ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR TRIP
11.12am Road trip to Wanaka
ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR TRIP
11.12am Road trip to Wanaka
To make the most of your time in Wanaka you need to plan ahead
Getting to Wanaka is just the first part of your spectacular journey. By air, bus or self-drive, getting here is easy. Queenstown International Airport is the gateway to the Wanaka region, and is just a scenic 60-minute drive from Wanaka. Queenstown Airport has regular flights from all major Australian cities, as well as daily services from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Once you land, there are a number of transfer options available; including rental cars, private transfers, shuttles and the regular bus services.
All the major rental car companies are based at Queenstown airport and Wanaka has a number of rental car companies to select from as well.
There are daily bus services between Wanaka and Christchurch, Dunedin, Te Anau and the West Coast including Fox and Franz Josef Glacier.
A number of local companies provide transport to the Mt Aspiring National Park, ski areas and various points of interest including walks and cycling tracks, making it easy to travel around the region.
If you have your own vehicle then you can explore Wanaka on a self-drive day trip and discover all the region has to offer.
You'll find all the information you need on getting to Wanaka, transport around the region, suggested itineraries and useful tools and tips below.
Getting 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.
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.
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.
Wanaka Weather Forecast & Seasons Four distinct seasons
Wanaka Events From international marathons, to music and arts festivals, Wanaka is home to more world class events than most
Ask our Local Experts Kia Ora and welcome to our local experts at the Wanaka i-SITE Visitor Centre