11.48am Blue Pools, Mt Aspiring National Park
Take a day trip around the region and explore some of our favourite spots and hidden gems
If you are staying in the Wānaka region or even based in Queenstown and looking for a great day out, these trips will give you a taste of what Wānaka has to offer. They are designed to get you out and about exploring the region,highlights some favourite spots, and a few hidden gems to be found around Wānaka.
Explore the Region
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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.