# That Wānaka Tree

> A lone willow growing out of the shallows of Lake Wānaka, a favourite for sunrise and sunset photographs with the mountains behind.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-wanaka-tree/

A lone willow growing out of the shallows of Lake Wānaka, a favourite for sunrise and sunset photographs with the mountains behind. The tree is reached along the lakefront path and a short wade or walk along the shore. Do not climb it, as it is fragile.

- **Nearest town:** Wānaka, New Zealand
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -44.6985, 169.1370

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Crown Range and Lake Wānaka to Cromwell](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-wanaka-crown-range/)

## Nearby

- [Mount Iron](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-mount-iron/) – 2 km
- [Puzzling World](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-puzzling-world/) – 3 km
- [Roys Peak Track](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-roys-peak-track/) – 7 km
- [Cardrona Hotel](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-cardrona-hotel/) – 24 km

## FAQs

### Where is That Wānaka Tree?

That Wānaka Tree is in Wānaka, New Zealand, at GPS -44.6985, 169.1370.

### Which road trips pass That Wānaka Tree?

That Wānaka Tree is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Crown Range and Lake Wānaka to Cromwell.

### What is there to see near That Wānaka Tree?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mount Iron (2 km), Puzzling World (3 km), Roys Peak Track (7 km) and Cardrona Hotel (24 km).

### When is the best time to visit That Wānaka Tree?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)