The town is surrounded by the awe-inspiring Southern Alps, with spectacular mountains such as the Crown Range, Haast Pass, Roys Peak and Pisa Range and is close to Mount Aspiring National Park (World Heritage Area). Despite the mountainous landscape, the climate is considered to be continental, with fairly warm summers and temperatures that can reach up to 25°C/77°F, and cold winters with frequent snowfalls.
For the wall climbing lovers, Basecamp is the perfect place to visit. It is the only organized climbing facility in Wanaka, offering outdoor and indoor climbing. The outdoor wall has 21 lines (grades: up to 26) and gives you the feeling that you are in a natural environment among mountains. For those who prefer less demanding climbing, try the indoor walls (suitable for children as well), including a 19 ft / 6 m high overhang.
Qualified instructors available on spot.
Torricella-Taverne is a municipality located in the district of Lugano, in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
Birmingham is the most populous city of Britain after the capital, London. It is a metropolitan borough in the West Midlands and an important international commercial centre. But that is not all, as Birmingham is also the home of heavy metal music and the birthplace of Black Sabbath and Judas Priest.
Birmingham is the most populous city of Britain after the capital, London. It is a metropolitan borough in the West Midlands and an important international commercial centre. But that is not all, as Birmingham is also the home of heavy metal music and the birthplace of Black Sabbath and Judas Priest.
Wels is located in the north of Austria, just on Traun River near Linz but is not part of its surrounding Wels County. It is however the county seat of Wels – Land. Wels is the second largest city in Upper Austria which gives many opportunities for leisure and of course extreme sports performances.
Dublin is the capital city of Ireland and it nestles at the mouth of the River Liffey. The climate here is classified as a maritime climate, usually with cool summers and mild winters. This vibrant city is noted as much for its Georgian buildings, museums, theaters and attractions, as for its leisure activities and adrenaline-fuelled adventures.
Squaw Valley Ski Resort is located in Olympic Valley, California, USA. It is one of the largest ski areas in the US after Heavenly and was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics.
Glenorchy is a small settlement, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It lies on the northern side of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by Richardson and Humboltd Ranges.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Te Anau is a small town, situated in Fiordland region, in the South Island of New Zealand.
Queenstown is considered by many as the capital of extreme sports. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand, and is surrounded by Lake Wakatipu and the awe-inspiring Southern Alps.
Methven is a small town in Canterbury region of the South Island. It is only 1.5 h drive at the west of Christchurch, the second largest city of New Zealand and is situated close to Mount Hutt, in the heart of Southern Alps.
Arrowtown is a small, former gold-mining town, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It is only 20 minutes drive from Queenstown (connected through Shotover Gorge) and lies on the banks of Arrow River, one of the richest sources of gold in the 1860's.
Methven is a small town in Canterbury region of the South Island. It is only 1.5 h drive at the west of Christchurch, the second largest city of New Zealand and is situated close to Mount Hutt, in the heart of Southern Alps.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
