcome to Wanaka Located in the stunning alps of the South Island, New Zealand, visitors from around the world are drawn to the Wanaka region by its outstanding beauty. Unique and captivating at the same time, it inspires you to discover and gives you the freedom to explore. Wanaka’s mountain and Sitting on the 45th parallel Wanaka lakeside setting and proximity has four distinct seasons - hot dry to Mt Aspiring National Park, summers, cool autumns, lush spring make it the ultimate base for and crisp winters, making it a year- outdoor activities. Discover round destination. pristine rivers, waterfalls, Summer is perfect for jet-boating, glaciers, native forests and kayaking, and swimming and in winter mountains. the snow-covered mountains draw THERE ARE SO For the adventure seekers’ skiers and snowboarders from around there’s canyoning, skydiving, the globe to three world-class ski MANY REASONS TO via ferrata, off road tours and fields. Spring is the time to get out airborne adventures. and explore the tracks and trails, while autumn is renowned for being LOVE WANAKA But it’s not just the outdoor the most colourful of the seasons. enthusiasts who have plenty to do, stroll the streets and be inspired by galleries, stylish DID YOU KNOW… shops and be spoilt for choice Wanaka is one of the few with a great selection of cool areas in New Zealand to enjoy cafes and restaurants. a semi-continental climate, with four distinct seasons. To make the most of your time in Wanaka: Talk the experts at the Wanaka i-SITE visitor centre or visit www.wanaka.co.nz 4 5 Contents Explore Landscape & Nature 14 the Region Adventure 16 Wanaka Visit 1 to 9 Attractions 18 Infused with small town charm - the Skiing & Snowboarding 20 stunning lakeside town of Wanaka is surrounded by the spectacular Southern Walking & Hiking 22 Alps. Visitors are drawn to the Wanaka region by its outstanding beauty. Mountain Biking & Road Cycling 24 Family Friendly 26 Matukituki Valley Visit 10 to 12 The starting point of many popular walks Food & Drink 28 and hikes, notably the Rob Roy Glacier, as well as jet boat and helicopter adventures. Events 30 Lake Hawea Visit 13 to 17 Activities & Attractions 32 Lake Hawea is an outdoor adventurers’ Accommodation 48 paradise and is a great place to bike, boat, swim, fish, kayak, kite surf, paddle board, walk or just laze about on the peaceful Dining 57 beach and soak up the incredible views. Shops & Services 64 Makarora Visit 18 to 20 Mt Aspiring National Park is easily accessible from Makarora by helicopter, Welcome to Wanaka plane, jet-boat or on foot, where you can The Wanaka region is a very special part of the world and our lakes, explore some of the most beautiful terrain rivers, forests and mountains need to be treated with care, to ensure in the South Island. that future generations can enjoy them as well. Below are some tips to help you respect the Luggate & environment & minimise your environmental Wanaka Airport Visit 21 to 22 impact while you’re here. • Remove ALL waste – carry it in – carry it out Wanaka Airport is a day trip destination • Do NOT light fires in a class of its own, with a multitude of • BE considerate of other travellers airborne and attractions to visit. Be sure to check out the historic Luggate Hotel afterwards. Freedom Camping Cardrona Visit 23 to 24 Camping is only permitted in designated camping sites and Cardrona is famous for its historic hotel, camping grounds. Only fully self-contained campervans world-class ski fields and the bra fence! may freedom camp where indicated by Queenstown Lakes You can also experience horse trekking, District signage. If in doubt check the Queenstown Lakes District quad biking and now whisky tasting. Council. www.qldc.govt.nz or Phone 03 443 0024 6 7 | Regional Map #lovewanaka Gillespie Pass A B C D E F Circuit G H I J 1 Siberia 1 Scenic Valley Blue Pools 20 Mt Aspiring Young Valley 3033m Yo River Upper Wilkin Wilkin Valley ung ra Cameron Ri o ver 19 a r Flat Mak W ilk Photo Points in R ive 2 r MAKARMAKARORAORA 2 Mount Aspiring National Park Driving time, Wanaka to: For further information on back Don’t miss the best photo opportunities 1 country hiking and huts please visit the 9 Makarora - 1hr around Wanaka. You can visit them in any Department of Conservation (DOC) 27 39 Haast Pass - 1hr 10min Rob Roy Glacier Haast - 2hrs order, visit all or just some of them. When Minaret Peaks 13 1873m Fox Glacier - 3hrs 30min you’re done, you will have seen some of the Boundary Creek Franz Josef Glacier - 4hrs Aspiring Hut Raspberry 1891m most scenic places around Wanaka, Cardrona, Creek Hokitika - 6hrs MATUKITUKI Luggate, Hawea and Mt Aspiring National VALLEY 3 Mt Alta 3 Park. At each point, there