Wanaka Accommodation

Backpackers to boutique 

Choosing accommodation in Wanaka for a night or a month is all about selecting somewhere that feels right to you and meets your budget.  

Ranging from luxury lodges, mountain chalets, resorts, high-end apartments, B&B's through to lakeside camp grounds the Wanaka region has plenty of options.  

Genuine Kiwi hospitality and incredible views will make your stay even more memorable. 

For a real Kiwi experience try staying in a holiday house ("bach" or "crib" to the locals) especially if you are staying for a while and looking for a home away from home.

 

Apartments Cook your own meals, do your own laundry and enjoy your own space

Motels Motels are generally easy to find in Wanaka

Holiday Homes The tradition of a second home by the river, forest or lake is strong in Wanaka

Backpackers Backpackers' lodges add character and flavour to your travelling experience

Hotels Hotels in Wanaka come in all shapes, sizes and personalities

Bed & Breakfast Be hosted by a Wanaka local for a real Kiwi experience

Camping & Holiday Parks Holiday parks are equipped to please a wide range of people for a minimal cost

Lodges For a night of luxury or romance somewhere special

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The Wanaka Region

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Flights to Wanaka

Getting to Wanaka is easy. It’s a short, scenic 60-minute drive to Wanaka from the closest international airport, where you will find all major rental car companies and scheduled bus services that provide transport to Wanaka throughout the day.

Queenstown Airport is serviced daily from all major New Zealand airports as well as over 40 flights a week direct from Australia.

How to get to Wanaka

Driving to Wanaka

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 Wanaka.

How to get to Wanaka

Explore the Region

Wanaka is unique and captivating; it inspires you to discover, and gives you the freedom to explore.

Located in the stunning alps of the South Island, New Zealand, visitors from around the world are drawn to the Wanaka region by its outstanding beauty.

Explore Wanaka

  1. New Zealand
  2. Auckland 1 h 50 min
  3. Wellington 1 h 20 min
  4. Christchurch 55 min
  5. Queenstown Airport 1 h 4 min
  7. Australia
  8. Brisbane 3 h 50 min
  9. Gold Coast 3 h 30 min
  10. Sydney 3 h 15 min
  11. Melbourne 3 h 35 min
  12. Tokyo 10 h 30 min
  13. Los Angeles 12 h 5 min
  14. Beijing 16 h 10 min
  1. Mount Aspiring
    National Park     54 min
  2. Christchurch 5 h 14 min
  3. Ashburton 3 h 56 min
  4. Geraldine 3 h 19 min
  5. Tekapo 2 h 17 min
  6. Mt Cook 2 h 6 min
  7. Twizel 1 h 39 min
  8. Omarama 1 h 21 min
  9. Franz Josef 3 h 32 min
  10. Fox Glacier 3 h 6 min
  11. Haast 1 h 43 min
  13. Cromwell 39 min
  14. Queenstown 1 h 4 min
  15. Milford Sound 4 h 34 min
  16. Te Anau 2 h 52 min
  17. Dunedin 2 h 52 min
  1. Mount Aspiring
    National Park     54 min
  2. Coronet Peak
  3. The Remarkables
  4. Cardrona
  5. Treble Cone
  6. Snow Farm
  7. Heli Skiing
  8. Heli Skiing
  9. Makarora 50 min
  10. Lake Hawea 1 h 7 min
  12. Wanaka Airport 11 min
  13. Luggate 13 min
  14. Tarras 27 min
  15. Cromwell 39 min
  16. Arrowtown 53 min
  17. Queenstown 1 h 4 min
  18. Queenstown Airport 59 min
  19. Matukituki Valley 51 min
  20. Raspberry Creek 1 h 6 min