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Whether you are looking for that great getaway home, a place to live year round or holiday accommodation, lakeside apartments in Wanaka are perfect for a relaxing, upper class style of living. Apartments are very popular choice for people either living or visiting Wanaka and provide a convenient alternative for busy people. Most lakeside apartments range in size from one to three bedrooms, many have pools or hot tubs, are appointed with modern conveniences and generally are only a few minutes stroll from Wanaka’s town centre.

Wanaka itself is located in the Otago region of New Zealand; a peaceful lakeside resort town of tranquil beauty. The town sits in a U-shaped valley created by glacial erosion over 10,000 years ago. The Makarora and Matukituki rivers feed into Lake Wanaka. Lake Hawea is only 1km away, separated by a ridge called “The Neck”, and a great place for rock climbing. Lake Wanaka is the fourth largest lake in New Zealand and is famous for its crystal clear blue water.

If you choose to live or stay at a lakeside apartment in Wanaka, you will be surrounded by opportunities for things to do. During the summer, you can experience rock climbing with companies catering for beginners through to more experienced climbers. Climbers from around the world come to climb the stunning Matukituki Valley. The lake provides a great place for fishing, waterskiing, jet skis, sailing and boating of all sorts. The Golf Course is situated with stunning vistas of both the lake and the mountains. Mount Aspiring Park is also a great place to discover some of the unique landscapes of New Zealand. The really adventurous can try skydiving over Lake Wanaka, falling from 15,000 feet through amazing vistas and breath-taking scenery.

In the winter experience world class downhill skiing, snowboarding and Nordic skiing all within minutes of your lakeside apartment. There are four ski fields to choose from. You can even explore heli-skiing high up in the Harris Mountains, or river rafting along any of the numerous rivers. The Harris Mountains also provide excellent hunting for red deer or Himalayan tahr, or a variety of birds and there are a number of wineries in the area featuring award winning wines.

Experience the beauty of this region, right outside your front door, staying in a lakeside apartment in Wanaka.