About Wanaka
Wanaka is a small but developing alpine and farming town of
5037 residents (2006 Census) on the south-eastern shores of
Lake Wanaka, the source of the mighty Clutha River. It is a
popular summer and winter holiday destination with four
skifields nearby. Trout fishing, mountainbiking and the arts
are year-round obsessions. Wanaka is the central hub of the
Upper Clutha district (pop 7002) that includes villages at
Lake Hawea, Cardrona and Makarora. The isolated Matukituki
Valley is the gateway to the Mt Aspiring National Park, a
popular tramping and climbing destination.
Top three things to do
Snow sports, water sports, mountain-biking
Key contacts:
Council:
Queenstown Lakes District Council: 443 8197 24 hours
Dog control: 027 229 5906
Pollution control: 0800 800 033
Boating harbourmaster: 0274 345289
Noise control: 443 8197 24 hours
Doctors
Wanaka Medical Centre: 443 7811 all hours
Aspiring Medical Centre: 443 1226 all hours
Visitor Information:
Visitors Information Centre: 443 1233
Department of Conservation: 443 7660
Wanaka police: 443 7272
Otago Daily Times: 443 1307; fax 443 1297; wanaka@alliedpress.co.nz
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