What to do in Glendhu Bay

Activities, attractions and tours
Wanaka featuring a pebble beach, mountains and a lake or waterhole

Places to Visit in Glendhu Bay

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Top places to visit

1. Coronet Peak Ski Area

Traverse ski and snowboard runs for all skill levels at Coronet Peak, a 691-acre (280-hectare) ski field to the northeast of Queenstown. Take on moguls and off-piste areas, then recharge at one of the many cafés and restaurants that serve hot food and drinks throughout the day.
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Coronet Peak Ski Area featuring snow skiing and snow

2. Lake Wanaka

Stroll past cascading waterfalls and view towering glaciers at Lake Wanaka. Cruise across the tranquil, dark water and unwind in the sun on empty lakeside beaches.
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Lake Wanaka featuring a lake or waterhole, landscape views and a sandy beach

3. Cardrona Alpine Resort

When the air is crisp and the snow fresh, Cardona Alpine Resort is a winter sports enthusiast’s dream. On-mountain accommodation will put you close to the action, letting you ski or snowboard right out onto its 850 acres (3.5 square kilometers) of skiable terrain. Test out the nursery slopes, practice flips, spins and slides in the four terrain parks, or tackle the challenging backcountry runs.
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Cardrona Alpine Resort featuring mountains and snow

4. Lake Hawea

Stay at Lake Hawea and be rejuvenated by the vivid scenery at this popular South Island destination. Hike nature trails, fish for trout and enjoy water sports on the lake.
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Lake Hawea which includes mountains and a lake or waterhole

5. Puzzling World

Visit Puzzling World to enjoy a wide variety of amusing visual tricks and brainteasers. See a strange Roman toilet, test yourself at puzzle games and feel dizzy in a tilted room.
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Puzzling World featuring interior views

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