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Wānaka Lakefront

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Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand

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J. B.

Get an ice cream, sit and watch the ducks, have a paddle in the clear waters of the lake and visit thatWanakaTree. We decided to do a small hike up to the peak of Mount Iron and were rewarded with stunning 360° views of the area and out across Wanaka and the lake. Awesome 👌

J. L.

Nice and long lakeshore around the Wanaka town, although there may be many tourists around, we still find it peaceful and relaxing here. Nice scenery especially during autumn time. With many parking space, restaurant and public toilet nearby, it is no wonder even the locals love it here.

S. W.

What is it with road closures, detours and major 'upgrades' here, Queenstown and elsewhere ? Makes navigation a bit hairy but good on them taking this rare, uncluttered opportunity to make improvements with minimal disruption to their regular tourists. The shops lakeside brimming over with artistic talent and originality and nourishment for the soul just to look.

D. W.

Serene views during spring... love the wanaka lakefront. Went for an evening boat cruise, beautiful sunset behind the snow mountains... would like to go back in summer for a swim in the lake :)

R. K.

Nice place to sit and chill and gaze at the mountains and lake. Plenty of seating and parking and there's decent toilets by the boat ramp. Just across the road are the shops and eating places. The bakery with the best pies and doughnuts drew me in...

L. B.

Absolutely gorgeous, worth a visit at any time of the year. The lakefront on the town side has a beautiful new boardwalk where you can see grebe birds and walk along the marina ⛵to beautiful Eely point. 🌲 Or you can walk from the town to the famous Wanaka Tree in about 15 minutes. You're passing lovely trees (stunning especially in autumn), have a sit on a bench or the beach and definitely don't miss a swim here in summer. Very refreshing ☀️ enjoy Wanaka!

S. T.

We visited Wananka regularly as kids to stay with our grandparents, its so busy now but the views are still spectacular 👌

J. L.

Stunning. So picturesque. Nice flat walks around the lakefront

L. L.

Gorgeous, family friendly, cool Dinosaur Playground☆

K. H.

One of our favorite destinations. Yet still more to see. Such as just the best ice cream shop, and an extensive walk beside the lake toward Frankton Arm. Unbelievably there was a large brown trout cruising under the wharf by the Earnslaw

R. P.

Absolutely stunning. We were out of season so loads of parking, including for our camper, but no over night stopping. Plenty of places to shop and eat. PS. Don't miss out on feeding the the ducks and the fish. Food is available from the i-site over the road.

G. Z.

Stunningly beautiful lake surrounded by naturally contoured hills.

M. V.

Nice place to visit, near Queenstown.

D. P.

What a lovely spot Wanaka is, beautiful lake with snow capped mountain background. Walking, hiking, biking, sking activities abound!

D. L.

After a meal at the restaurants, take a stroll along the beautiful lakefront.. The waves and wind is truly therapeutic, and food for the soul. Will love to catch the spectacular sunrises and sunsets the next time I am there.

D. S.

Great walks around the lake, flat and well maintained

W. V. d. Z.

"Wānaka Lakefront" visitors from around the world liked this spot in Wanaka. It seems that the local government chose for cars as attraction in the near future..

G. B.

Beautiful lake front. Good for rock skipping on a calm day.

S.

Beautiful spot for relaxing, water activities and family time

g.

Good food, great service even though they we low on staff the night we went. Didn't notice as the food and atmosphere was great. Will be going back

г.

Nice view of the lake. Lots of parking. There were lots of people here when we visited. Toilets are clean. Parking spaces are just at the front of the lake. The lakefront is clean. All you need is your beach towel then enjoy the rest of the day.

C. V. D.

Such an amazing place and one of my favourites. 30 degrees or more this day in January which is such a contrast to winter time. Lake temp was supposedly 23 degrees

S. R.

Beautiful and calming place. Look for sunset at top mountains. Great place to swim and paddle boat. Many adventure sport option as well

J.

Great place to entertain kids, Dinosaur playground, fish/eel feeding from the wharf, plenty of places to sit and watch on the lake front, food shops over the road.

n. t.

Absolutely beautiful place. Wanaka itself is a beautiful town and it’s lakefront is a delight. The lakefront has so many water activities as well. We totally Loved our time here and would recommend everyone visiting the South Island (NZ) to put Wanaka on their list!

