Tucked away among mountain beech trees in a scenic bay on
the northwest shore of Lake Hawea is a tiny camping spot
frequented by a diverse range of people, all with a story to
tell. Lucy Ibbotson finds out what makes the Kidds Bush
Reserve such a special place for those who camp there.
We're back in the Wanaka district for the final of our Summer
Times bike rides. This is because Wanaka has so many new
tracks I couldn't fit them into one article.
Many people strolling along the track that hugs the Wanaka
lakefront probably don't appreciate they are on the 3000km Te
Araroa trail, which winds through New Zealand from Cape
Reinga to Bluff.
The new $1.76 million wastewater system at Glendhu Bay
Lakeside Holiday Park will be put to the test on Boxing Day
as about 300 groups of holidaymakers arrive.
Challenge Wanaka features one of the world's toughest iron
distance triathlon courses, set against the stunning alpine
backdrop of New Zealand's Southern Alps.
Celebrating its eighth year, Summerdaze has a calendar packed
with events for all the community, starting with the New
Year's Eve celebrations in Wanaka.
It will start on Saturday at 8pm and continue to Sunday,
January 1.
