Best New Adventure Hub: Lake Wanaka, New Zealand. "When tourists in New Zealand want adventure, they go to Queenstown. When Kiwis want to escape, they head an hour north to tiny Lake Wanaka," our reporters say. The lake features nearby ski resorts, mountain-bike trails and road cycling, and the lake itself offers sea kayaking, sailing, fishing and swimming opportunities. (Click through to see full list of Outside Magazine's 2012 Travel Awards.)
