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The Maori name is Matakitaki (meaning To Gaze Upon)
It was formed in Lake Wanaka from remnants of glacial rock about 20,000 years ago. A Conservation area, it is is home to native mountain ghekos and giant ground wetas. There is Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Salmon to be fished from the lake.
The Poplars at the edge of the Rippon Vineyard appear to be standing guard :) Wanaka is at the same latitude as the Bordeaux region in France, and Rippon is well know for its Pinot noir and Riesling.
Taken with Canon 450D. I had to crop some off it after straightening the lake horizon. Thanks for viewing. Comment/opinions always welcome.