The Wānaka lakefront beach runs from the small marina to the famous Wānaka Tree. It’s a bit of a photographer’s paradise, with views of the lake, mountains, and foreshore landscape, including mature willows and poplars.
It only takes about 15 minutes to walk from town to That Tree. Then you can continue to Wānaka Station Park, the site of an early homestead with well-established redwoods and other exotic pines planted by early European settlers.
From there, you can hike to take the Glendhu Bay Track to Glendhu Bay or venture in the opposite direction toward Eely Point, Beacon Point and the Lake Outlet Track.
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