. amenities include 2 guest kitchens, a bbq area and tv lounges, including 1 with a fireplace. private rooms have tvs and minifridges; some provide en suite facilities and/or lake views. off the wanakaluggate highway, this low-key hostel close to eateries is 2 blocks from lake wanaka, 2 km from the interactive puzzling world amusement centre and 10 km from the national transport and toy museum. guest laundry facilities are available. basic mixed- and single-sex dorms offer bunk beds and shared bathrooms Queenstown Airport 57 min
#ThatWanakaTree (3 min) A solitary, crooked crack willow tree sits alone on Lake Wanaka, backdropped by the Southern Alps. Aspiring Guides (11 min) Skiing, climbing, mountaineering, snowboarding, and ski touring Wanaka Lavender Farm (6 min) Rural complex with alpacas, landscaped gardens & a cafe, plus a shop selling honey, oil & soaps. Warbirds & Wheels (10 min) Puzzling World (4 min) Attraction featuring a multi-level outdoor maze, optical illusion rooms & a cafe with table puzzles. Lake Wanaka Cruises (4 min) Skydive Wanaka (11 min) Roys Peak (6 min) A 5,177-foot peak overlooking the lake covered with tussock grassland. Rippon Vineyard and Winery (4 min) Maker of biodynamic wines, this long-running, family-owned lakeside vineyard offers a tasting room. The Rippon Hall (7 min) Roys Bay (12 min) Wanaka Fine Art Gallery (3 min) Art museum and art National Transport & Toy Museum (9 min) Unique museum with a collection of 50,000+ toys & vehicles, plus a picnic area, playground & shop. Deep Canyon (13 min) Guided canyon tours with hiking, rappelling, natural water slides, swimming in rock pools & more. |