Lake Wānaka Foreshore & That Wānaka Tree Walk
Walk the famous Lake Wānaka foreshore from the town centre to the iconic lone willow tree standing in the lake — one of New Zealand's most photographed spots.
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Wānaka Town Waterfront
The lakefront at the heart of Wānaka town gives an immediate view of Lake Wānaka's brilliant blue water backed by the snowy peaks of the Southern Alps.
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Pembroke Park
The grassy lakeside park is the social heart of Wānaka — locals and visitors gather here in all seasons, drawn by the extraordinary mountain-and-lake backdrop.
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Roy's Bay
The sheltered bay south of town is where kayakers and paddleboarders launch onto the lake — the water is crystal clear and the mountains reflected perfectly on calm mornings.
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That Wānaka Tree
The lone willow tree growing from the lake shallows has become one of NZ's most famous images — especially magical at dawn when mist hangs over the water.
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Wānaka Lakefront Lookout
A low grassy rise gives an elevated view of the tree, the lake, and the mountains — the composition that has made Wānaka globally famous on social media.
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Eely Point Reserve
The quiet Eely Point reserve continues the lakeside walk through native plantings, where paradise shelducks and black swans feed in the shallows.
Walk this route with audio
Stories play automatically as you reach each stop — no tapping needed.
