SUMMER ON THE LAKE
If you can boat in it, you can protect it
This summer, we’re inviting everyone to enjoy the lake responsibly and protect what we love. By connecting with locals and visitors, we’re building awareness and providing practical tools that reduce environmental impact and safeguard our waterways for future generations.
Summer Survey
We want to hear from you! Fill out our short survey and help shape the future of our waterways. By filling out the survey, you’ll be entered into a prize pool for our epic Summer Prize Pack, two lucky winners announced April 2026.
- KEA Outdoors Prize Pack (worth $260): Includes a KEA Kit GO, Basic Medical Pack, AWA Drinking Straw and XL STASH bag.
- Marine & Sport Wānaka Voucher (worth $250). This could be used for a service (a vital way to prevent pollution), or to shop online and in store.
Summer on the Lake Resources
We’ve put together a practical toolkit to help you make a difference. Including 5 simple tips to protect the lake while enjoying it, with a directory of services and information to support your actions. Because when our lakes and rivers are healthy, so are we.
Keep an eye out for us this summer!
We’ll be out and about all summer long – keep an eye out for the WAI team at beaches, boat ramps and in town. We will be chatting with locals and visitors to hear your stories, share our resources alongside plenty of ideas on ways you can take action to restore the lake’s health for the adventures ahead.
KĀ MIHI NUI
Our Summer on the Lake boating initiative is made possible thanks to the generous support of:
