| casual studios come with free wi-fi, flat-screens, living areas and terraces, plus kitchenettes with microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. the 1- to 2-bedroom apartments offer full kitchens and separate living rooms. amenities include a terrace with bbq facilities, plus a ski room, coin-operated laundry and a kids' play area. parking is free. a 10-minute walk from scenic lake wanaka, this casual, unassuming motel is 2 km from both canyoning, climbing and swimming at deep canyon waterfalls and skiing with southern lakes heliski. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Queenstown Airport 1 hr
#ThatWanakaTree (6 min)
A solitary, crooked crack willow tree sits alone on Lake Wanaka, backdropped by the Southern Alps. Wanaka Lavender Farm (8 min)
Rural complex with alpacas, landscaped gardens & a cafe, plus a shop selling honey, oil & soaps. Aspiring Guides (5 min)
Skiing, climbing, mountaineering, snowboarding, and ski touring Treble Cone Ski Area (38 min)
Lessons & food are available at this ski resort known for its expert-level runs & scenic views. National Transport & Toy Museum (11 min)
Unique museum with a collection of 50,000+ toys & vehicles, plus a picnic area, playground & shop. Roys Peak (9 min)
A 5,177-foot peak overlooking the lake covered with tussock grassland. Skydive Wanaka (13 min) Lake Wanaka Cruises (3 min) Warbirds & Wheels (12 min) Deep Canyon (3 min)
Guided canyon tours with hiking, rappelling, natural water slides, swimming in rock pools & more. Rippon Vineyard and Winery (7 min)
Maker of biodynamic wines, this long-running, family-owned lakeside vineyard offers a tasting room. Wanaka Fine Art Gallery (4 min)
Art museum and art Puzzling World (6 min)
Attraction featuring a multi-level outdoor maze, optical illusion rooms & a cafe with table puzzles. Roys Bay (5 min) |
