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Quirky and creative arts and crafts can be found in Wanaka and throughout the country. Art is very much a part of our Kiwi culture. All of the metropolitan centres around the country have exciting public art galleries and exhibitions, as well as dealer galleries. Many regions have high concentrations of painters, craftspeople, sculptors, photographers, printers and carvers – perhaps because of the inspiring landscapes. But don’t limit yourself to just these locations; many superb pieces can be found all over the country.
Wanaka: The township of Wanaka is a magnet for visitors who want to find the perfect combination of outdoor adventure and indoor indulgence. You can absorb the unstoppable beauty of pristine wilderness, and know that it will be easy to find a great restaurant for dinner. Adventure pursuits in and around Wanaka include canyoning, climbing, 4WD safaris, lake and river trout fishing, heli-biking, horse riding, jet boating, kayaking, the Matukituki Valley trip, mountain biking, paraflights, paragliding, tandem skydiving, rafting, sailing, scenic flights to Mount Aspiring/Tititea, Milford Sound and Mount Cook, swimming, hiking, water skiing, and white-water sledging. Wanaka is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park, the ski fields at Treble Cone and Cardrona, and the Waiorau Snow Farm and Snow Park. Have a Shot, the fighter pilots’ museum, Puzzling World and a remarkable maze (2km from Wanaka). The view of the Alps across the gleaming waters, or reflected in them, is unparalleled. Walks around Wanaka and in Mount Aspiring National Park are popular. The lakeside’s exotic trees are especially spectacular in autumn.