F. M.

If you like both lake and beach This is the place you don't want to miss You can swim in the clear water in summer You can also enjoy the beautiful beach and lake view with snow on top of mountain in autumn and winter Of course. Do not miss that super famous Wanaka Tree

M. R. C.

"Amazing", "beautiful", "wonderful" even "mesmerising", don’t know actually how to put words for the places that i visited(summer) in NewZealand and how i felt. Around the Globe, its the only place where i want to spent my holidays without any second thought. Every scenery is breathtaking! One can lay down on lake side grass top and spend the whole day only by enjoying the magnificent view.

R. M.

One of the most beautiful lakes to visit in NZ. Lake front, Wanaka tree, water sports, biking, walks and much more fund to do. Can easily spend couple of days.visited for few hours definitely coming back.

J. P.

Out of this world, you have to see it to believe its real...amazing views of the mountains with...eels and fish at your feet. Truly wonderful place.

K. K.

A fantastic hour or two spent at this spectacular location. Wasn't game to bunny jump myself but great watching others.

C. A.

A beautiful area to relax enjoy the nature and scenery. Public toilets and lots of trees for shade is really useful. You can swim in the lake - it's very cold but on a nice hot day its worth it.

S. L.

Went in August, first time visit, Wow! what a place! The beach was shelly not sand so no sand to get into your shoes. Long long walkable beach with changing scenery. Those are not ducks in the water they are the famed Ying Yangs! Air was so crispy n absolutely free of pollution. It doesn't matter if you go in the morning for the sunrise or the late afternoon sunset, I have not seen such vibrant colors anywhere else in the world, must be the clean air. Go visit and see God's painting.

R. B.

What a peaceful place. Should go at the sunset time. Awesome scenery. Will we very thrilled by watching lots of ducks and fishes in the water. The attractive thing os that the water is totally crystal clear. Beautiful!!!!

R. K.

The best place to spend the afternoon. Beautiful and very scenic place. Great for a good walk, nice restaurants along the lakefront.

A. Y.

One of most beautiful sights in South island of New Zealand.

J.

Beauty at its best!

A.

It's a happening place in the evenings. Liked all around the lake, town. Lovely people.

A.

Absolutely stunning views and walks on a day with decent weather. If the weather turns wet and cold, the views of the lake from several nearby restaurants, pubs and cafes are still great.

A.

Unspoiled and beautiful, loved the walking and cycling tracks, had a kayak ride,reasonably priced and a great experience

C. F.

What an ideal place! Astonishing view, and a great array of bars and restaurants in a quick strolls reach. Bring a picnic and watch the ducks sail by!

B. “. S.

Amazing scenery 🤩 Great atmosphere. Shame some people left their dogs poo all along the waterfront beach 😞💩

R.

Hasn't changed that much in ten years shop's still simular ..however there's a vibe in the air the place is moving the movie theater is a blast .The wind coming across the lake ...a cold blast and the motel price ...well.For other reasons in time to come l feel Wanaka will appeal to the young.

A.

Stunning view. Nice place to have a coffee on cold day.

C. M.

Quite nice quiet place with plenty of spots under trees for meditation. Some cold draft from the lake.

I. M.

A beautiful paradise. Shops in the village have high quality merchandise, but were often very expensive.

K. C.

Stunning. Beautiful spectacular scenery. Lots of shops. Plenty of selection for eating.

M. O.

Beautiful lake to look at from many of the wonderful eateries on the lake front. People walking in sunny days along easy paths.

M.

This very picturesque and a relaxing place to go.

D. Y.

Beautiful place to enjoy a snack or meal on a sunny day while either getting in the water or watching the water activities. There's always something going on out in the water and with a few large trees, it's also the perfect place to enjoy a book. At night you can chill and watch the sunset while drinking a few dad sodas with friends.

M. A.

The lake view was awesome. We went twice cos the first time it was pouring, but we got a decent photo the next day. 😊😊😊

B.

Nice Open lake front that has quite a few things to look at. There's a play ground on one end with a dinosaur slide. There is also a wharf near the wooden lodge.

M. G.

Such a beautiful area.

G.

1st time visiting the lake. So peaceful and quiet. Lovely place.

T.

The fish was great as well as the chips, cooked perfectly.😊

P.

Good atmosphere, nice food stalls, access to entertainment activities, close to shops. Park, child playground and swimming access to a pontoon. Lots to do

S. S.

Stunning scenery. What more could anyone ask for?

T. o. H.

Love it here absolutely beautiful place Wanaka is.

P.

Wonderful place! We can sleep, swim or just take rest. The lookout is amazing.

