Wanaka: A Hidden Gem in New Zealand’s Southern Alps
The town of Wanaka situated at the southern end of Lake Wanaka is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park. Your Queenstown Motorhome Rental will take you there from Queenstown in about 1 hour.
Campervan hire is the best way to travel this iconic area, and there are plenty of places to park up along the way and just enjoy the Southern Lake scenery.
That Wanaka Tree world famous for living in the waters of Lake Wanaka can be found at Roys Bay in Wanaka. It’s a must to photograph in the early morning or as the sun goes down in the evening.
Park up and have a coffee in your Queenstown Motorhome Rental or just down the road at Wanaka there are great cafes and restaurants.
Hiking Trails: An Outdoor Enthusiast’s Paradise
Explore the bike tracks and walking places near The Roys Peak Hiking Trail or drive the road to further places. Travel to Lake Hawea, maybe go for a jet boat experience on the Matukituki River and don’t forget That Wanaka Tree is a must at the top of your list.
There are plenty of things to do near Wanaka, go cruising on the Lake and horse trekking through The Cardrona Valley in the summer or skiing there in the winter.
Roys Peak may be a 3 hour hike to the top summit but it is well worth all the effort for the spectacular views you get of Lake Wanaka and the surrounding snow covered Southern Alps Mountains.
Mt Iron Loop Track is shorter and easier, (about 1.5 hours to walk) and at the top you are rewarded with an overview of the town of Wanaka.
Head north from Wanaka and you can drive to Lake Hawea. Head south from Wanaka and you can drive the road to the old gold mining town of Cromwell, see the dams built along the river, and if you go onto the Kawarau Gorge there is bungy jumping and zip lining. Not for the faint hearted.
Whether you’re looking for a 2-berth campervan, 4-berth motorhome or 6-berth motorhome, your Queenstown Motorhome Rental could be the right vehicle for you.
Choose from 20+ top brands including – Maui, Jucy, Britz, Mighty, Kea, Apollo and enjoy your holiday in the Southern Lakes area of New Zealand.