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Wanaka /ˈwɒnəkə/ is a popular ski and summer resort town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated at the southern end of Lake Wanaka, at the start of the Clutha River. It is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park.
Wanaka is primarily a resort town but has both summer and winter seasons. Its economy is based on the many outdoor opportunities this offers. The town was originally settled during the gold rush of the 19th century. Along with the rest of the Queenstown-Lakes District, it is growing rapidly, with the population increasing by 50% between 2005 and 2015.
The first European in the area was Nathaniel Chalmers, who was guided inland by Chief Reko in 1853. Maori knowledge of the region is evidenced by an earlier sketch map from Chief Te Huruhuru at Waimate.
European settlement began in the Upper Clutha River Valley in the 1850s, with the establishment of sheep stations by runholders. The first station was at Albert Town, the only place where settlers could ford the Clutha River. The present site of Wanaka was first surveyed in 1863, and settlement increased in Pembroke (the old name for Wanaka) during the 1870s because of timber milling in the Matukituki Valley and the use of Lake Wanaka for transport. Tourism in the town began in 1867 with the opening of the first hotel, by Theodore Russell. Wanaka proved a very popular tourist destination because of its borderline continental climate and easy access to snow and water.
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Today we travelled from Queenstown to Wanaka, New Zealand! I can only describe Wanaka as being a smaller and perhaps even prettier version of the Queenstown we all know and love! --------------------- Important stuff --------------------- Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/psychotraveller DON'T FORGET TO BECOME A LITTLE PSYCHO: http://goo.gl/GnWOIt --------------------- Social media is sexy --------------------- Facebook: http://goo.gl/K0u8pa Twitter: http://goo.gl/FsbWJR Pinterest: http://goo.gl/qgRD4v Instagram: http://goo.gl/abzups SnapChat: PsychoTraveller My blog: http://goo.gl/5zP0dG Business email: psychotraveller22 at gmail dot com --------------------- What I Film My Videos With --------------------- GoPro Hero 4 Silver: http://goo.gl/9AE4Yu Sony A5100: htt...
Remember summer as a kid? Ice creams were huge, the lakes were warm and the rivers full of fish. Dad kept the BBQ cranking and everyone was like family. Running free was the rule and tents became kingdoms. Remember summer as a kid? Relive it, come home, to summer in Lake Wanaka. It's about the time to breathe, take it all in, feel carefree, full of life, and realise it'll stay with you long after you've left. Go to http://www.wanaka.co.nz to find out more SUBSCRIBE TO GET OUR LATEST VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_bhuCEZsJAOp0pBalmC7CA?sub_confirmation=1 #gigatownwanaka
http://www.instagram.com/matjoez http://www.instagram.com/matjoez_bts In April 2015 I got flown in by the Lake Wanaka tourism board to partake in New Zealand's biggest ever instameet. My role was to capture and show the beauty of the lake and it's surroundings. I shot 44028 RAW photos and ended up with 1,57 terabytes of data. After a few weeks of editing 97 sequences I ended up with this edit. It's been a while since I've spent this amount of time on an edit and I really hope you like it. If you do, please leave a comment or a thumbs up :) Shot with a Canon 1DX and two 5DMkIII cameras, 5 lenses (70-200, 17-40, 24-105, 35, 11-16), Manfrotto Carbon Fibre tripods and the Kessler Crane Second Shooter as the motion control device. You can follow my adventures, as well as my post processing t...
A few clips from my trip to the Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow on Easter Sunday 2016 in Wanaka, New Zealand. Captured on the Nexus 6P. Aircraft and timestamps: 00:00 de Havilland Vampires 03:12 French Air Force CASA 03:50 Short take off competition 04:22 RNZAF C-130H Hercules 06:26 RNZAF A109 07:44 Buchon Bf109 09:29 USAF C-17 Globemaster III 12:08 Parked aircraft 13:30 RAAF Hawk trainers 14:32 Battle of Britain display 15:36 Avro Anson Mk.I 17:55 Yakovlev Yak-3 18:16 Consolidated PBY Catalina 20:08 P-51D Mustangs 21:31 Grumman Avenger 21:46 P-40 Kittyhawks 21:55 Goodyear Corsair 25:42 RNZAF BAC Strikemaster 26:43 Mock airfield attack
A visual summary of how it feels to be able to share live and in the moment when you leave Data Roaming on thanks to Vodafone Australia. MORE INFO: Vodafone Australia recently launched #RoamingOn, an initiative to remove the fear of 'bill shock' from data roaming charges when travelling overseas. From now on Vodafone Red customers will experience FREE data roaming when travelling through New Zealand (& a $5 flat fee when travelling everywhere else). // Photography & Videography: Dominic and Meghan Loneragan of http://citizensoftheworld.cc http://instagram.com/citizensoftheworld http://facebook.com/citizensoftheworld.cc http://twitter.com/COTWstories ABOUT WANAKA: Wanaka in New Zealand has been blessed with a beauty so dramatic that it’ll change the way you see how you fit into the wo...
