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Around the country our untamed coastlines, sparkling white sandy beaches, rolling green farmland, snow-capped mountains and native forests are filled with unlimited attractions for those who love the great outdoors. Whether you are a tramper, wildlife enthusiast, angler, skier, surfer or sailor, you'll find New Zealand perfect for outdoor adventures. Aside from our great outdoors, there are also many great family attractions around the country, from theme parks, water parks, zoos and aquariums to beautiful parks and beaches. Kiwis are incredibly talented; our great artists, craftsmen, entertainers and those with 'Kiwi ingenuity' also provide many of the attractions. Check out fabulous artists' studios, galleries, museums, culture shows and live entertainment.

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.