Wanaka is a one of a kind holiday destination, with rare wilderness, superior relaxation, shopping, dining, adventures, attractions and an immense variety of accommodation. Teeming with mountains, lakes and rivers, Wanaka is unforgettable.
Scenic flights offer close-up views of some awesome glaciers, mountains, lakes, waterfalls and fiords.
With a huge influx of travelers during the ski and snowboard season and summer months, Wanaka is more than prepared to meet the demands of visitors. Accommodation can be anything from budget backpackers, home-stays, motels, camping, cabins, to deluxe hotel resorts.
Eating out can be a quick takeaway of fish & chips or a romantic dinner with a view of Lake Wanaka. With over 40 cafes, restaurants, bakeries and takeaways there is a vast array of choice.
The commercial area also offers a plentiful range of shops and services including banking, boutique, butcher, rental, library, legal, dental, health care, pharmaceutical and automotive.
Queenstown is a mere hour away. Daily scheduled coach and shuttle buses link Wanaka with the West Coast, Christchurch, Dunedin, Mt. Cook, Milford Sound and Queenstown.