Wanaka
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Wanaka is a popular township located on the southern banks of Lake Wanaka in Otago on the South Island. It is Otago’s second largest resort town and enjoys a lively, but less hectic buzz than neighbouring Queenstown 70km away (one hour’s drive). From the South Island gateway city of Christchurch, it takes just over six hours to drive to Wanaka (428km).
Wanaka first garnered interest when gold was discovered in the 1870s, but nowadays it is the lake, Mt Aspiring, Cardrona ski field, Puzzling World, International World Heli-Challenge and the bi-annual Wanaka Air Show that help attract thousands of visitors. more
Wanaka seasons have their own special appeal: spring means blossom, summer sees many cloudless hot, sunny days, autumn is a riot of red and golden colours and winter is clear, crisp and sunny.
The peaks of Mount Aspiring National Park create a stunning panorama around the lake and it's easy for hikers and non-hikers to explore the park. Other popular activities include: wine tours, visiting the Wanaka Beerworks, golf, fishing, café and restaurant dining, horse trekking, canyoning, mountain biking, sky diving, hiking, skiing and scenic flights.
Accommodation options in Wanaka include apartments, baches, backpackers, bed and breakfast stays, holiday homes, camping grounds, hotels and lodges.
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ALTAMONT LODGE - Wanaka
ALTAMONT LODGE - Wanaka
Exceptional quality, friendly, budget priced self-service lodge within easy 20 minute walk along waterfront walk from beautiful downtown Wanaka. Large spacious lounge with logburner fireplace. Large family-friendly, well-equipped kitchen. FREE WIFI, drying room [winter only], laundry, spa-pool, barbecue available enquiries at reception. Perfect group accommodation option. Relax and feel at home in our warm, wood-lined accommodation in Lake Wanaka.
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- +64 3 443 8864
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- 121 Wanaka-Mount Aspiring Road, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand
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ASPIRING HELICOPTERS - Wanaka
ASPIRING HELICOPTERS - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Glacier landings, scenic flights, personalised experiences: Let us take you exploring over Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks giving you the ultimate birds-eye view and unique alpine landings only possible by helicopter. Set foot on an ancient glacier, enjoy the diverse landscape on a Milford Sound flight or simply take in the majestic mountains surrounding Wanaka. Charter flights available.
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- +64 3 443 7152
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- 2211 Mt Aspiring Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
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BELLA VISTA MOTEL - Wanaka
BELLA VISTA MOTEL - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Premium motel accommodation located right in the heart of Wanaka, the Bella Vista invites Wanaka visitors to experience its friendly service and modern units at competitive rates. We offer 18 superior, fully serviced units, family and studio units (some with spa bath). Bella Vista Wanaka has Sky TV and wireless Internet. Modern guest laundry, Continental breakfast available. Free off-street parking.
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- +64 3 443 6066
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- 0800 235 528 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 2 Dunmore Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
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BELVEDERE LUXURY APARTMENTS - Wanaka
BELVEDERE LUXURY APARTMENTS - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - The Belvedere provides holiday accommodation in new, stylish, luxury apartments with modern inclusions to ensure your holiday comfort at Lake Wanaka. All apartments are self-serviced and self-contained. All apartments have full kitchens and laundries. Many of the units have wonderful outlooks to the mountains and/or lake.
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- +64 3 443 6969
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- 25-29 Warren Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
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BUCHANAN LODGE - Wanaka
BUCHANAN LODGE - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Superb, boutique self-catering accommodation in delightful Wanaka. Live the ultimate dream and relax in this stunningly beautiful corner of the South Island. Situated on 60 acres of land designated as an area of 'outstanding natural beauty', Buchanan Lodge provides the perfect hideaway. A great place to shed stress.
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- +64 3 443 9039
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- +64 21 245 9847
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- 370 Buchanan Rise, Glendhu Bay, Wanaka, New Zealand
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CANYONING NEW ZEALAND - Queenstown and Wanaka
CANYONING NEW ZEALAND - Queenstown and Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Get involved in an awesome multisport adventure with 3 different locations to suit the beginner to the experienced adventure seeker! Abseil, slide, jump and swim whilst getting upclose with some off-the-beaten track raw NZ beauty. Equipment and an experienced qualified guide to lead you through is included. Step-out of your comfort-zone and into some amazing memories of New Zealand.
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- +64 3 428 0071
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- 69 Beach Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
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CLEARBROOK WANAKA MOTELS - Wanaka
CLEARBROOK WANAKA MOTELS - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Wanaka Apartment Accommodation: Spacious... Comfortable... Quiet... Centrally located. Clearbrook offers 14 private, self-catering apartments and 2 x 3 bedroom town houses. All are fully equipped for your rejuvenating Wanaka holiday with a tranquil stream outlook. Free unlimited Wi-Fi, 50 plus channels of Sky with 'My Sky' decoders, air-conditioning / heat pumps, washing machine, dryer, in all rooms.
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- +64 3 443 4413
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- 0800 443 441 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 72 Helwick Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
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COPPER BEECH WANAKA LUXURY BED & BREAKFAST
COPPER BEECH WANAKA LUXURY BED & BREAKFAST
Mobile-friendly - New stylish five-star accommodation. Set on one acre, this boutique bed & breakfast has two well-appointed private ensuited guest rooms offering guests the highest level of comfort. Each guest room has large glass doors leading out to its own patio overlooking landscaped gardens and the mountains beyond. Indulge in superbly relaxing accommodation just a few minutes' walk to town.
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- +64 3 443 6595
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- +64 21 158 2601
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- 66B Golf Course Rd, Wanaka, New Zealand
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CROSSFIRE WANAKA
CROSSFIRE WANAKA
Mobile-friendly - Enjoy a unique combination of shooting challenges: clay bird & target shooting, archery, mini golf, driving range & battlefield. The thing to do in Wanaka! Crossfire Wanaka, located in Criffel Junction is just a short 10 minute drive from Wanaka.
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DISTINCTION WANAKA ALPINE RESORT - Wanaka
DISTINCTION WANAKA ALPINE RESORT - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Nestled in a quiet location and enjoying wonderful lake and mountain views from many of the accommodation apartments, we are only a few minutes from the town centre and lakefront. