Replying to Wanaka and Snow Park

Howdy,
I'm planning on moving to New Zealand for a couple of months this year so I can ski at Snow Park.
I was just wonder if I could get some of your thoughts on what Snow Park is like. Also, I was planning on living in Wanaka since it is 35km from Snow Park were as Queenstown is 65km?
Is Wanaka my best bet?
If it is, what is the town like?
Do they have much for accommodations?
Is there a gym in Wanaka?
Feel free to add anything else that may be helpful.

Thanks