Lake Wakatipu

Lake Wakatipu, Whakatipu Waimāori in Māori, is an 80-kilometre lake in the shape of a dog leg, with Queenstown on its northern shore. It is New Zealand's longest lake and up to 420 metres deep; the Remarkables rise along its south-eastern side, and a regular seiche makes the water in Queenstown Bay rise and fall by about 20 centimetres.

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Is Lake Wakatipu free?

Yes. Entry to Lake Wakatipu is free.

Free entry

Free entry — no ticket needed

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