About Wanaka | Roys Bay Estate Wanaka http://www.roysbay.co.nz/ Latest update from Roys Bay Estate Wanaka en-us Tue, 23 Jan 2018 23:29:44 +1300 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 23:29:44 +1300 60 http://www.roysbay.co.nz/rss/webpage/?categoryId=25 Climate http://www.roysbay.co.nz/about-lake-wanaka/climate/ <img src="http://www.roysbay.co.nz/media/56d74da245295.jpg" width="200" /> Set at 300m above sea level and surrounded by some of New Zealand&#39;s most spectacular mountain scenery, Wanaka enjoys four distinct seasons. &nbsp; With half the annual rainfall compared to the national average at only 682mm, Wanaka enjoys crisp and clear autumn days, with most rainfall... Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:37:23 +1300 http://www.roysbay.co.nz/about-lake-wanaka/climate/ Did You Know http://www.roysbay.co.nz/about-lake-wanaka/did-you-know/ <img src="http://www.roysbay.co.nz/media/56d5feefcb362.jpg" width="200" /> Lake Wanaka is the fourth largest lake in New Zealand, around 45km long and 10km wide and up to 300m deep. Wanaka township had a resident population of 6500 at the last census in 2013 but has grown significantly since that time. Wanaka has a very distinct change of seasons, offering... Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:14:29 +1300 http://www.roysbay.co.nz/about-lake-wanaka/did-you-know/ Attractions http://www.roysbay.co.nz/about-lake-wanaka/attractions/ <img src="http://www.roysbay.co.nz/media/56d5ff8a956ea.jpg" width="200" /> &nbsp; Skiing Skiing is a hugely popular pursuit and there are two skifields within 45 minutes drive of Wanaka township &ndash; the very family-friendly Cardrona skifield and Treble Cone skifield. &nbsp; &nbsp; Hiking or walking Lake Wanaka... Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:12:37 +1300 http://www.roysbay.co.nz/about-lake-wanaka/attractions/