Long weekend, fine spells and new friends lead to the combination of two Wanaka Classic day trips in Mount Aspiring National Park. Firstly myself and Becca went up to Rob Roy Glacier (a must for anyone visiting Wanaka!) and then we headed back to the ute (yute!) to pick up the bikes to cycle deeper into the valley, for an overnight camp at Mt Aspiring Hut along with the rest of the gang. The following day, after a leisurely return ride and swim, we hit the shores of Lake Wanaka for a pleasant paddle out to Ruby Island.

Crew: Lee, Becca, Ed, Lois, Eliza & Nour. Rob Roy Glacier 3-4 hour return. Aspiring Hut 3hr return MTB. 6-7th February 2015

Finally we bought a boat; 5m 1978 Fi-glass Lightning, a classy NZ made motorboat fit for any waters. We've not named her yet but shes going to be perfect for exploring lakes, seas and fjords with ample of fishing, towing and tramping to base from.

Figured we now need to start a boating section! this post is based on our local Lake, Lake Wanaka, just a minutes walk from the house. There are several launching spots, the Boat Ramp at the Marina being the most accessible. Lake Wanaka has to be one of the more interesting lakes to boat due to several islands and peninsulas to weave around and explore. Mao Waho is one of the more popular islands with a 30min walk that takes you to a lookout point to see the 'Lake within a Lake' Many people use Wanaka for recreational activities such as wake boarding, biscuiting, water skiing and of course fishing for trout and salmon. Here are a selection of photos from boating on Lake Wanaka.