Wānaka
Sign in to savethumb|Wānaka east, with mountains in the background Wānaka () is a popular ski and summer resort town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. At the southern end of Lake Wānaka, it is at the start of the Clutha River and is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park.
Key facts
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- Wānaka in November 2024
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- Wānaka
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- Town
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- Wānaka (Māori)
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- Country
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- New Zealand
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- Region
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- Otago
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- Territorial authority
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- Queenstown Lakes District
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- Ward
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- Wānaka-Upper Clutha Ward
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- Community
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- Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community
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- Electorates
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Article
34 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Geography
- Climate
- Demography
- Government
- Wānaka wine sub-region
- Attractions
- Festivals
- Film locations
- Summer
- Winter
- Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Wānaka Community Hub
- Library
- Golf course
- Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park visitor centre
- Pembroke Park
- Notable buildings
- Saint Columba's Anglican Church
- Chalmers' cottage
- Wānaka War Memorial
- Dinosaur slide
- Wānaka watersports facility
- Holy Family Catholic Church
- Education
- Infrastructure and services
- Transport
- Utilities
- Commerce
- Notable people
- References
- External links
thumb|Wānaka east, with mountains in the background Wānaka () is a popular ski and summer resort town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. At the southern end of Lake Wānaka, it is at the start of the Clutha River and is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park.
Wānaka is primarily a resort town with both summer and winter seasons. Its economy is based on the many outdoor opportunities this offers.