Lake Wakatipu

#85 among destinations in New Zealand

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lake Wakatipu is an inland lake in the South Island of New Zealand. It is in the southwest corner of the Otago region, near its boundary with Southland. Lake Wakatipu comes from the original Māori name Whakatipu wai-māori. ()

Alternative names: Area: 112.36 mi²Length: 46.73 miWidth: 3.11 miMaximum depth: 1247 ftElevation: 1017 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°4'13"S, 168°33'29"E

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OtagoNew Zealand

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Lake Wakatipu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Skyline Gondola, Queenstown Gardens, Ben Lomond, Moke Lake.

5.5 miNE
Aerial tramway, Cable car
Skyline Gondola, Queenstown
140 min walk • Perched high above the adventure capital of the world, the Skyline Gondola in Queenstown, New Zealand, offers an unparalleled vantage point to soak in the breathtaking vistas of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding Southern Alps.
5.5 miNE
Garden, Park
Queenstown Gardens, Queenstown
140 min walk • Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the adventure capital of New Zealand, Queenstown, lies the tranquil oasis of Queenstown Gardens. A verdant peninsula that juts out into the glacial lake, this park is a serene counterpoint to the adrenaline-pumping activities...
5.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ben Lomond
133 min walk • Ben Lomond is a mountain located close to Queenstown, New Zealand. It was named after Ben Lomond in Scotland by the early shepherd Duncan McAusland. The summit lies approximately 4 km northwest of the town centre, and reaches a height of 1,748 metres.
5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Moke Lake
128 min walk • Moke Lake is a small lake near the suburb of Closeburn in Queenstown, in the South Island of New Zealand.
5.6 miNE
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Skycity Queenstown, Queenstown
144 min walk • SkyCity Queenstown is a casino located in Queenstown, New Zealand, that opened in December 2000. It is one of six casinos operating in New Zealand. It is owned by SkyCity Entertainment Group.
5.7 miNE
45°1'39"S • 168°39'25"E
Kiwi Birdlife Park, Queenstown
145 min walk • Zoo, Aquarium, Nature and wildlife
6.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bowen Peak
166 min walk • Bowen Peak is a mountain located near Queenstown, New Zealand. It has a height of 1,631 metres.
5.8 miNE
45°1'50"S • 168°39'43"E
Queenstown Arts Centre, Queenstown
148 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cecil Peak
111 min walk • Cecil Peak is a mountain in the Wakatipu Basin, New Zealand and reaches a height of 1,978 metres. It is on the south side of Lake Wakatipu south-southwest of Queenstown, and is highly prominent from around this area.
5.6 miNE
45°1'47"S • 168°39'25"E
Caddyshack City Mini Golf, Queenstown
143 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Entertainment
5.7 miNE
45°1'50"S • 168°39'40"E
Shotover Canyon Swing, Queenstown
146 min walk • Nature, Canyon, Natural attraction