Official Visitor Guide 2018/2019 2.36am #thatwanakatree www.wanaka.co.nz 1 IT BEGINS WITH THE LANDSCAPE... SCAN TO SEE WANAKA or go to video-wanaka.nz 6.55am Roys Peak 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 springs 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 mountains. winter the snow-covered mountains THERE ARE SO For the adventure seekers’ draw skiers and snowboarders from there’s canyoning, skydiving, around the globe to four world-class MANY REASONS TO via ferrata, off road tours and ski fields. Spring is the time to get airborne adventures. out 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 to 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 49 paradise and is a great place to bike, boat, swim, fish, kayak, kite surf, paddle board, walk or just laze about on the peaceful Food & Drink 57 beach and soak up the incredible views. Shops & Services 65 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 A B C D E F Gillespie Pass G H I J Circuit 1 1 Siberia 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 Photo Points ilk 2 in R 2 Mount Aspiring National Park ive r MAKARMAKARORAORA Driving time, See the photo point icons for some of the most scenic places to visit For further information on back Wanaka to: around Wanaka, Cardrona, Luggate, Hawea and Mt Aspiring National Park. country hiking and huts please visit the 9 Department of Conservation (DOC) At each point, there is an information board. 35 Makarora - 1hr 11 Haast Pass Rob Roy Glacier Minaret Peaks - 1hr 10min 1873m Haast - 2hrs Boundary Creek Photo Points 1 - 9 Aspiring Hut Raspberry 1891m Fox Glacier Creek - 3hrs 30min 3 MATUKITUKI Franz Josef 3 Can be done either walking or riding and includes #thatwanakatree. VALLEY Mt Alta Glacier - 4hrs 2339m 1 Wanaka Wharf 6 Mt Iron Summit 12 6 Hokitika - 6hrs 2 #ThatWanakaTree 7 Bremner Bay Driving time, Wanaka to: 18 Sawyer Burn Black Peak 17 The Neck Raspberry Creek/Rob Roy Glacier Track - 60min 2289m 3 Waterfall Creek 8 Clutha River Seat (Warning: unsealed road and river crossings. M Lake Kidds Check conditions) a Minaret Burn Wanaka Bush t 4 Wanaka War Memorial 9 Albert Town Lookout u k 311m Deep it u 45.5km Long 4 k Lake 4 i R i Mou Waho 5 Puzzling World ve Isthmus Peak Hāwea H A R R I S r Island 1386m M Treble Cone 393m Deep Dingle Peak O U N 1417m 35km Long 1833m T Ski Area 13 A 2088m Rocky Mountain Mt Burke I N Diamond Lake Mou Tapu S Loop Mt Maude Points 10 - 24 Island The Peninsula 16 4 11 Stevensons Island Can be done as a scenic drive with the opportunity to stop and do some of our Hospital Flat Timaru River GLENDHU Glendhu Bay - most scenic walks. Motatapu River BAY 10 Waterfall Creek 5 33 14 5 Maungawera Rd 15 Breast Hill 10 Glendhu Bay Lookout 16 Lake Hawea Lookout 22 Luggate Hotel TE ARAROA Fern Burn Hut TRAIL Roys Peak 13 Cemetery Rd 1578m Gladstone 11 Daimond Lake 17 The Neck 23 Cardrona Hotel LAAKKE HĀWEA Camphill Rd 12 Mt Aspiring National Park 18 Lake Wanaka Lookout 24 Crown Range Skippers Road 26 Motatapu Hāwea River Grandview Mountain Summit SEE TOWN MAP HHAWEAĀWWEAEA FLFLATAT 13 The Lake Hawea Dam 19 Sawmill Flat Skyline Upper CCluthalutha River Newcastle Mount Barker Rd 14 Lake Hawea Esplanade 20 Cameron Flat Coronet Peak 6 89 Little 6 Ski Area Cardrona Criffel 15 Johns Creek 21 The Red Bridge 1649m 21 Alpine Resort r TE ARAROA e Cl v uth TRAIL 1936m i 22 a R 1 R iv na er ro Grandview Ridge rd WANAKA AIRPORT LUGGATE Ca LUGGGGATE CARDRONACARDRONA 16 51 Activities & Attractions – page 32 ARROWTOWN Snow Farm 10 Queenstown 32 21 Wanaka-Luggate18 Hwy International 2 19 13 Aspiring Helicopters 19 Skydive Wanaka QUEENSTOWN Airport Driving time, Wanaka to: 49 23 23 4 Basecamp Rock Adventures 21 Snow Farm Queenstown Airport – 50min 7 Mt Barker Rd16 7 - 60min (Via Crown Range) Queenstown 6 8a 1 Cardrona Alpine Resort 10 Southern Alps Air Roaring Meg Remarkables TARRASTARRAS Ski Area 8 2 Classic Flights 2 U Fly & U Fly Aerobatics Driving time, Wanaka to: 2307m 24 - 45min 16 Crossfire 23 Warbirds & Wheels Cromwell Queenstown Airport - 1hrs 10min 2 Learn to Fly NZ 4 Wildwire Wanaka Queenstown - 1hrs 20min 8 (Via Kawarau Gorge) Driving time, Wanaka to: 18 National Transport & Toy Museum 11 Wilkin River Jets / Mt Cook Village - 2hrs 30min Backcountry Helicopters 9 Siberia Experience Tekapo - 2hrs 30min Christchurch - 5 hrs 30min Driving time, Wanaka to: 8 Accommodation – page 49 Milford Sound - 5hrs 30min (Via Crown Range) CROMWELL Te Anau - 3hrs 30min (Via Crown Range) Main Highway Camp site 32 Cardona Hotel 33 The Camp - Lake Hawea Holiday Park BANNOCKBURN Roads Mountain Bike Track 8 26 Mountain Spirit 35 Makarora Tourist Centre Unsealed Roads Hiking Track Parking Te Araroa Trail Dining – page 57 9 Driving time, Wanaka to: Toilets Hut 9 Tag us on social media with Petrol Station White Water Park Alexandra - 1hr 49 Archangel Wines 51 Cardona Distillery #lovewanaka and @lakewanakanz Dunedin - 3hrs 30min Holiday Park Airport 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 b M Nokomai St Old Station Rd a ro