J. L.

Stunning view. Specially around sunset.

j.

Absolutely fantastic had the smashed beef burger and the chicken wings with blue cheers sause and mum got the crispy chicken salad with feta and omg was amazing 100% will be going back and telling friends a++

C. G.

Awesome views of the lake always bring the family here wonderful 😀 😊.

J. P.

Beautiful View and nice walkway around. The only thing I was missing is any activities as nature is not enoph for me to come back again

B.

Beautiful views, fantastic adventures for ones who like a trill, waterfront foodies will love

T. P.

Beautiful lakefront area with nearby parking spaces. Perfect for a stroll or, if none of the restaurants are to your liking, you can grab some fish and chips or other takeaway food from nearby shops and eat it on a picnic bench. Ducks and seagulls may beg you for food but aren't overly aggressive about it.

S.

Beautiful and calm at sunrise, last visit before returning home

S. J.

Beautiful in the summer. Lots of shops nearby. Theres also a walking path/bike lane to explore the lake front.

A. L.

Beautiful sunny day.lovely drive to here.yummy gelato at Tanaka lake

T. V.

What a setting! A delight from one end of the Bay to the next. Not over developed at all and very easy long term parking but walking the shore line at dusk is a must.enthralling place. Fo walk up Mt Iron as well. Only 45 minutes up but the views are awesome!

B. R.

We went wakeboarding in late November a just needed a spring wet suit. All the boards and gear was new. The tow was a brand new Malibu. It threw out a pretty tall wave even with the ballast tanks empty. Micheal was a great captain. I would recommend wakeboarding if you can get some glassy water in Wanaka.

R.

Beautiful views, friendly locals. Wanaka's Sunday Craft Market small but lovely.

S.

Stunning scenery.on the lake front. We took a stroll and got lots of frresh air.

G. G.

Beautiful amazing place lake Wanaka is.. Definitely worth visiting

S. W.

Super view here! Taking a walk along the lakeside is the best moment ever!

R. S.

Just breathtaking. Most people go to Queenstown but it is worth coming up to Wanaka as it is only 45 minutes away. It's a smaller town and not as crowded. The Watersports are excellent and the lake not as big as Queenstown.

P. V.

Lovely town with the beautiful view to Lake Wanaka.

B.

Would of been 5 stars but public toilets let them down

L. S.

It's a beautiful beautiful town with so many history.

T.

Beautiful sunny days. Lovely swim. Good coffee and food.

S.

Beautiful sunny day ....perfect to sit outside and eat lunch

o. m.

Lake Wanaka is an amazing sight anytime of the year. Great for all sorts of activities and exploring. Well worth a look around

K.

A beautiful beach, I didn't swim but instead sat under the shade of an old willow tree and rummaged for pretty pebbles.

J. A.

Naturally beautiful. Can be enjoyed by sitting on the shore, or wining and dining in the numerous venues on offer to suit all budgets,or just good old beer drinking and soaking up the kiwi vibe still in this town 💙

V. B.

Our bus stopped in Wanaka for just about 10 minutes and I could get the view of this beautiful lake for just a couple of minutes. The place is so serene and makes for a perfect place for a picnic. Make sure you plan to visit Wanaka and stay here a couple of nights. I wish i had planned my stay better to spend time here!

l.

Great place to visit any time of the year. Perfect during summer silly season.

h.

Just like the postcard views just don't look behind you at all the bars and food shops over the road

W.

Beautiful lakefront, water was very refreshing and the pontoon was good too, although quite busy being January 2022.

D.

It's a beauty. I rate Wanaka higher than QT. You can sit back and enjoy the nature.

H. V.

That Wanaka Tree is a perfect spot for photos - one must never miss this spot, if you're visiting Wanaka

S.

Great place to rest, relax and enjoy a lunch, coffee or for the brave, a swim

K.

Beautiful. The bicycle trail is a must-do

B.

Awesome to have such a nice lake in Wanaka, especially during sunset.

J.

I recomend a visit to take amazing photos!

M.

Beautiful place - we were lucky to have a gorgeous day.

R. J.

Beautiful Wanaka lake with #thewanakaTree..Wanaka is beautiful small town with good lake for water sports

R. K.

Crystal clear water and nice restaurants at sempre street front. Really nice peaceful beach to relax and spend time in the sun

R.

Stunning views!! Great walks around also

V.

Beautiful as always. Hired a boat and went over to the island on the lake

G. R.

Best place to visit the Wanaka lake front and the market before the lake front. We had brief time before heading for mount cook. I would suggest a day break in Wanaka and relax in beautiful place

B.

