Views around every corner
Driving to Wānaka, as part of your South Island holiday, is a great way to see some of the most spectacular scenery in New Zealand. Wānaka sits in the centre of the lower South Island and is on a number of touring routes which pass such iconic places as Aoraki Mt Cook, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers and Queenstown.
Even if you're an experienced driver, it's worth checking out our Driving in New Zealand page to find out more about what it's like to drive on New Zealand roads.
And remember to always drive on the left-hand side.
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.
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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.
Wānaka 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 Wānaka region by its outstanding beauty.
Getting to Wānaka is easy - click on your city to see how close you are to Wānaka. It’s a short, scenic 60-minute drive to Wānaka from the closest international airport, where you will find all major rental car companies and scheduled bus services that provide transport to Wānaka throughout the day.