Why go
- Resort town in Otago, New Zealand.
- Served by Wanaka Airport (WKA).
History
Wānaka is a ski and summer resort town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. At the southern end of Lake Wānaka, it is at the start of the Clutha River and is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park.
Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wanaka Airport (WKA); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Wānaka, 0.2 km); routes include Wanaka Water Taxi (Wanaka - Ruby Island), Wanaka Water Taxi (Wanaka - Outlet Camp), Wanaka Water Taxi (Wanaka - Stevenson's Island).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wanaka, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.