Lovely. Weeds could do with some attention along the front. Shame about the teenagers making the public toilet area their meeting place. Having to walk around them, and over one of them??

J.

Picturesque lake from all angles. Decent walk around and surrounding stores and restaurants complement the scenery. Locals and tourists have a good vibe, That Wanaka Tree was as beautiful as you've seen in photos. Somehow roadworks and construction make the Lakefront seem like a masterpiece in progress.

O.

Such amazing view

A.

Nice on a nice day, probably more scenic in Winter rather than summer.

J. W.

A place surrounded by a beautiful Wanaka lake, at the side of the lake have some retail store and cafe. Like this place a lot

J.

Fantastic time in the playground with the grandkids and feeding the eels

K.

Awesome New Zealand views that you cannot get anywhere else in the world.

F.

A relaxing place while having a coffee or your favorite drink..beautiful picture of nature . Wanaka Lakefront at dawn.

D.

Loved the bike ride around to Hawea!! Beautiful scenery.

V. D. P.

Beautiful lake front view of Wanaka Lake.

L.

Wonderful day to be in Wanaka with all the autumn colors on display

K. H.

Great place to sit and watch the sunset! Some nice little restaurants and cafes in Wanaka as well.

M. W.

A wonderful place on a fine day. Plenty of grass and shade.

K.

Beautiful, clean and cool place

H.

absolutely beautiful...

P. K.

Beautiful with some really great cafes along the front

s.

Very peaceful place. Can take a cycle for rent to ride arround the lake. Lots of cafe and restaurant near the lake. Can feed seagulls bread to attract them near you

M.

So beautiful 😍. So blessed we are to have this beauty in our world

w.

It's a very interesting lake front

P.

Was amazing weather. A must place to visit

H.

It’s good place to sit down and lots of food places around it.

G.

Place is just stunning 😍😍😍

D.

Beautful serene and full of surprises

D. G.

Such a beautiful little town, so busy with holiday makers over the festive season.

B.

Such a beautiful place anytime of year

C. S.

Excellent views. Plenty to eat.

A. K.

Had a brief photo stop, an amazing town with breathtaking view.

L.

Just stunning view.

H.

Love Wanaka ❤️ would live there

M.

Well formed track for walking around the lakefront to "that tree" on a post

T.

Wonderful place to stay and visit, great bike rides, one of my favorite places in nz.

C.

Fabulous place to visit. Spend a few days

C.

Beautiful town and surrounding mountains and lake

A.

It's alright. Certainly Wanaka feels more a summer destination than Queenstown.

K. C.

Great setting and fantastic views

A. P.

A great public space. So beautiful today too.

P. H.

Just beautiful..plenty to do & see

A.

An easy drive from where we were staying in Queenstown. Stunning scenery and make sure you take a photo of the Wanaka tree ✔️

R.

Very good place to visit while you are in Queenstown

T.

A peaceful calm place to spend entire evening and night. People from town as well as tourist come with family and friends to spend a lisure time

t. p.

The best beach walk ever...

G.

not a crowded place 😊 recommended for a swim, hike, trekking, biking 🚴‍♀️.

H.

Beautiful lake and lovely to swim in

V. M.

Beautiful lakefront. Clean, plenty of seating, plenty of parking and a great place to sit and just take in the amazing views.

V.

Beautiful, scenic, great food.

L. G.

Lovely place to spend and afternoon and catch the sunset

B.

It’s a well maintained, chill, lake front.

M. E.

Lovely town, great place to visit

E. H.

A beautiful lake to walk along and take in the scenic views

R.

Great food. Excellent value and fresh ingredients

A.

Awesome Spot Home of Zoi Winter Gold Medal Girl👍❤💯

T.

Nice place to go and sit for lunch and feed the ducks

G.

Beautiful part of the South Island

c. m.

When the wind is not blowing it is exceptional. This morning was 10/10

P.

If you are looking for the peace of mind then this is the place

N.

Very beautiful and peaceful

M.

Incredible lakefront. It's really peaceful has amazing scene.

S.

great way to spend the afternoon evening with a drink and fabulous views of lake and mountains

G.

Love this lake best destination on South island of new Zealand

P.

Great place to chill out with the family ☺️

G.

Great lake in one of the hot spots in NZ

F.

Superb the scenery is amazing it's even better in winter time

Q.

Beautiful amazing lake super warm and great fun

H.

