LakeHidden gem
Lake Hawea
Hawea, Otago
Blue lake with quieter shores than Wanaka and several waterfront stops.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
A long lake just over the hill from Wanaka, with lakeside walks, picnic spots and quieter beaches. The Hawea township is pleasant for lunch.
Good to know
- Take the lake road for views
- Best time
- Summer morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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