things to do - winter

There are three great ski resorts within 45 minutes of the lodge.

Cardrona is great for beginners and intermediate skiers and boarders, it offers 3 quad chairlifts and 4 beginner lifts at a base elevation of 1669m.
www.cardrona.co.nz

Treble Cone is a challenging largely ungroomed field for more experienced skiers and boarders with 2 quad chairlifts and 2 beginner lifts at a base elevation of 1260m.
www.treblecone.co.nz

Snow Farm and Snow Park have 55 km of groomed trails for cross country skiing, offer snow shoeing, snow tubing and a world class Terrain Park (Snow Park) for boarders and free style skiers.
www.snowfarmnz.co.nz
www.snowparknz.co.nz

Heli Skiing and Boarding is available throughout the ski season from July. Experience the mountains as you never have before, the peace, the tranquillity and most of all the freedom. Venture into the backcountry of Mount Aspiring National Park with experienced guides at levels to suit all abilities.
www.heliskinz.co.nz

Puzzling World
Incredible illusion rooms, the worlds first modern Great Maze and other oddities, this is not just for the kids but great fun for all.
http://www.puzzlingworld.co.nz

Old Cromwell and The Goldfields Mining Centre
Old Cromwell is a historic site that was moved when Old Cromwell town was drowned in the creation of Lake Dunstan. Visit great cafes, specialty gift ware shops. Then drive to the Goldfields Mining Centre situated on an old Mining town. Pan for gold and experience the gold fever.

Cardrona Adventure Park
Try quad bikes, an American monster truck or go for an extreme 4WD experience with a master stunt man.
www.monstertrucksnz.com

Cinema Paradiso
A must do – small eccentric local cinema with freshly baked cookies at interval and superb home made ice cream. Each chair or lounge is a character filled piece from the past. Or sit in the yellow Morris Minor!

Stroll up Bullock Creek
The town has a beautiful rushing spring fed stream running through it. Wander up the reserve next to Relishes Cafe and watch the trout in the stream. A must do.

Guided Walks
Winter is the perfect time to take a long hike into the mountains, to experience the beauty of winter first hand.

Toy & Transport Museum
Eclectic collection of 30,000 classical cars, fire engines, aeroplanes and bikes and every toy imaginable - the result of 40 years dedicated collecting by 1 man.
www.wanakatransport.co.nz www.toymuseum.com

New Zealand Fighter Pilot Museum
The Museum contains a flyable collection of classic World War II fighters and trainers.
www.nzfpm.co.nz

Have a Shot
Includes clay pigeon shooting, a golfing range, mini golf, target shooting and archery. Fun for every age group.
www.haveashot.co.nz

Wanaka Golf
Take a turn around Wanakas beautiful 18 hole golf course. www.wanakagolf.co.nz
Alternatively you can try Lake Hawea Golf course – a 9 hole course or for a more unusual golfing experience try Tarras Golf course, a wide open undulating course 9 hole course with sheep! .

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