Thoroughly enjoyed the waterfront. Lovely walks, beautiful views, good coffee and great food. We haven't been to Wanaka in 1p years and my how it's thriving. Definitely a buzz here.

A.

Peaceful and suitable for long stay in wanaka

A.

This places was rather nice. There were many restaurants that overlook it. The walk across is very beautiful and there are many willow trees parallel to the lake's sandy walking path.

A. K.

This a beautiful place in small town of Wanaka. The view is absolutely stunning looking over the mountains on the other side of the lake. Beach is clean and can be very cold most of the year. Plenty of restaurants and bar close to the beach. A nice place for dog walker or just for a beach walkers.

G.

Nice place to rest up and have a play

J. M.

What can you say...stunning..always clear of rubbish too which is a credit to the council. Toilets well kept also.

R.

Cold this morning. Toilets were clean. Locals were hospitable considering. What a wonderful place

P.

Beautiful and picturesque, perfect place for families to sit, relax and enjoy the peacefulness under a warm sunny blue sky. And there were lots of young families doing exactly that 😊

V.

Best place to park your camper.beautiful lake

Y.

You can walk along the lake and go to saw the Wanaka tree.

E.

Very good place to come with kids for a day of activities. Can rent kayaks, bikes and have a scoop of nice ice-cream. Wanaka's lakefront definitely wins compared to Queenstown.

L. E.

Beautiful spot!

S.

Amazing views and nice town

R.

Lovely meal, polite service

J.

Awesome Beach, kids play area, restaurants close by, snowy mountains and great weather.

L. D.

Nice vibe. Ideal for couples and family alike. On a clear day it is possible to see all the way from Roy's Peak to Mount Aspiring. Surprisingly, endangered black-billed gulls are a constant presence, especially near the cafes.

x.

Nice place with really good views.. didn't get to try there beers. Limited vegetarian options however the vegetarian burger and tacos (pictured) were amazing !!!

n.

Love this place, beautiful view, great restaurants...

B.

The lake front is the highlight of visiting Wanaka. Walk, bike, swim or paddle it's all very good. Parking and toilets and food are available towards to the left when looking out at the lake. We did the stand up paddle boards and kayak rental and this was great. The special tree everyone takes pictures of is ok but I think overrated, still to each their own

A. L.

Just simply amazing. Beautiful view that blows your mind.

J.

Beautiful spot. Idyllic place to relax and that in the views or cross the road and visit one of many cafes and food shops. Very clean and tidy.

A.

It's a nice small town

L.

Motelier went out of her way to take newly arrived guest to medical rooms & collect needed groceries. Thank you, Flo! Your kindness was so appreciated.

M.

Beautiful views,lovely quiet spot to just sit and relax.

c. w.

Lovley & clean! Lots of shops around and gorgeous lake

A.

Peaceful and relaxing place

H.

Nice view but windy

K.

Wanaka "great"

D. C.

Breathtaking scenery, serene and tranquil.

S. T.

Beautiful lake... few days before I went there were snowing.. but when I was actually there, no more snow.. So sad.. but the lake is absolutely beautiful. We had 30mns off the bus to take in the fresh air. I love it so much.

K.

Lovely weather. Nice and clean. Good view.

N.

Very beautiful and nice bird life close to the city.

C.

Good when not flooded

w.

Lovely place. We found a nice little Cafe up one of the side streets where we had a beautiful breakfast

P.

Great place to swim and chill out. Lake water was surprisingly warm and incredibly clear. Definitely worth a visit.

S.

No matter what time of the year the lake front walkways can be enjoyed by all ages. It's strange how over the years that the type of buildings and the small industry that pop up as Wanaka changes to suit the type of new visitors.

E.

This area is just lovely, terrific views across lake to mountains, no snow at the time we visited but have been there previously and snow on mountains was just magical. Good walking path, right along lakefront

K.

As always a beautiful place to visit

D.

Serene waterfront, tons of air blowing all over, huge mountain backdrop and new design town is what you will get here. Carry extra layers of clothes.

C.

Beautiful, even in cloudy cold weather.

C.

Little paradise. Stunning view from Mt. Aspiring, Roy's Peak and Treblecone Ski Field behind a crystal clear blue glacial lake filled with trout's, salmon and other.

A.

All that car parking at Lake edge totally spoils the Lakeside experience.

E.

Love the park right by the shore. Development is thoughtful of the environment.

V.

Beautiful place, gorgeous sunny day

N.

