PARADISE AMIDST THE CHAOS
Living in Wanaka and partying in Queenstown or living in Queenstown and chilling in Wanaka the next day is totally possible – the towns are literally only an hour’s drive apart.
What are the biggest differences between Queenstown and Wanaka?
Queenstown is bigger than Wanaka. With an urban population of more than 14,000, the town is the second largest urban area in Otago. Wanaka, on the other hand, is home to less than 8,000 people.
While Queenstown has always been the ultimate destination for travellers and professionals from cities, such as Auckland and Wellington, relocating to achieve a better work/life balance, Wanaka mainly attracts families and those seeking a quieter pace with a more personal feel. They often have deeper pockets.
Both towns are quite similar in things to do in the summer and winter.
In summer, the activities in both places are determined by the waters of Lake Wanaka and Lake Wakatipu – swimming, kayaking, biking, jet boating. With Mt Aspiring Park in the backyard, Wanaka is the mecca of rock climbers, hikers and
