Lakeside Apartments in Wanaka: a luxury option

Whether you’re looking for a great getaway home, a place to live year-round, or holiday accommodation, lakeside apartments in Wanaka are perfect for a relaxed, high-class lifestyle. Apartments are a very popular choice for people living in or visiting Wanaka and provide a convenient alternative for the busy person. Most lakeside apartments range in size from one to three bedrooms, many have swimming pools or jacuzzis, are equipped with modern conveniences and are generally just a few minutes’ walk from Wanaka town centre.

Wanaka itself is in the Otago region of New Zealand; a quiet lakeside resort town of tranquil beauty. The city sits in a U-shaped valley created by glacial erosion over 10,000 years ago. The Makarora and Matukituki rivers flow into Lake Wanaka. Lake Hawea is only 1 km away, separated by a ridge called “The Neck”, and is 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 in a lakeside apartment in Wanaka, you will be surrounded by opportunities to do things. During the summer, you can experience rock climbing with companies that cater from beginners to more experienced climbers. Climbers from all over the world come to climb the impressive Matukituki Valley. The lake offers a great place for fishing, water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, and boating of all kinds. The golf course is situated with stunning views of both the lake and the mountains. Mount Aspiring Park is also a great place to discover some of New Zealand’s unique scenery. The truly adventurous can try skydiving over Lake Wanaka, dropping from 15,000 feet through jaw-dropping views and breathtaking scenery.

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

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