Worth a visit not as crowded as queenstown

K.

Great place for family outing.

J.

Buzzy place this Labour Weekend. Lots of great cafes, bars, as hops and restaurants open.

s.

Beautiful, come when the tide is high.

C.

amazing and beautiful

H. H.

Stunning - a must go to! So much to do, you can hire paddle boards, bikes, kayaks or you can walk round the lake, or go for a boat trip. Wonderful bars and restaurants by the lake!

D. 1.

Not many tourist, lake is pristine and beautiful with mountains in the distance. Sushi was yummy too!! Would love to visit again

M. E.

Very pretty. Much shopping also available.

K.

Very central and spacious apartment. Lovely pool too

M.

Amazing scenic beach side.

c.

Someone told us it is No Drome area.lol

M.

Excellent, bet it goes off later in the summer. Oh to be a bit younger.

A.

Beautiful area to visit , a must . Delightful. Ange

k. R.

Even though it's a toss of a coin between the best places we stayed on Our trip. This one was more of a standout . Beautiful scenery, great food choices , nice walking tracks and then - that tree !

B.

Lovely lake and nice people out there

J.

Beautiful scenery. Calm Lake. Opportunities to kayak, photograph the famous tree in Lake, boat trips, swimming, etc etc

R. D.

Very nice and beautiful place

R.

It had a huge number of cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as all the other essential shops at the back, all looking out over the picturesque lake

P.

Definately a beautiful family place to spend a holiday

C.

Beautiful weather and enjoyed the icecream and wander. Public looks are also clean and well maintained I thought.

M.

Wonderful place excellent experience

S. V.

Nice place to sit and watch the sunset also take a.long walk around the lake.. good cafes to relax and bars to have a beer ..

B.

This is a beautiful area to spend time at Lake Wanaka. Visitors are facing Roy's Bay and the mountains in the background. You'll find quite a bit of parking just in front of the lake and there is access to the town centre restaurants and shops just a few minutes away.

A.

Refreshing place for family with facing coffees and restaurant

b.

Beautiful spot. Amazing veiw across the lake to the mountains

R.

Beautiful beach. Plenty of parking.

S.

Beautiful spot. Great park and wonderful views.

M.

Nice place to many people for me

C.

This is the front of the lake. Better than the side of the lake I must say

n.

It's beautiful

D.

The bakery near here is amazing, and the giant eels and ducks certainly think so too

L.

I love this lake!

J.

Must visit in Queenstown, awesome view with lots of water activities to do, highly recommended, will surely come back again.

D.

It is so beautiful. I love the trees around the lake and the Wanaka tree is just absolutely magical. Definitely one trip that I will remember forever.

N.

Nice lakefront, being renovated and will look great when finished

H.

Sun breaks Tru the clouds, and as a spot shines on mnt aspire.

S.

A nice quiet place to setup for a picnic.

T.

Great day enjoyed sitting in the sun eating some of the best fish I have had.

L.

Love this place tranquil

C.

I loved it. The view, shops, people, and the lakefront, it was beautiful

R.

Nice lake. I was there on a cold foggy day but still enjoyed the view. You will find some cute ducks along the lakefront. Worth a stop if you are from Queenstown to Christchurch. Also Wanaka is a nice town (maybe you can say it is a big town after comparing with others) and people are quite friendly. You can get some food, supply etc here. Enjoy.

R.

Great views in a lake and mountain setting with Wanaka CBD a stones throw away. Perfect for the family to picnic and relax in the sunshine.

k.

Lovely place will visit again.

B.

Beautiful place with a beautiful story. Like any other touristy place, expect a bit of wait if you want to take a picture with beautiful Wanaka Willow tree.

m.

Another beautiful town in the south island, only heard a lot about this tree in the lake when we got to Wanaka, was pretty cool

r.

Good fun

D.

It's very beautiful & beautifully looked after.

L.

Helpful staff. Clean. Wonderful lounge. No cooking facilities though. No plates or utensils to use for own food.

t. h.

Cool wind with sushine make you fresh

C. F.

Stunning views, even in winter when all the trees are bare. Lake is beautiful and would make for a lovely picnic and photo opportunity spot.

H.

Perfect still sunny autumn day. Lots of benches to sit and gaze at the view, read etc.

E.

The most photographed tree in the south and the world. Again lovely place to go with your family.

L.

Absolutely gorgeous 😍

E.

Great place for a swim

L.

Amazing view at morning..

s.

Amazing views and scenery with plenty of places to eat along the waterfront.

