The most famous tree in New Zealand — and possibly in the world — was tragically vandalized this week, according to police. Locals view the tree, located in Lake Wanaka, as a symbol of hope.

New Zealand 's Lake Wanaka Tree. You've probably seen it all over Instagram, or even on its dedicated Facebook page: A lone willow marooned in the lake, with branches skimming the surface.

The tree is literally breaking under the strain of tourists. Travellers have been wading across the lake’s shallow waters to climb the tree, which is of a fragile species called crack willow.

This time it comes straight outta New Zealand. The country is famed for its abundant natural beauty, and the South Island ‘s Lake Wanaka is no exception.

New Zealand’s natural splendour is no secret, but there is a gem called Lake Wanaka that has been doing the rounds of social media for quite some time now. We are particularly talking about Lake ...

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New Zealand ’s most famous tree has been the victim of bad visitor behavior. A willow tree at the southern tip of Lake Wanaka, which appears semi-submerged in the water and is a massively ...

New Zealand ’s most famous tree has been the victim of bad visitor behavior. A willow tree at the southern tip of Lake Wanaka, which appears semi-submerged in the water and is a massively ...