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Wanaka

Ō-Anaka

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TRAVEL TIPS & HIGHLIGHTS ------ Best Time To Travel ------ Autumn (Mar - May) Winter (June - Aug) Summer (Dec - Feb) -------- How to Get Here -------- Fly Direct to Queenstown Fly Direct to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Book a Car Rental & Drive Drive from Queenstown (1hr 15min) Drive from Christchurch to Wanaka (5hrs 20min) -------- Key Highlights -------- Famous Wānaka Tree Mount Aspiring National Park Puzzling World Rippon Vineyard Cardrona & Treble Cone Ski Fields Helicopter Tours Camping & Hiking Wānaka Lake Water Activities Book Activities, Accommodation & Transport Below

THIS HIDDEN GEM

Discover the charm of Wānaka, a stunning destination surrounded by majestic mountains and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wānaka. Known for the iconic Wānaka Tree, which stands alone in the lake, this town offers unforgettable experiences year-round. With a pleasant Wānaka weather that supports outdoor activities in any season, it's perfect for adventure and relaxation. A short drive from Wānaka to Queenstown takes about an hour, making it easy to explore both destinations. Enjoy dining at Wānaka restaurants, offering a variety of local and international cuisines, and relax in comfortable Wānaka accommodation, from lakeside lodges to cozy hotels. Wondering how to spend a day in Wānaka? Explore scenic hikes, enjoy water sports, or visit local vineyards. Why is Wānaka famous? It's renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and outdoor activities. Is Wānaka worth visiting? Absolutely, for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. And, did you know what Wānaka means in Māori? It translates to "the place of Anaka," adding cultural significance to its natural beauty.

Queenstown Wine Tours

Wānaka: Tandem Skydive Experience

Strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and experience New Zealand’s most spectacular view from 9,000, 12,000 or 15,000-feet.

From $289.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Quintessential Wānaka Wine Tour

You’ll be taken to 3 amazing vineyards around Wānaka/Upper Clutha and get to savour world-class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Reisling, Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and some other lesser-known varietals

From $235.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Cardrona Ski Packages for All Snow Enthusiasts

Cardrona Alpine Resort is New Zealand’s most popular ski area, attracting all kinds of snow enthusiasts – from beginners & families, to Olympic & X Games athletes.

From $169.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Wānaka Boutique Wine Tour

Discover some of Wānaka and Central Otago’s wonderful vineyards and scenery, while
meeting some of the numerous characters that produce these gorgeous, award winning wines.

From $269.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Wānaka Private Half Day Wine Tour

Spend half your day experiencing some of Wānaka and Central Otago’s amazing Boutique family owned vineyards.

From $538.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Combo Entry to Puzzling World

Check out the iconic, unique, and award-winning attraction that has fascinated people of all ages since 1973.

From $27.50

Queenstown Wine Tours

2-Hour Beginner Waterfall Cable Climb

Experience a unique climbing adventure that will take you into the heart of a waterfall exposing hidden pools, spectacular mountain views, and thrilling suspension bridge crossings.

From $199.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Wānaka And Hāwea: Trail Ride on Bike or E-Bike

Experience the most stunning bike ride in Wānaka. Meander along the river trails from Hāwea and follow both the Hāwea and Clutha rivers all the way to Wānaka.

From $100.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Taste of Wānaka Wine Tour

This is a fantastic tour option for your visit to Wānaka to taste some of the local wines!

From $155.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

From Queenstown: Arrowtown Wānaka Highlights Tour

Our most popular sightseeing tour from Queenstown: historic Arrowtown, scenically stunning Wānaka, the Wānaka Tree and the world-famous Cardrona Hotel.

From $189.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight

View beautiful Wānaka from above on a scenic hot air balloon ride!

From $499.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Packraft Wānaka

Turquoise blue water, surrounded by mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and ancient beech forest.

From $398.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Wānaka: Jet Boat Ride on Clutha River

Experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activities with some of the world’s most beautiful scenery as a backdrop. Marvel at the power and remarkable maneuverability of a high-speed jet boat.

From $139.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Wānaka Classic Wine Tour

The accent is on leisure as you immerse yourself into the flavours and sights of this vineyard paradise.

From $335.00

Queenstown Wine Tours

Wānaka Private Full Day Wine Tour

This exclusive tour is perfect for those who want to be able to dictate timings and choice of vineyards within the world famous, Central Otago wine region.

From $650.00

Release Wānaka - Genoa

Release Wānaka - Genoa

With a stay at this apartment in Wānaka, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge. This 4-star apartment is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Wanaka and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pembroke Park.

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The Willows Wānaka

The Willows Wānaka

Ideally located in the City Center area, The Willows Wānaka promises a relaxing and wonderful visit.

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Wānaka Alpine Lodge

Wānaka Alpine Lodge

Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Albert Town, Wānaka Alpine Lodge promises a relaxing and wonderful visit.

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Wānaka Springs Lodge

WānakaSprings Lodge

A stay at Wānaka Springs Lodge places you in the heart of Wanaka, within a 10-minute walk of Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge.

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Clearbrook Motels Wānaka

Clearbrook Motels Wānaka

A stay at Clearbrook Motels Wanaka places you in the heart of Wānaka, within a 5-minute walk of Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge.

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Wanaka Luxury Apartments

Wānaka Luxury Apartments

Located in Wānaka, WānakaLuxury Apartments is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of That Wānaka Tree and Pembroke Park.

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Tempest on Wanaka

Tempest on Wānaka

Tempest on Wānaka is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Wānaka.

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Lake Wānaka Lodge

Lake Wānaka Lodge

When you stay at Lake Wānaka Lodge in Wānaka, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute walk of Gallery Thirty Three and Picture Lounge.

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Deluxe Apartments Wānaka

Deluxe Apartments Wānaka

Stop at Copper Beech Wānaka Apartments to discover the wonders of Wānaka!

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West Meadows of Wanaka

West Meadows of Wānaka

Stop at West Meadows Motel of Wānaka to discover the wonders of Wānaka.

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Base Wanaka

Base Wānaka

This eco-friendly hotel is located in Wānaka and enjoys a prime setting in the centre of the city.

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Websters on WānakaLodge

Websters on Wānaka Lodge

With a stay at this vacation home in Wanaka, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Wānaka and WānakaGolf Club.

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Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to Wānaka

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to Wānaka

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to Wānaka

From $195.00

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to Hawea/Hawea Flat/Luggate

Queenstown Airport to Hawea/Hawea Flat/Luggate

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to Hawea/Hawea Flat/Luggate

From $245.00

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YOUR BAGS!

We have our very own online store at Plango with hand-selected products to ensure you are prepared for your travels. From clothing and equipment to planners and car organisers.

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