🇳🇿 The Road to Wanaka Stole the Show!

I thought Wanaka was all about "That Lonely Tree"—but the journey there was the real star! Here’s how to turn your drive into an unforgettable adventure: 🏔️ Clay Cliffs Mars-like landscapes! DIY gate entry ($10 fee, but easily missed 😅). 30-min hike to otherworldly rock formations. ❄️ Lindis Pass Viewpoint Lonely Planet-approved! Snow-dusted valleys + road-trip-through-the-Alps vibes. 🥓 Tarras Country Cafe Highway pitstop with Windy Ridge milk (NZ’s creamiest!) + killer corn fritters. 🏠 Cromwell Pit Stops Heritage Precinct: Gold-rush-era charm + lakeside cafés. Giant Fruit Sculptures: Guess the four fruits? 🍎🍑🍐🍊 Rose Creek Farm: Missed the sheep tour? Got wine tasting + *3 generations of black-faced lambs* instead! 🌲 Wanaka That Wanaka Tree: Underwhelming in winter (but Kai Whakapai’s "Meat Me Halfway" pizza saved the day!). #Wanaka #NZRoadTrip #HiddenGems