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Lake Hawea is full of wonderful things to see and do, with something for everyone. If it's not here, you won't have to travel far to find it. As this country is known as the 'Adventure Capital of the World', you can always find thrills of every kind nearby, from bungy jumping and skydiving to jet boating and white-water rafting. Our 14 national parks are perfect for tramping, where spectacular scenery abounds. Our geothermal hotspots provide natural thermal pools, shooting geysers and bubbling mud pools, while our incredible wildlife is a must-see for animal lovers. There are plenty of picturesque beaches for swimming, surfing or relaxing, mountain ranges for skiing and snowboarding, glassy lakes for fishing and water sports, and native forests for exploring. Try delicious gourmet delights, visit an art or craft studio, go shopping, check out a Maori cultural performance or take advantage of our exciting range of events. And that's just the beginning!

The smallest of Otago's three alpine glacier lakes, Lake Hawea is separated from shallower
neighbour, Lake Wanaka, by a narrow isthmus. Lake Hawea was raised 20m to act as a storage lake for
the Clutha hydroelectric schemes. Lake Hawea has pleasant picnic areas and bushwalks, and is popular
for fishing in summer. Activities include boating, camping, canoeing, trout and salmon fishing,
horse riding, hunting, picnicking, water-skiing, and windsurfing. The aptly named Mount Grandview is
nearby.