must-visit in WanakaNational Park & Nature
Lake Wanaka
📍 Lake Wanaka, Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand
3.8/ 5.0
★★★★☆
Quick Facts
- Location
- New Zealand, Wanaka
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- Half a day - 1 day
- Opening Hours
- The lakeshore and the Lone Tree are open at all hours
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free
- Address
- Lake Wanaka, Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand
- Coordinates
- -44.6600, 169.1500
Introduction
Lake Wanaka is one of the South Island's most tranquil alpine lakes. Surrounded by the Southern Alps, it features the iconic "That Wanaka Tree" (a lone willow in the lake), the charming town and outdoor activities — a serene retreat. NZ's fourth-largest lake; Southern Alps surround. That Wanaka Tree — NZ's most photographed tree. Charming town — less commercial than Queenstown. Kayaking, hiking, skiing.
✨ Highlights
01
That Wanaka Tree
NZ's most photographed tree — a lone willow in the lake.
02
Blue waters
Blue alpine lake surrounded by the Southern Alps.
03
Free
Free.
04
Tranquil town
Charming town; less commercial than Queenstown.
🛈 Practical Info
→Free：Free.
→Photo：That Wanaka Tree — must-photograph icon.
→Combine：With Queenstown, Arrowtown and Mt Aspiring National Park.
→Access：About 1 hour from Queenstown by car.
→Outdoor：Kayaking, hiking and skiing.
→Opening Hours：The lakeshore and the Lone Tree are open at all hours
→Transportation：By car / bus (about 1 hour from Queenstown)
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free
💡 Tips
• Free; That Wanaka Tree is a must-photograph.
• With Queenstown and Arrowtown.
• Information is on-site.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Lake Wanaka?
The lakeshore and the Lone Tree are open at all hours
How much is the admission for Lake Wanaka?
Adult: Free; Free
Any practical tips for visiting Lake Wanaka?
Free; That Wanaka Tree is a must-photograph. With Queenstown and Arrowtown.
How long should I spend at Lake Wanaka?
A typical visit takes Half a day - 1 day.
Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.
