Wanaka: Audio Tour of New Zealand’s Most Scenic Township

Marvel at this striking memorial with its commanding views over the township and the shimmering waters of Lake Wānaka below. This is where the tour begins, and where the stories of the people who shaped this remote alpine community first come to life.

Its clear, cool waters are a reminder of the natural forces that have drawn settlers, farmers, and adventurers to this valley for generations.

It sits at the edge of one of New Zealand's most spectacular alpine lakes, formed by volcanic and glacial forces over millions of years.

ews across Lake Wānaka to the mountains beyond. It is one of the most beautiful stretches of the tour and the perfect place to take in the scale of this extraordinary landscape.

Fresh water has flowed here long before the town took shape, and it speaks to the rich geological story running beneath this entire alpine valley.

es have delighted children and visitors alike since the 1990s. It is a playful landmark that captures the warm, community spirit at the heart of Wānaka's small-town character.

on that has become one of Wānaka's most photographed artworks. It reflects the town's growing reputation as a place that inspires artists, conservationists, and creative thinkers.

identity as the frontier outpost of Pembroke. It is a small but evocative reminder of the gold miners, high-country farmers, and early settlers who first put this place on the map.

lear waters of Lake Wānaka lap against the edge of the village. On calm days the lake reflects the surrounding peaks, creating one of the most photographed scenes in all of New Zealand.

Marvel at this solitary willow growing from the shallows of Lake Wānaka, one of the most famous trees in the world. What began as a quiet local landmark became a global Instagram sensation, drawing photographers and visitors from every corner of the globe.

Small waterways like this one have shaped the layout of Wānaka since its earliest days, carving pathways through the landscape that the town has grown up around.

vast sheep station established in the 1860s. The mature exotic trees here were planted by early settlers and stand today as living monuments to the pioneers who first tamed this high-country frontier.