Lake Wānaka

This picturesque tree that lives in the wanaka lake in New Zealand is always worth taking a picture of!

Lake Wanaka is the fourth largest lake in New Zealand, nestled at the foot of the Southern Alps and carved by glaciers. The most unique feature of Lake Wanaka is the Lone Willow in the lake, as shown in picture 10, which I took, while the last two pictures were taken by netizens. Its fame seems to surpass that of Lake Wanaka itself, being the most photographed tree in New Zealand. According to locals, this tree has survived for nearly a hundred years, standing alone in the middle of the lake, becoming an eternal part of the landscape.

Wanaka, located between Queenstown and Te Anau/Tekapo, is a place you absolutely cannot miss on New Zealand's South Island. However, without firsthand experience, it's hard to grasp how long one should stay, and you might easily miss out on the beautiful scenery. Let me explain it to you clearly✌️ —— 🎈What to do❓ ❶ Lake Wanaka ▫️ The Lone Tree - no amount of photos compares to experiencing it in person. Trust me, you have to walk under the tree and have your family take pictures from a distance. It's so romantic🌳 ▫️ Feeding seagulls - there are many seagulls by the lake that are not afraid of people. Just prepare some bread🍞 ▫️ Take a walk along the lake - the beauty here is part of everyday life. Enjoy the tranquil moments🚶 ❷ Aspiring National Park and Roy's Peak Track ▫️ Blue Pools Track: The whole journey is 1.5 km, with an approximate playtime of 1 hour ▫️ Rob Roy Glacier Track: The whole journey is 10 km, with an approximate playtime of 4 hours ➌ Skiing From June to October each year, Wanaka is a tourist destination for ski enthusiasts. The largest ski field on the South Island is Treble Cone, and Cardrona Alpine Resort is open all year round, offering skiing in winter as well⛷️ ➍ Puzzling World A cute colorful house maze world. See if you can find your way out. The playtime is about 1 hour🌈 ➎ Wanaka Lavender Farm Open all year round. From September to May each year, the farm turns into a purple paradise. It's close to the maze world, so you can visit both places🦙 —— 🎈Where to stay❓ Recommended: Lake Side Apartments. The rooms are spacious, and it's a 5-10 minute walk to the Lone Tree. The apartments come with a swimming pool, and there's a children's playground across the street🎠 —— 🎈What to eat❓ ❶ Francesca's Italian Kitchen Wanaka - Italian food, pizza🍕 fries🍟 pasta🍝. It's very popular and requires a reservation in advance. Being late might result in cancellation. ❷ Patagonia Chocolates - local New Zealand ice cream🍦 ➌ Ding Point 168 - Chinese cuisine, Cantonese dishes, tastes pretty good. ➍ Newworld Supermarket - visit the local supermarket, cook a meal yourself, it feels quite different. ------------

The team at Paddle Wanaka are easy to deal with and can cater to your needs whether it be a guided tour or you simply want to do your own thing. We highly recommend doing The Tiki Tour if you’re keen to do a guided tour and learn about the area. Depending on the wind direction, you will either paddle from the lakeshore and at the end be picked up by boat, or travel out to your start point by boat and paddle back to the lakeshore. The safety briefing before you set off is very thorough and you’re in safe hands. Our guide Austin was really knowledgeable and we enjoyed the stories he told us about Bull Island and Ruby Island, he shared several Maori legends with us as well. The information about Lake Wanaka and other lakes and rivers in the region was also interesting. We had an afternoon tea stop on Ruby Island before heading back to the lakeshore. The Tiki Tour is definitely worth doing. Thanks Austin and Chris for a great afternoon on the lake. #awesomepic #couplestrip #deliciousfood #summervacation#beachvacation#hikingtrails#hotelstay#urbanexplorer

