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Offering a wealth of activities year-round, this popular lakeside resort town is known for its mountaineering, fishing, and hiking.
Wanaka 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, and is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park. Its economy is based on the many outdoor opportunities this offers. The town was originally settled during the gold rush of the 19C. With its lake and mountain views, Wanaka has become a popular tourist resort, considered less commercialised than Queenstown. Wanaka boasts a growing number of restaurants, cafes and a diverse nightlife. There are a number of wineries in the area. In winter, Wanaka is an excellent place to see the Southern Lights.
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Belvedere Apartments
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Belvedere Apartments is situated in the downtown area of Wanaka, just a 4-minute walk from local shops and restaurants and Wanaka Golf Course and a 4-minute walk from the lakefront. The property offers free WiFi access, covered parking, a drying room and saunas.
The self-serviced apartments are modern and include a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, stove top and oven. Each apartment is equipped with a laundry including a washing machine and dryer. The apartments all have garden settings with most having mountain views.
You can swim in Lake Wanaka in the summer, while in the winter time, you can enjoy skiing in Treble Cone or Cardrona, which are both within a 30-minute drive from the property. Hiking and biking can also be enjoyed nearby Belvedere Apartments. Read more...
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