East Branch Info, Otago

Lake Wakatipu is synonomous with Queenstown , which is the main community on the lake. The lake itself is in the shape of a very large S. There are various view points around the lake all giving breath taking views, some more accessible than others.

Queenstown is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island. It is built around an inlet on Lake Wakatipu, a long thin lake shaped like a staggered lightning bolt, and has spectactular views of nearby mountains.

Take in the spectacular sights of the Lake Wanaka region including the majestic Mount Aspiring National Park with its pristine glaciers; fish for trout or salmon; play golf; ski, snowboard, or crosscountry at one of Wanaka's ski resorts - Cardrona, Treble Cone, or Waiorau; hiking or bike trails; jetboating; grand occasions like Warbirds over Wanaka - Wanaka has something for everyone in it's four spectacular seasons.