This lake is about the same size on the east side of Lake Wanaka, but only a little bit of a catty connection is separated from the small town of Wanaka to the west coast. We deliberately walked along the Hawea Lake Highway. Drive while enjoying the lake view on the right side. It is a little more powerful than the neighbor Wanaka Lake, which may be related to the weather that day. There is a viewing spot by the lake where you can park and take pictures.