Transport

Aviation is the local passion in Lake Wanaka - second only to skiing. If you don't arrive by air, be sure to catch a scenic flight during your stay. Driving is stress-free (except for the mountain roads in winter), so connect with a rental car company and book some wheels for your stay.

Getting to and from Lake Wanaka

By Road

Major highways pass through Wanaka from the east, south and west.

By Air

Nearby Queenstown airport receives international flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, and domestic flights from Auckland and Christchurch. A number of bus services will take you on the spectacular one-hour journey over the Crown Range Road to Lake Wanaka, or you can catch a flight to Wanaka Airport.

Lake Wanaka's airport receives daily flights to and from Queenstown and Christchurch. Shuttle services from the airport into town are available.

By Coach

Daily coach services link Wanaka with Dunedin, Christchurch, Invercargill, the West Coast and neighbouring Queenstown.

Getting around Lake Wanaka

From most Lake Wanaka accommodation, it's an easy walk to shops and restaurants. There is a taxi service; car or bike hire is readily available.

If you need to travel a further out of town, transport providers offer daily services to the most popular destinations.