R.

Wonderful views

D.

Lovely Food ,view and crew ;)

T.

Wanaka Lake front is beauty , grab your feed from nearby joints and enjoy your feed on lake side while you enjoy nature at its best.

D.

Beautiful place, really nice to relax for the day or have a chilled drink in the evening.

N.

The Wanaka lakefront was way undersold to me before I went. I wasn't expecting to enjoy the place much before moving on to Queenstown, but it was truly a beautiful place to stay. Similar in beauty to Queenstown, just much more mellow. Worth a stop for sure.

V.

Lovely unit,great spa,nice restaurant with open fire, shame the weather was foggy

F.

A great place for a swim, lots of kids though. Wanaka is way more relaxed than Queenstown.

P.

Bustling tourist centre with cafes bars and shops overlooking the beautiful Lake Wanaka with its mountain backdrop. In April we found parking to be a bit scarce.

C.

Just beautiful 😍

N.

It is really nice spot but pretty busy.. Parking can be a bit of a nightmare but where is it not. Haha

C.

Many cafes and shops. Has a very relaxed easy-going vibe. The lake view is beautiful!

N.

Beautiful view and hangout ! Picnic worthy

A.

Best lake, nice shops around for eating. Water is so clean .

S.

Hard to define, just enjoy the spot . Every lake front five you a different story.

J. S.

This is one of the nicest places if have been to in NZ. Unfortunately, camping (even if you are self- contained) is not allowed around the lake.

J.

Relaxed area to sit or stroll.

R.

All you need to do is head on down and let the scenery tell you it's story

C.

cosy hostel with helpful staff

S.

Great place to visit but starting to get too many tourists for the locals. There are lots of things to do from boating, walking, bike riding, and sking.

R.

We love Wanaka Lakefront! The scenery is magnificent! The people are friendly, the walking tracks great.

H.

Beautiful scenery. Lots of cafes & eateries. Good amount of parking

N.

Just stopped by for food and drink. Great spot good people and the food was fantastic.

M.

Peaceful, serene, beautiful

I.

Beautiful, picturesque, great place to stay if you're going to Cardrona or Treblecone or just looking for a good Cafe or restaurant.

B.

Very beautiful. Gets very busy in the afternoon on nice summer days. Also tends to have a lot of birds looking for food scraps.

B.

Great place will return

M.

Best view & serene

C.

Was a beautiful day, caused for a great view of the lake!

J.

beautiful lake with lots of water activities happening. plenty of parking but take note of parking time limit. the parking attendants have no heart at all.

S.

Beautiful. Stunning. Nature. While our son played on the playground we took in the amazing views of the lake and mountains.

A.

Easy parking, good walkway, good views

E.

Kids enjoyed a swim

M.

Very pretty setting. Beautiful place for sunset and really nice walks along the waterfront.

L.

Stunning views, good food Enjoyed my visit

J.

Beautiful spot. Great breakfast places to chill and watch the view.

R.

Lake Wanaka is one of the most beautiful lakes in NZ and probably in the world.

A.

Beautiful outlook into the mountains with the town right behind for all amenities yet so very peaceful

A.

Amazing place to visit, beautiful natural scenery

C.

Great little spot to meet clients for a meet and warm drink.

C.

love here. Beautiful and relaxing place. You can have a short walk. Must go

H.

Lovely walk

J.

Very nice

P.

Cool park

J.

Beautiful lake front with great areas to chill and swim. Waters cold but once your in its all good 😊

A.

Beautiful relaxing

M.

Awesome venue and very reasonably priced. Maze is a fantastic way to pass some time.

G.

Great place to go any season.

N.

Beautiful place

T.

Amazing view

A.

Much quieter than Queenstown!

M.

Awesome place! Great views

r.

Beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains. The area was kept very clean. Very impressive.

L.

Amazing lakefront with many shops and cafes to choose from

W.

Beautiful scenery and entrance to Queenstown Botanical Gardens. Great access to hotels, shops, restaurants, beach, and water activities!

P.

Great place to visit. Very beautiful!

M.

Even in the low light of a Spring evening, Wanaka comes to life.

N.

Lovely lake and town. Super busy for the middle of covid, very nice to see.

D.

The fog lifted and I was struck by the surrounding beauty. Stunning is an overused word. But this was.

L.

View is great !

M.

One of my favourite places in New Zealand, so relaxing and such a great place to just chill out.

C.

Busy with people and dogs. Great to see the eels and trout from the jetty.