When it comes to New Zealand, everyone thinks of Queenstown🛖 first But when you start a self-driving tour of the South Island, you will find The scenery of the small towns along the way is invaluable Wanaka is a must-visit small town🏡 for self-driving in New Zealand It's very small with only 5000+ people, but it's my favorite place! Actually, Lake Wanaka is very close to Queenstown It's a 1.5h drive back and forth, and the town and lake of Wanaka under the surrounding peaks Has the adventurous atmosphere of Queenstown And a bit of extra leisurely atmosphere There is a TV show called 'The Free Range Cook' It's about the legendary New Zealand chef queen Langbein She turned her life into a poem on the shore of Lake Wanaka Living an enviable lakeside pastoral life Because it's not big, I've organized the following ways to play around Lake Wanaka 1、 The Lonely Tree A lonely tree growing in Lake Wanaka The background is Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps Lake Wanaka is really very quiet, the 4th largest lake in New Zealand The majestic mountains surround Lake Wanaka so purely quiet 2、 The history under the town Wanaka town only has 1 main road along the lake called Ardmore street The important historical events of New Zealand are recorded on the trail along the lake One brick represents one year, try to find the year you were born 3、 Puzzling World Indoor and outdoor, very suitable for parent-child travel! A small amusement park that displays mathematics and space technology There are many special visual effects caused by misplaced space 4、 Bra Fence Must pass this place on the way from Wanaka to Queenstown The fence is covered with tens of thousands of women's bras Originally it was just a whim of 4 women in 1999 Hang their own bras on the wire fence by the road Later, many people saw it and went to hang it So there are more and more bras, forming the current bra wall 5、 Arrowtown There is also a former gold mining town nearby The main street is Buckingham St Here is the smallest museum in New Zealand And it is said to be the oldest post office in New Zealand Opened in 1863 and still in business This is also one of the filming locations of 'The Lord of the Rings' From here, it's only 21 kilometers to Queenstown If you come to New Zealand, please spend an extra day in Wanaka Although it's not big, it's very satisfying just to walk by the lake and feed the ducks Travel tips: Wanaka town only has 1 main road along the lake called Ardmore street Restaurants, grocery stores, outdoor/wool shops are all here The hotel room we stayed in can see Lake Wanaka The unchanged Chinese taste can also find a Chinese supermarket here In addition to the necessary Lao Gan Ma abroad, even snail powder is available We all buy our own ingredients and seasonings and go back to the hotel to make hot pot And the Manuka honey that must be bought when coming to New Zealand is even cheaper here

#fallishere Lake Wanaka in Autumn is spectacular. Wānaka is a beautiful destination in New Zealand's South Island. To fully enjoy it, simply bring a sandwich and sit on the grass by the lake – it's a serene way to appreciate life. “That Wanaka Tree” is a viral tree 😂 The tree itself is quite busy even in autumn so be prepared to wait for a photo. There are no charges but also no seating near the tree. The landscape surrounding it seems to make it even more special. Wanaka is beautiful as an overall.

| Wanaka is so beautiful!. Wanaka, located between Queenstown and Te Anau, is a place you absolutely can't miss on the South Island of New Zealand. What to do? ✅Lake Wanaka The lonely tree, seeing more photos is not as good as experiencing it in person, trust me you have to walk under the tree, let your family take pictures from a distance, it's too romantic Feed the seagulls, there are many seagulls by the lake who are not afraid of people at all, prepare bread and you're good to go Take a walk along the lake, the beauty here is very life-like, enjoy the quiet time ✅ Aspiring Mountain National Park and Roy Peak Hiking Blue Lake Trail: The whole journey is 1.5 kilometers, about 1 hour of play Rob Roy Glacier Trail: The whole journey is 10 kilometers, about 4 hours of play ✅Skiing From June to October every year, Wanaka is a tourist destination for ski enthusiasts. The largest ski resort on the South Island is Three Cone Mountain Ski Resort, Cardrona Alpine Resort is open all year round, and you can also ski in winter ✅Puzzling World Stuart Landsberg Maze World A very cute colorful house maze world, see if you can get out, play time is about 1 hour ✅Wanaka Lavender Farm Open all year round, from September to May each year, the farm becomes a purple paradise. It's very close to the Maze World and you can check in together Where to stay? Recommend Lake Side Lakeside Apartment, the room is very large, 5-10 minutes walk from the lonely tree, the apartment has its own swimming pool, and there is a children's non-powered playground opposite What to eat Francesca's Italian Kitchen Wanaka, Italian meal, pizza fries pasta, very popular need to book in advance, will be cancelled if late Patagonia Chocolates, local New Zealand ice cream Ding Point 168, Chinese food, Cantonese cuisine, the taste is not bad Newworld Supermarket, take a look at the local supermarket, make a meal by yourself, the feeling is very different

Lake Wanaka is geographically located in the Otago region of the South Island, a glacially formed lake, and is the fourth largest lake in New Zealand. It is especially beautiful under the sunset! Even if you do nothing by the lakeside, just sitting quietly and zoning out can make you feel incredibly relaxed and at ease. Perhaps this is the magical power bestowed by the beauty of nature.

#fallishere Wanaka is a great place to visit and the scenery around it is breathtaking! Every season the place looks different, Autumn is my favourite!! On the shore of Lake Wanaka, you can sit on the lawn by the lake, enjoy the reflection of the lake, listen to the chirping of birds, and feel the tranquility of nature. We had some great walks around Lake Wanaka, allowing us to get up close and personal with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. We waked along the lakeside trails to enjoy the perfect combination of lake and mountains. The board is pretty and an easy walk. The has good playground for kids. There are picnic tables, beautiful clear water, amazing scenery and plenty of room to park.