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It's a Puzzeling World... here in Wanaka | Dec 01 06'

by Jodie_Podie a female from Edmonton, on vacation in Wanaka

This morning we thought we would check out Stuart Landsborough's Puzzeling World in Wanaka. The tag line you ask..."with a world unique theme... Continue reading »
Wanaka | Oct 12 07'

by Leigh+Mal a 29 year old male traveling as a couple from Manchester, on vacation in Wanaka

Wanaka is a beautiful town perched on the side of a huge lake, it is also set amongst loads of snow capped mountains. The hostel we stayed at... Continue reading »
Such a peaceful lake | Mar 04 08'

by sarahs a real traveler, on vacation in Wanaka

We stopped at a perfect location at the north end of Lake Wanaka, the only bad thing was the sand flies. As we were camping there on the lake after... Continue reading »
Wanaka & Queenstown | Mar 21 07'

by The Ryans a male traveling as a family from San Diego, on vacation in Wanaka

"vegetables and cheese in a U-shaped shell"

Leaving Franz Josef relatively early, we made our way down to Lake Matheson near Fox Glacier. It was a nice sunny day, so we hiked around the... Continue reading »
Wanaka | Sep 28 06'

by TimG a 29 year old male from Oxford, on vacation in Wanaka

"Lake Wanaka and Puzzle-world"

After such a great time in Franz Josef, it was a shame to be moving on to Wanaka. However, the drive down through the side of the Alps was amazing,... Continue reading »
Day 41: Makarora to Wanaka | Dec 02 09'

by Barnacle Bill a 61 year old male from Isle of Wight, on vacation in Wanaka

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More heavy rain and really cold headwinds...its been a wet few days, but then...its not all supposed to be easy (!)...its a challenge after all. Al... Continue reading »
Wanaka | Jan 10 07'

by Peady a 28 year old female from Portsmouth, on vacation in Wanaka

On the way to Wanaka we drove through Haast to have a look at the water falls, one called Thunder Creek Falls and blue pools, where we got eate... Continue reading »
Wanaka | Feb 07 08'

by Marcus & Chris a 20 year old male from Epsom, on vacation in Wanaka

Again this was only a stop over on the way to Queenstown. there isnt much to see apart from the lake and there is only so much lake watching you ca... Continue reading »
Lake Wanaka- a place to chill out | Jun 13 07'

by Beverley and Jamie a 26 year old female traveling as a couple from Essex, on vacation in Wanaka

"Nice place to relax, liked the hostel too apart from the 8 bed dorm!"

We got here mid afternoon, dumped our bags and Holly's Backpacker and walked down to the lake to take some photos. The lake is stunning, especially... Continue reading »
A puzzling place! | Oct 05 09'

by kate_and_steve a traveling as a couple from Birmingham, on vacation in Wanaka

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We dropped by puzzling world, and saw some mind-bending illusions including a wonky room that made us feel sea-sick! We did a lot of walking in Wan... Continue reading »