Z.

A great view; just a pity it was spoiled by a dog being allowed to do a number 2, and the owner not picking up after it.

D.

Beautiful and always relaxing. Sunsets over the lake are a highlight of any trip to Wanaka

M.

Awesome food and atmosphere. Great value for money.

D.

Can't wish for more😊

R.

Beautiful, no much to do, expensive restaurant

M.

In summer you can pass out on the foreshore for a nights free accommodation. Lovely people watching too.

J.

Its stunning. The only thing that would make it better was 'no smoking'

C.

Amazing alpine lake

F.

Beautiful and awesome 👌

R.

Superb town and escape.

R.

Nice place to spend a lazy arvo.

S.

Amazing and beautiful, worth spending as much time there as you can.

A.

This gorgeous lakefront speaks for itself! Wonderful layout, lots of beach and cute restaurants and shops

K.

Very clear water. Good place to go for a family trip

C.

Very nice little self contained cabin in a lovely quiet family friendly camp ground.

T.

Very peaceful

S.

Is very comfortable house 🏡, i got everything that I need,and the best thing is ?? The people are very kind. Especially the staff 🤗

J.

Fantastic parking. Right over the road from a great selection of shops.

M.

Perfect spot for an evening picnic

M. H.

Stick around for the sunset and see some amazing views. Definitely one of the top places to visit in NZ!

K.

Beautiful! Similar to Taupo water front.

S.

Beautiful location to hangout with the family and explore Wanaka Town 👍

J.

Seating, a wharf, a kids playground. Nothing invasive between you and the lake

J.

Beautiful lake

C.

Very pretty but cold today!

K.

Absolutely beautiful with a sprinkling of overnight snow on the hills

K.

Friendly and picturesque town

R.

Amazing view , fantastic atmosphere and great place to explore

N.

Wonderful Motel views simply outstanding.

B.

I went for a swim by the Wanaka tree. Water was warm and clean.

N.

Enjoyable and picnic times

R.

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S.

Stunning and feels more Kiwi than Queenstown

B.

We stopped in Wanaka for lunch 😋 The town was buzzing, mostly with Kiwis which was great 😊👍

M.

Can't do as much as you used to as a kiwi anymore but ah well it's not like it's my country.

A.

Seems do ridiculous that you can not park p or night when you are self contained

M.

Great place for some sun bathing and a swim, there is even a platform for diving.

B.

Absolutely beautiful place. Must visit..Great town too.

K.

Beautiful view and great swim

J.

Very beautiful Place - loved it 👍♥️

S.

Such a great park! Kids love it!!

R.

Just a fantastic and fun place to holiday.

r.

Lovely place to visit. Great scenery

B.

It's a beautiful water fountain

T.

The catch has the best fish burgers!!

P.

always stunning and the best place to exhale 💕

S.

Beautiful well worth the road trip

L.

Just a .beautiful place to stay and visit

S.

The most beautiful lake, relaxing, stunning, and there are many activities to do.

F.

Very good atmosphere

D.

Gorgeous Day, stunning views.

S.

Great family spot. Lots of fun.

J.

Absolutely beautiful, awesome scenery

B.

Very busy at New Years warm water in the shallow. Kayak & boat hire at water front

D.

Beautiful spot for lunch and a place to park and explore

B.

Awesome and not over crowded this year - yay!

D.

Just stunning....Wanaka is a beautiful town

K.

if you're staying in wanaka you got to walk down to the lakefront. beautiful views.

C.

Winter playground.

K.

Beautiful views of the lake and mountains.

M.

Picturesque and relaxing! Just hang out all day in this chill town with a great vibe.

R.

Lots of volcanic craters lake to enjoy water sports and pictures surrounding.

S.

Beautiful views could spend more time there

A.

Great views across the lake

m.

A beautiful dunny day .. sitting outside admiring the views an enjoying the food thank you

J.

Beautiful

C.

Beautiful spot

j.

great great uncle lives here, he may be dead now but i don’t know

A.

This place competes with Te Anau's beauty. 1 hour away from QT.

A.

Great spot for photos and nice to walk along. Plenty of parking.

B.

So relaxing and great view

M.

Beautiful view also has water as promised

A.

Very scenic place. The drive from Queenstown to Wanaka is great fun.

D.

Beautiful lake

m.

Always a sight not to be missed

a.

Great place with kids and ice cream amazing

B.

What can you fault about ladies in bakini laying in the sun. Oh yeah, the water was also warm.

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