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Ready to start locking in your trip to Wānaka? Let’s get planning. Find out how to get here, check out our accommodation options and start packing your bags.

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Getting to Wānaka

Getting Around

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Seasons/Weather

Accommodation in Wānaka

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Things to Do

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Places to Eat

Need more help? Ask the Wānaka isite team here, send them an email, or call the team +64 3 443 1233. Get the best possible advice, learn some great tips and gain insider knowledge of Wānaka.

Driving to Wānaka

Driving on the South Island roads of New Zealand is a great way to experience the region, with relatively quiet roads and some of the most amazing scenery right outside the window.

Major car and campervan hire companies are all located at Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown airports. There are also a number of rental car companies based in Wānaka.

Driving To Wānaka

Explore Region

The Wānaka region is home to six distinct areas; Wānaka and Albert Town, Lake Hāwea, Makarora, Matukituki Valley, Cardrona, Wānaka Airport & Luggate. Wander outside of Wānaka town to discover something new.

Discover the Regions

Flights to Wānaka

Wānaka is a 60 minute drive from Queenstown Airport over the Crown Range Road or via the Kawarau Gorge – both stunning drives. There are two other airports in close proximity: Dunedin and Christchurch.

Wānaka also has its own airport for scenic and charter flights and you can fly daily with Sounds Air direct to Christchurch from here.

Flights to Wānaka

Driving to Wānaka

Driving on the South Island roads of New Zealand is a great way to experience the region, with relatively quiet roads and some of the most amazing scenery right outside the window.

Major car and campervan hire companies are all located at Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown airports. There are also a number of rental car companies based in Wānaka.

Driving To Wānaka

Explore Region

Discover the Regions

Flights to Wānaka

Wānaka also has its own airport for scenic and charter flights and you can fly daily with Sounds Air direct to Christchurch from here.

Flights to Wānaka

When is The Best Time to Visit?

The Wānaka region has diverse weather and seasons. From the high rainfall areas of the Southern Alps to the dry valleys of Central Otago. Read about each of our seasons and decide the best time for you to visit Wānaka.

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Responsible/Mindful Travel

Constantly in awe of the taoka that surrounds us – we must do all we can to care of that which hosts. Here are some ways you can help.

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