Roadside oddity
That Wanaka Tree
Wanaka, Otago
A lone willow growing out of Lake Wanaka, hugely photographed at sunrise.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 20 min
The tree stands in the shallows with the mountains behind it. Go early for good light and fewer people. It's just a short walk from the Wanaka lakefront.
Good to know
- Don't climb the tree
- Go at dawn
- Best time
- Sunrise
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Short walk from town
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
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