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#1108 Wānaka Willow Tree
Wānaka Willow Tree, Wanaka, New Zealand
About this stone
The Wānaka Willow, better known as That Wānaka Tree, is one of New Zealand's most photographed landmarks. It is a solitary crack willow growing directly out of the shallow waters of Lake Wānaka, with the Southern Alps as its backdrop. Originally, it wasn't planted as a scenic tree at all—it began life in the 1930s as a willow fence post used to contain livestock. It unexpectedly took root and grew into the iconic tree seen today. Its worldwide fame took off after a misty photograph won New Zealand Geographic Photo of the Year in 2014, and the hashtag #ThatWanakaTree became popular.
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Stone Details
- Stone Number #1108
- Type 🐧 Standard
- Status Active
- City Wanaka
- Country New Zealand
- Placed Date 17 September 2026
- Hidden by @lk_lh_15
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