Edith Leigh speaks to Wanaka-based trampers who wouldn’t let wild elephants drag them away from the town. Ask any Wanaka resident if they can see themselves living anywhere else and ninety-nine percent of them wouldn’t even dream of it. Phrases like ‘outdoor Mecca’ and ‘love it’ crop up in every conversation. “I’ll be here till […]
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Best Tramping Towns: #3 Wanaka
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