Lake Wanaka, Rocky Mountain and the Matukituki Valley

On the road from Wanaka, west of Lake Wanaka towards the Matukituki Valley, I pass a spot where the glaciers weren’t able to erode the rock: the so-called ‘Rocky Mountain’. A short hike to the relatively low summit opens up fascinating panoramic views of the lake and the mountain range behind it, including ‘Treble Cone’, home to one of New Zealand’s most famous ski resorts.