Follow our travels - https://www.youtube.com/user/JayandAshleyVlogBack Travel Vlog 45 - Jan 22nd 2015 After Lake Tekapo, the next stop on our road trip was Wanaka. After checking into our hostel, we went to The Blue Pools, a short drive away from Wanaka. The views were incredible and the water so clear! Lisa did some incredible jumps from the bridge into the icy water below! MUSIC Poney Poney - When do you wanna stop working? (Pacific Remix)
There's more than one reason it's called the world's first lifestyle reserve. The lack of crowds; the freedom to do what you love; the scenery; the space among the like-minded; the welcome from people who understand; the energy and the daring; the crystal clear water... ...It's about the time to breathe, take it all in, feel carefree, full of life, and realise it'll stay with you long after you've left. Lake Wanaka Reserved for Lifestyle Year Round Go to http://www.lakewanaka.co.nz to find out more SUBSCRIBE TO GET OUR LATEST VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_bhuCEZsJAOp0pBalmC7CA?sub_confirmation=1 #gigatownwanaka
Wanaka Attractions and Activities - New Zealand Tourism Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=World1Tube Things to see and do in Lake Wanaka, New Zealand 45 kilometres long and covering 193 square kilometres, the crystal clear waters of Lake Wanaka are perfect for jetboaters, sailors and kayakers to explore. Nestled below towering mountains, Wanaka is the most tranquilly set of the South Island lakes. In winter, skiers flock here from all over the world for superb skiing and snowboarding at Cardrona and Treble Cone, cross-country skiing at Snow Farm and heli-skiing high in the Harris Mountains. But Wanaka, New Zealand, is much more than a winter destination. Year round activities include fishing, hiking, canyoning, climbing and skydiv...
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Christian and I drove from Wanaka to Mount Aspiring National Park to hike Rob Roy's Glacier Track. The views were incredible. ------------------------------------------------------------------- WATCH THE PREVIOUS EPISODE - https://youtu.be/VHWIs8QSAZk?list=PL2eiBxCh0xIoIhOvnuKlUbmGK08xWllGV ------------------------------------------------------------------- BACKPACKING TIPS? - https://youtu.be/xJoJvluan0c?list=PL2eiBxCh0xIo3MT0BnBEAdVd-a8n8Hvoy ------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF: Rob Roy's Glacier track departs from Raspberry Flat Car Park in Mount Aspiring National Park. An hour drive from Wanaka. The upper lookout hike (what we did) is around a 3-4 hour return walk. It is mostly an incline to the upper lookout but not intense. Suitab...
Traveling New Zealand's South Island: Lake Wanaka is a popular recreation destination, the town is quaint but modern with several lodge style accommodations ranging from affordable to high end. Eating out can get expensive here, if you're a budget traveler like us, opt for buying your own groceries, you'll find fair prices at the main grocery store, New World. The area is gorgeous, stunning snow-capped mountains and lake views can be enjoyed from most areas in the town. If you're up for a hike, Mt Iron offers a 360 degree view of the area. If you prefer a gentle walk, the walk track along the lake is lovely. For rest and relaxation, the narrow stretch of sandy beach along the lake is a wonderful place to unwind. After spending a couple of days in Lake Wanaka, we head north-west on HWY ...
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Lake Wanaka lies in the heart of the Otago Lakes region and, at 300m above sea level, is New Zealand's fourth largest lake and the gateway to the West Coast glacier region and Mount Aspiring National Park. A short drive away, lies Lake Hawea. Both resorts provide ample fishing and swimming opportunities, enjoying a temperate climate ideal for exploring. Walkers, in particular, will marvel at the awesome sight of the Southern Alps that provide an amazing backdrop to this area. At the lower end of Lake Wanaka, some of the various islands dotted about the waters are now ecological sanctuaries -- the flat land around this part making it easier to conserve. For more info - http://myde.st/thiNtI
Journey to the magical Southern Lakes region to take the time to chill by beautiful Lake Wanaka. We cruise down the last stretch of Highway 6, stopping at popular scenic spots along the way, checing out the reflections in Lake Matheson. Then it’s into Mount Aspiring National Park, arriving in the awe-inspiring destination of Wanaka in the afternoon. Kiwi Experience Legendary New Zealand Bus Adventures since 1989! Kiwi Experience is New Zealand’s original, legendary bus adventure. Hop on Hop off backpacker travel in New Zealand. http://www.kiwiexperience.com Travel with our 100% Kiwi bus driver guides, visit amazing unique stops all over New Zealand and meet travellers of all ages, from all around the world on your trip of a lifetime. Kiwi Experience - Nothing Comes Close. Tag and sh...
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