Clearbrook - Lake Wanaka Accommodation, New Zealand

A Wanaka Summer

Clearbrook Wanaka — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:28:18 +0000

As I sit here writing this blog entry, I am looking outside to yet another stunning day, and a scorching 31 degrees. It’s really hard to put into words just how delightful Wanaka is all year round, but I must say, she particularly shines in summer.

After a questionable New Year period & A LOT of rain which caused the lake to rise 2.5 metres, Mother Nature is more than making up for it now!

Here are a few photos that we’ve snapped in and around town over the last month, enjoy!

A stunning day in Wanaka

Clearbrook Wanaka — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:45:36 +0000

Summer has arrived in Wanaka! Check out our lastest facebook album:

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Rotary Duck Race!

Clearbrook Wanaka — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:31:02 +0000

It was all action on Sunday morning when the annual Rotary Duck Race kicked off as part of Wanakafest. 1500 rubber duckies raced down Bullock Creek (which runs through Clearbrook) towards Lake Wanaka with spectators young and old cheering them on! Wanaka put on a beautiful sunny morning ensuring fun was had by all. Here are a few pictures of the action!

Spring Snow!

Clearbrook Wanaka — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 05:29:02 +0000

Just when we all thought winter was at its end, Mother Nature goes and surprises us all (in a good way!) Here’s what Dougal saw as he was driving over the Crown Range at 7:30am this morning…beautiful!

Cardrona and Treble Cone have both reported over 50cm of new snow in the last 48 hours, and many have described today as the “best day of the season”! Our guests are certainly happy and are slowly arriving back at Clearbrook after a day up the mountain with huge grins on their faces (and a few sore muscles!). We love September!

Snow update!

Clearbrook Wanaka — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:43:24 +0000

After several days of freezing temperatures (and I mean FREEZING!) and endless snow flurries the sun has returned, and luckily the snow has stayed! Treble Cone, Cardrona, Snow Park and Snow Farm all have are all coated in a thick blanket of snow and I think it’s safe to say this is going to be one amazing season! So if you had any doubts about whether you should book those flights and that ski pass, perhaps this stunning photo of Treble Cone will change your mind!

First on the lift!

Clearbrook Wanaka — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 23:20:34 +0000

Well the last few days have brought freezing temperatures and lots of snow! On the bright side the sun has been shining brightly (pun intended!) and all this early snow has brought lots of visitors to town, eager to get on the slopes and make the most of some of one of the most beautiful ski resorts on Earth!

Bernice and Dougal were lucky enough to be able to go up to Treble Cone yesterday with their little girl Zoe and let her have her very first ride on a ski lift. Look at that big smile and most importantly, look at all that snow!

And here’s another great photo from up the mountain, with Wanaka in the background.

Treble Cone Ski Field

Clearbrook Wanaka — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:37:44 +0000

While the cold weather has it’s downsides (freezing mornings walks, huge increase in coffee consumption) the biggest upside is waking up to the beautiful sight of snow covered mountains on a sunny day! Here is a gorgoues photo taken today of the Treble Cone ski field.

Hello Winter!

Clearbrook Wanaka — Mon, 28 May 2012 03:12:51 +0000

Today we woke up to a stunning day, blue sky, bright sunshine and most importantly …. a thick blanket of snow covering the mountains!!! After a somewhat dismal ski season last year (the less said on that the better however!) the arrival of our first proper snowfall has left us excited for the upcoming ski season. Mount Roy, Mount Aspiring, Cardrona and the Treble Cone ski field are all covered in a heavy layer of snow, and despite the bright sunshine it is showing no sign of melting. Even the Crown Range mountain pass had a decent covering! I think it is safe to say now would be a good time to start waxing the skis (or snowboards), dig out winter gear and book a winter holiday! The anticipation for this season has been building for the past few months, with bookings flying in thick and fast from all around the world. We are excited to host guests from the USA, Australia, France, Germany, Thailand and many more far away locations, all with one goal in mind – a fantastic ski holiday! The local ski fields are working overtime to put together great package deals for guests, and this year there are more transportation options available for ever. So all in all, if you were hesitating about whether you should bite the bullet and spend some time on the slopes in one of the most beautiful places in the world, now is the time to book those flights and of course give us a call to secure luxurious (and warm!) accommodation. If you have any questions about a trip to Wanaka, or would just like to chat to a local about what the winter experience in our ski town is like, please don’t hesitate to call or email us at any time and we will do whatever we can to make your holiday one to remember!

Finally, here are a few photos taken today that may just make up your mind for you!

Super Moon!

Clearbrook Wanaka — Sun, 06 May 2012 23:38:56 +0000

If you happened to step outside last night you may have noticed the amazing full moon – last night we witnessed a ‘perigee full moon’, which happens approximately once a year. According to astronomers the moon was 15,300 miles closer to earth than usual last night, and appeared to be 14% bigger and a massive 30% brighter!

As I happened to be up and outside at a ridiculously early time this morning (!) I was lucky enough to witness the moon lighting up Lake Wanaka before it set behind the mountains. Unfortunately my phone camera would not focus properly on the moon itself, but I thought the photo below showed how beautifully the lake was lit up! Truly a breathtaking moment.

Lake Wanaka voted world’s BEST new adventure hub

Clearbrook Wanaka — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:11:13 +0000

We are extremely excited to let you know that Wanaka has been voted the world’s best adventure hub by high-profile US publication “Outside Magazine” as part of their 2012 Outside Travel Awards.

Wanaka has been receiving a lot of positive international publicity lately and we have found this year there has been a marked increase in bookings for our winter (read adventure!) season. While we can’t be sure that this is directly related to an increase in overseas exposure we certainly won’t complain either way! Outside magazine is a highly influential magazine with a large readership based not only in the US but also around the world so we can only hope this exciting award will bring many more tourists to our beautiful part of the world.