caption: Lake Wanaka, Minaret Bay, New Zealand - The famous little willow tree that makes its home in Lake Wanaka and looks beautiful all year around. Wanaka is a beautiful township surrounded by mountains and centred around Lake Wanaka. This is a must do stop if you are ever visiting the south island of New Zealand. You can walk to the Wanaka tree from the reserve off Wanaka-Mt Aspiring Road when arriving at Roys Bay.