New Zealand Lake Wanaka - The lonely Tree
The famous 'Wanaka Tree'. This has become a must-visit location for photographers located in the south island of New Zealand.
Unfortunately, the tree was damaged in March 2020 with a saw. Someone had lopped off several branches using a saw or chainsaw, including the branch that dips into the water.
Unfortunately, the tree was damaged in March 2020 with a saw. Someone had lopped off several branches using a saw or chainsaw, including the branch that dips into the water.
Photography Tips
It is well suited for many different photo styles, e.g., long exposures, sunrise and sunset photos, or shots of the Milky Way. A tripod is a must, and you will get wet. Depending on the season, time of day, and weather conditions, many interpretations are possible at this location. This place is one of the most visited in New Zealand. In high season, the beach is teeming with people. Take your time because people will always walk into the picture.
Travel Information
A small parking lot is only a 5-minute walk away. It marks the starting point of the "Lake Wanaka Hike/Bike Track".
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
08:19 - 17:16
| current local time: 15:40
Photo Themes
Baum
Bird
Birds
colorful
Fall Colours
farben
fog
Lake
Landscape
Landscapes
langzeitbelichtung
lone tree
Long Exposure
longtimeexposure
Mountain
Mountain Lake
Mountain View
Mountains
Mountainscape
Natural Landscape
Nature
Nebel
See
Stones
Sunrise
Sunrises
Sunset
That Wanaka Tree
Tree
Trees
Vögel
wanaka
Water
Waterscape
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