| offering views of lake wanaka and the southern alps, this casual motel off state highway 84 is a 3-minute walk from the shore of roys bay, and 3 km from optical illusions at puzzling world. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 1- to 3-bedroom chalets add kitchens and separate living/dining rooms; most have lake and mountain views. streamlined studios wi-fi, tvs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as sitting areas. parking and bikes are available
Queenstown Airport 56 min
Warbirds & Wheels (10 min) Puzzling World (4 min)
Attraction featuring a multi-level outdoor maze, optical illusion rooms & a cafe with table puzzles. Roys Bay (9 min) Deep Canyon (16 min)
Guided canyon tours with hiking, rappelling, natural water slides, swimming in rock pools & more. Aspiring Guides (6 min)
Skiing, climbing, mountaineering, snowboarding, and ski touring Wanaka Fine Art Gallery (7 min)
Art museum and art Skydive Wanaka (12 min) Rippon Vineyard and Winery (3 min)
Maker of biodynamic wines, this long-running, family-owned lakeside vineyard offers a tasting room. National Transport & Toy Museum (9 min)
Unique museum with a collection of 50,000+ toys & vehicles, plus a picnic area, playground & shop. Wanaka Lavender Farm (7 min)
Rural complex with alpacas, landscaped gardens & a cafe, plus a shop selling honey, oil & soaps. Roys Peak (5 min)
A 5,177-foot peak overlooking the lake covered with tussock grassland. #ThatWanakaTree (16 min)
A solitary, crooked crack willow tree sits alone on Lake Wanaka, backdropped by the Southern Alps. Lake Wanaka Cruises (8 min) The Rippon Hall (7 min) |