is an information 2339m 12 6 board telling you a little bit about that Photo 18 Sawyer Burn Point and then directing you to the next one. Black Peak 17 Driving time, Wanaka to: 2289m The Neck Raspberry Creek/Rob Roy Glacier Track - 60min M Lake Kidds can be done either a Minaret Burn Wanaka Bush Photo Points 1 - 9 (Warning: unsealed road and river crossings. t u 2 k 311m Deep Check conditions) it walking or biking and includes u 45.5km Long k Lake i R i Mou Waho #thatwanakatree. From, humble beginnings 4 ve Isthmus Peak Hāwea 4 H A R R I S r Island 1386m M Treble Cone 393m Deep Dingle Peak O U over 70 years ago as a wooden fence post, N 1417m 35km Long 1833m T Ski Area A 2088m Rocky Mountain Mt Burke I 15 this willow has become a Wanaka icon with N Diamond Lake Mou Tapu S Loop Mt Maude photographers flocking from around the Island The Peninsula 16 11 Stevensons Island world, all trying to capture the perfect shot. Hospital4 Flat Timaru River GLENDHU Glendhu Bay - Motatapu River BAY 10 Waterfall Creek 14 Points 10 - 24 can be done as a scenic Maungawera Rd 15 Breast Hill 20 5 37 38 TE ARAROA 5 drive with the opportunity to stop and do Fern Burn Hut Roys Peak 13 TRAIL Cemetery Rd Gladstone some of our most scenic walks. Photo Point 1578m LAAKKE HĀWEA 20 The Blues Pools is located between Camphill Rd Skippers Road Makarora and Haast. After a short stroll Motatapu Hāwea River Grandview Mountain SEE TOWN MAP HHAWEAĀWWEAEA 20FLFLATAT through native beech forest, you are Skyline Upper CCluthalutha River Newcastle rewarded with the bluest of blues. Mount Barker Rd Coronet Peak 89 Little Ski Area 6 Cardrona Criffel 6 1649m 21 Alpine Resort r TE ARAROA e Cl v uth Tag us on social media with TRAIL 1936m i 22 a R R iv na er ro Grandview Ridge rd LLUUGGATE #lovewanaka and @lakewanakanz 1 Ca LUGGATE CARDRONACARDRONA Snow Farm WANAKA AIRPORT ARROWTOWN Queenstown 16 International 21 10 QUEENSTOWN Airport 35 Wanaka-Luggate Hwy 23 2 22 Activities & Attractions – page 34 Driving time, Wanaka to: 23 Queenstown Airport – 50min 6 7 Mt Barker Rd 8a 7 Queenstown - 60min (Via Crown Range) Roaring Meg 15 Aspiring Helicopters 9 Siberia Experience Remarkables TARRASTARRAS Ski Area 8 16 Backcountry Saddle Expeditions 22 Skydive Wanaka 2307m 24 Driving time, Wanaka to: 1 Cardrona Alpine Resort 10 Southern Alps Air Cromwell - 45min Queenstown Airport - 1hrs 10min Classic Flights 2 U Fly & U Fly Aerobatics 2 - 1hrs 20min Driving time, Wanaka to: 8 Queenstown 20 Lake Hawea Tours 23 Warbirds & Wheels (Via Kawarau Gorge) Mt Cook Village - 2hrs 30min Tekapo - 2hrs 30min 2 Learn to Fly NZ 4 Wildwire Wanaka Christchurch - 5 hrs 30min Driving time, Wanaka to: 21 National Transport & Toy Museum 13 Wilkin River Jets / CROMWELL 8 Backcountry Helicopters Milford Sound - 5hrs 30min (Via Crown Range) 2 NZ Flying Adventures Main Highway Camp site Te Anau - 3hrs 30min (Via Crown Range) BANNOCKBURN Roads Mountain Bike Track 8 Unsealed Roads Hiking Track Accommodation – page 50 Parking Te Araroa Trail 35 Cardona Hotel 27 Makarora River Ranch Toilets Hut 9 Petrol Station White Water Park 9 37 Glendhu Bay Motor Camp 39 Makarora Tourist Centre Driving time, Wanaka to: Holiday Park Airport Alexandra - 1hr 38 Lake Hawea Holiday Park Dunedin - 3hrs 30min A B C D E F G H I J i-SITE Visitor Centre Camp site Frisbee Golf B DOC Bus Stop Recycle Centre ea c o n P Medical Centre Playground Church t Rd rv Parking Te Araroa Trail Main Highway G Waterfall r Dv e ark k nrith P a e Toilets Hiking Track Roads P Creek B A Petrol Station Mountain Bike Track Unsealed Roads t h e rt on Beacon Pl Holiday Park No Bikes Minaret Ridge EMERGENCY: Rid Point ge Dump station Barbecues 3 Ruby cre PHONE 111 st Island W I n fi Boat a d n R i nd m i la Ramp t Is y a y D ub n R Bremner r Lake a Bremner i v Beacon Pt Rd e Bay P Wanaka Bay l Dublin Bay Outlet R Boat o 277m above t Dublin Bay o Ramp Pl H Greenbelt Pl sea level unter C 7 r s Westview Rd Boat Roys Infinity Dr Boat Ramp s Ramp t R Aubrey Rd i g Bay m H H u Forest u r Eely Pt L n n D t Co t i S e a a M l t lin r h a w t s C R R S o A t r d Beech St s K s p Eely K i ir r im i o n k s Holy o Point r g t S Family C R i C Elderberry Cres Elderberry d a School r Bill a k s t u s n a a W Swimming Sticky Forest Foxglove Hgts Foxglove M a M y Sargood Dr Safe Zone l Totara Tce e Wanaka g Dublin Bay Rd Primary d Beacon Pt Rd r 8 School D tead C s s L Wanaka Pool g View Ri a n Station Roys Bay k P i e e l K n a eak Park s Mount Home o i L n P d Outlet Z i t Aspiring 2 e s Boat a Studholme Rd Stoney g m College O (North) Ramp R t n o i Matariki Farrant Dr u i d o Aubrey Rd Creek r t n h e Pl l e s R i Marina S t d F t Parkhill Ave R o d N a Deans Bank St Jetty Id M o t ne Mt e