In these trying times of self-isolation and (seemingly endless) lockdown, it's only natural to fantasize about trips you will take once international travel becomes a possibility once again. Of all ...

Photo taken on April 20, 2021 shows the autumn scenery by Lake Wanaka in the South Island of New Zealand.(Photo: Xinhua) Photo taken on April 20, 2021 shows the autumn scenery by Lake Wanaka in the ...

New Zealand’s natural splendour is no secret, but there is a gem called Lake Wanaka that has been doing the rounds of social media for quite some time now. We are particularly talking about Lake ...

The plug has been pulled on Lake Wanaka as the lake nears its lowest level in almost 30 years. Although it last rained in Wanaka yesterday, before that the most recent large rainfall was February 19.

With spectacular mountain ranges, pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and dramatic fjords, New Zealand is often touted as one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Located on the South Island, ...

Every Wanaka resident's favourite evening stroll is the 4.5km loop up Mount Iron, the nearest peak to town. It takes about an hour and a half to complete the trail, which begins by gently meandering ...

Otago Fish & Game officer Cliff Halford believes a 12kg brown trout Wanaka woman Emma McIntosh landed recently is the biggest to come out of Lake Wanaka. "Every few years someone catches a biggie over ...

Crooked willow that stands in a New Zealand lake has been photographed by sightseers from around the world A famous willow tree that symbolises hope and endurance has been attacked with a saw in the ...

The most famous tree in New Zealand — and possibly in the world — was tragically vandalized this week, according to police. Locals view the tree, located in Lake Wanaka, as a symbol of hope. Wanaka ...

Heavy rain has led to rivers bursting their banks, forcing the closure of shops and restaurants Streets in the South Island tourist towns of Wanaka and Queenstown were slowly going under water on ...

This photo taken on Oct. 2, 2025 shows the scenery of Lake Wanaka on the South Island of New Zealand. (Xinhua/Long Lei) This photo taken on Oct. 2, 2025 shows the scenery of Lake Wanaka on the South ...

Otago Regional Council monitoring shows Lake Wanaka's water levels went from 276.6m in January to 278.1m on February 19 before dropping again to 276.3m by March 31. Arbuckle said he was shocked and a ...