Plan Your Visit Wanaka

Getting to Wanaka

Edgewater's location, in the boutique destination of Lake Wanaka in the South Island of New Zealand, is easy to find.

Lake Wanaka is an all seasons destination; visit any time of the year to rejuvenate your spirit or to soak up the tranquil atmosphere.

Details on Air and Road Routes

Directions to Edgewater

Edgewater is easy to find in the boutique destination of Lake Wanaka.

Surrounds: Wanaka and Queenstown

Edgewater is situated on the edge of Lake Wanaka within the boutique township of Lake Wanaka.

As well as the fun adventure activities and fascinating attractions around Wanaka, Edgewater is only one hour from Queenstown. There is so much to do in the surrounding regions during your stay at our Wanaka accommodation.

Seasonal Itineraries

Winter in Wanaka

Wanaka

Winter ushers in the spectacular snow sports possibilities in the Wanaka region. The ski season kicks off in mid-late June and runs through until early October.
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Suggested Spring Ski Itinerary

Wanaka

Wanaka is truly a winter playground with a long snow season which provides months of fun on the snow right through until the spring months of September and October.

The season kicks off in mid-late June and generally runs through until early October.
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Suggested Wanaka Showcase Itinerary

Wanaka

Nestled around the edge of a pristine alpine lake (Lake Wanaka) and surrounded by the Southern Alps, Wanaka is the gateway to the Mount Aspiring National Park.

A designated World Heritage Area, Mount Aspiring National Park is an alpine paradise of towering peaks, thundering waterfalls, spectacular glaciers, rainforest, rivers and valleys.
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Suggested Wine & Food Lovers Tour of New Zealand

Wanaka & NZ

New Zealand’s world class vineyards are nestled within spectacular landscapes and amongst diverse geographical features.

New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc is globally acclaimed as the benchmark for this varietal. Although 86% of New Zealand’s wine exports are Sauvignon Blanc, increasingly New Zealand varietals of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Syrah and Merlot are fast gaining pace.

New Zealand is home to almost 700 vineyards….here are just but a few.

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Suggested Wanaka Taster Itinerary

Wanaka

Marlborough is home to Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke’s Bay the Chardonnay but undoubtedly Central Otago is home to some of the finest Pinot Noir wines.

Surrounding Wanaka are numerous boutique vineyards and wineries many of which are open for you to have your taste buds tantalised.
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Summer Events

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The Ruby
27 January 2018
A competitive 3.8 km swim - challenging but achievable. There's a 200m event for the kids.
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TUKI Festival
10 February 2018
TUKI Festival (formerly known as Rippon) moves to Glendhu Bay on Saturday 10th February and features Marlon Willliams, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Aaradhna, The Phoenix Foundation and more. A separate stage in the forest hosts a slew of acoustic talent. Arrive at the festival by boat, by bus or by your own means!
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Challenge Wanaka
17 February 2018
Wanaka and the region's most spectacular triathlon event. Total of 226 km split between swimming, biking and running.
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The Big Bike Film Night Feature Series - The Moment
23 February 2018
Taking you back to where it all began. This is a feature length documentary movie about the birth of the mountain biking. Screening at Edgewater, 8.30am on Friday 23 February. Book via www.bigbikefilmnight.nz
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