Wānaka

Wānaka
Wānaka (Māori)
Town
Coordinates: 44°42′S 169°09′E / 44.700°S 169.150°E / -44.700; 169.150
CountryNew Zealand
RegionOtago
Territorial authorityQueenstown Lakes District
WardWānaka-Upper Clutha Ward
CommunityWānaka-Upper Clutha Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authorityQueenstown-Lakes District Council
 • Regional councilOtago Regional Council
 • Mayor of Queenstown-LakesGlyn Lewers
 • Waitaki MPMiles Anderson
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total28.61 km2 (11.05 sq mi)
Elevation
290 m (950 ft)
Population
 (June 2023)[1]
 • Total12,400
 • Density430/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
9305
Area code03
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

Wānaka is a resort town in the Queenstown-Lakes District. It is situated off State Highway 6. It has three primary schools and one high school located in town. It has ski fields and lake surrounding the town.

References

  1. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)