Lake Wanaka Region Transport

Aviation is the local passion in Lake Wanaka - second only to skiing. If you don't arrive by air, be sure to catch a scenic flight during your stay. Driving is stress-free (except for the mountain roads in winter), so connect with a rental car company and book some wheels for your stay.

Getting to and from Lake Wanaka

By Road:
Major highways pass through Wanaka from the east, south and west.
By Air:
Nearby Queenstown airport receives international flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, and domestic flights from Auckland and Christchurch. A number of bus services will take you on the spectacular one-hour journey over the Crown Range Road to Lake Wanaka, or you can catch a flight to Wanaka Airport.
Lake Wanaka's airport receives daily flights to and from Queenstown and Christchurch. Shuttle services from the airport into town are available.
By Coach:
Daily coach services link Wanaka with Dunedin, Christchurch, Invercargill, the West Coast and neighbouring Queenstown.

Getting around Lake Wanaka

>From most Lake Wanaka accommodation, it's an easy walk to shops and restaurants. There is a taxi service; car or bike hire is readily available.
If you need to travel a further out of town, transport providers offer daily services to the most popular destinations.