{"id":2005,"date":"2021-07-08T18:32:44","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T15:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nzjane.com\/?p=2005"},"modified":"2023-12-21T15:31:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T12:31:24","slug":"lake-hawea-easy-short-walks-and-picnic-locations-where-to-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nzjane.com\/lake-hawea-easy-short-walks-and-picnic-locations-where-to-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Best short walks &#038; picnic locations, Lake Hawea"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wanaka and Hawea are natural crossroads in the journey to the West Coast. The rivers offer bountiful fly fishing opportunities while the mountains winter sports and active summer adventures. While there are a number of spectacular half day and multiple day tramps for many families hiking does not correlate with fitness levels or the ages of the family group. Here is a selection of easy walks everyone can enjoy immersed in the stunning scenery of the foothills of the Southern Alps. LAKE HAWEA and hospitality is part and parcel of the holiday experience. Don\u2019t give a thought about where to eat, you\u2019re spoilt for choice. Perhaps a hamburger at the beach or fine dining in Queenstown, it\u2019s up to you.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>LAKE HAWEA<br \/>\nFamilies can choose to wander around the lake on the Lake Hawea loop. Consider a short walk (15 minutes to Eely Point with a picnic) or another five minutes to safe swimming at Bremner Bay. Kidds Bush is where native mountain beech forest reaches the lake shore. Scenery doesn\u2019t come any better than dappled light, blue lake waters and a place to go kayaking or laze away the day.<br \/>\nTIP<br \/>\nLake Hawea has a rapid drop into deep sections of the lake. Check with the local visitor centre for designated safe swimming areas for families. 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