The Southern Lakes

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The spectacular autumnal colours of Lake Wānaka gave the Festival of Colour its name. The Wānaka Festival of Colour is based in the heart of the Southern Lakes on the shores of Lake Wānaka. A premiere destination for national and international travellers, Lake Wānaka is centrally located, easy to reach by road and air, and only 1 hour’s drive from Queenstown and approximately 5 hours from Christchurch.
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what to do

Autumn is a great time to explore the region with a sight-seeing tour or take to the skies for a scenic flight taking in the spectacular splendour of the Lake Wānaka region. This time of year is a photographer’s dream, discover the work of local artists and the thriving arts and crafts culture in Wānaka.

Take in the colours, fresh crisp air and dusky nights of Wānaka as nature prepares for the winter chill.
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There is a myriad of things to do when you are in Wānaka whether you are a biker or a hiker, a photographer or a fly fisherman, a thrill seeker or a café crawler. Autumn is generally one of the calmest seasons and, with many of Wānaka’s bars, restaurants, venues and shops centrally based, the lakefront path, whether on foot or on bike, is the perfect commuter track during your time in Wānaka.

A short drive away you have the rugged Lake Hāwea, the burgeoning township of Albert Town, Luggate on the mighty Mata-Au Clutha River, and Cardrona, home to one of the region’s earliest goldrushes and still a thriving community.

With vineyards, a distillery, a salmon farm, a lavender farm, a swimming pool, the Blue Pools and so much more, the Wānaka Festival of Colour will give you the perfect excuse to explore all that the region has to offer.

We have serviced apartments, B&Bs, town based motels, luxury lodges, farmstays and country retreats aplenty; whether you’re after mountain vistas, valley views or a lakeside lookout, you will find it within easy reach of the festival’s venues.

For itinerary ideas and accommodation options, please visit www.lakewanaka.co.nz

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