There is a small town in the eastern foothills of New Zealand's Southern Alps, Wanaka, which is very quiet and low-key. There is a Super Star tree, a willow called Wanaka, which is known as the "loneliest tree in the world".


The reason why the tree of Wanaka is so popular is that in 2014, New Zealand photographer Dennis Radermacher won the New Zealand geography magazine's annual best Landscape Photography Award for his photos of the tree. Since then, the tree has become more and more famous on social media.


The tree of Wanaka is a Salix fragilis. Because its roots are soaked in the lake water, its growth is extremely slow. It is often used as a species of soil and water conservation in many countries. In recent years, the tree of Wanaka has gained great fame. Sometimes when the water level of the lake recedes, tourists will go to the tree, and some even break branches and leaves, or climb up the tree, just to take a cool photo, which has seriously endangered the growth of the tree. The New Zealand government has also set up relevant signs to warn travelers to be self-disciplined. Do not let the tree of Wanaka become a victim of the wave of online popularity.


Many people think the tree is a symbol of hope. Although it is in a remote place, without road signs or passers-by, tourists still drive there to take a picture, and the local small economy is booming.


This lonely tree is reflected on the clear lake, and the sparkling lake is almost integrated with the rosy clouds in the distance. If you are a photography lover, you can't miss it here. Wanaka, which has the reputation of fairy tale Town, is a solidified landscape painting. The WAKANA tree stands in the lake. In addition to recording her beauty with eyes and soul, it can also take a picture with a camera to freeze her left behind and independent beauty.