The most famous tree in New Zealand — and possibly in the world — was tragically vandalized this week, according to police. Locals view the tree, located in Lake Wanaka, as a symbol of hope.

a freshwater lake on the top of Mou Waho Island in Lake Wanaka, in the Otago region of New Zealand's South Island. As we watched, gentle ripples ruffled the surface of Arethusa Pool, smudging ...

Visit this quaint, quiet lakeside enclave, just an hour’s drive from the much busier Queenstown on New Zealand ... Wanaka’s only specialty. Where else can you find a dazzlingly clear lake ...

Known as the “lone tree of lake Wanaka,” it is said to be one of the most photographed trees in all New Zealand. However you still need to have the inside scoop to find it, as there are no ...

New Zealand’s most famous tree has been the victim of bad visitor behavior. A willow tree at the southern tip of Lake Wanaka, which appears semi-submerged in the water and is a massively popular ...