Buses To Wānaka

The Wānaka region is well serviced by a number of bus companies which connect Wānaka to Queenstown, Te Anau, Christchurch, Dunedin, and the West Coast including Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Use the information below to help plan your trip to Wānaka.

Bus Services to and from Wānaka

Wānaka to Queenstown Airport

Daily Ritchies services depart daily from the Wānaka Lakefront at 8am, 11am, 2pm & 4.15pm to Queenstown Airport. Each journey takes from 1.5-2 hours one-way depending on the route.

You can also book a Ritchies services to Queenstown CBD from Wānaka. Visit their website for more.
Queenstown Airport to Wānaka

Daily Ritchies services depart daily from the Queenstown Airport at 9.15am, 11.15am, 2.45pm & 5pm to Wānaka Lakefront. Each journey takes from 1.5-2 hours one-way depending on the route.

You can also book a Ritchies services from Queenstown CBD to Wānaka. Visit their website for more.
Wānaka to Dunedin

Daily Ritchies service leaves the Wānaka Lakefront at 8am and connects with Intercity service in Cromwell, arriving in Dunedin at 12.25pm.
Wānaka to Christchurch and the West Coast

Intercity runs bus services between Wānaka and various destinations. Check their timetable for information.
Booking a bus to and from Wānaka

You can book online or email the i-SITE Visitor Centre and they will book a bus for you as well as help you with any other questions you might have. Phone them now at 03 443 1233.

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

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