Edgewater Resort Wanaka

... I think we were a little too early for seeing the autumn colours properly. Clare and John had booked us into a villa on a resort called Edgewater. As resorts go this was a really nice one. Right down on the Lake edge (as you probably guessed from the ...

... Some sort of organic place. Maria tasted everything they had, and then bought everything they had. Left here about 2pm and went to Edgewater where we were staying the night. Very nice, a little dated but a fantastic place. Amzing views and walks. We had ...

... in New Zealand, and they are big. From Lake Taupo on North Island to Lake Te Anau, Lake Wakatipu and now Lake Wanaka all on South island they each have their own distinctive character and personality, each offering so much for the outdoor pursuits and ...

... a slightly faster pace. Nothing came of the tsunami and we stopped at a couple of nice waterfalls on the way.  On arriving in Wanaka we went to the famous Cinema Paradiso, which is great because the chairs are all old sofas, and even a car.  ...

Yesterday, after arriving at Wanaka, I managed to get some water skiing in!  I am so sore from it, but the water was sooo calm, it was fantastic.  I can't say I've ever managed to waterski in a wet suit before, nor have I done it with such ...

... a bed and breakfast called d'Lavande for a more personal Christmas Day stay. The owners were lovely and gave us a lift to the Edgewater Resort where we tucked into a delicious xmas buffet rounded off by so much chocolate cake that I felt dizzy at the ...