A man-made lake and reservoir in the South Island, Lake Dunstan is the ultimate swimming spot for blistering summer days.
Renowned for being family-friendly and one of the safest swimming spots in the country, the lake hosts a variety of water activities including boating, waterskiing, parenting, and rowing. For the winter months, there are several ski fields in the surrounding area, all driving distance from the lake.
Also not to be missed is the Cromwell, a town on the lake's shore with a rich history dating back the gold rush era of the 1800s and attributed to by the attraction, "Old Cromwell Town."