Lake Wānaka is New Zealand's fourth-largest lake and the seat of the town of Wānaka in the Otago region. The lake is 278 meters above sea level, covers 192 km², and is more than 300 m deep. "Wānaka" is the South Island dialect pronunciation of wānanga, which means "the lore of the tohunga or priest" or a place of learning.
Location: Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, South Island
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