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This comfy lodge, a ‘luxury B&B’, is like a home away from home, Kiwi style.
A few streets back from the main township of Wanaka, the property is an oasis of calm, with comfortable rooms, fine mountain views and an 8-seater garden spa bath to admire them from.
The staff are a fount of knowledge about Wanaka, and operate a great activities desk, making this an excellent base to explore from. There are also a couple of in-house mountain bikes for guests’ use.
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Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand[3.2 miles]
Kayaking doesn’t come much better than this, amid the stunning setting of Lake Wanaka. Hire kayaks and go it alone, or book onto this guided 1-hour excursion across to Ruby Island. You’ll then spend two hours (or longer) picnicking on the island, before returning by their water taxi.
Best for ages: 6+ | £35 | 3 hours
Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand[17 miles]
A brilliantly unique via Ferrata course that requires you to climb to the top of a free-flowing waterfall. Three levels suit different ages and abilities.
Best for ages: 10+ | £110 | 3-7 hours
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Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand[20.9 miles]
This artisan, family-run distillery is renowned for its handcrafted single-malt whisky, gin, vodka and liqueurs. 75-minute guided tours take you behind the scenes to see the production process, and of course, to sample some of the outputs.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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South Islands, New Zealand
A primordial playground with truly spectacular scenery on the grandest scale, outdoor adventure activities galore, colourful and compelling Maori culture and terribly nice Kiwis.
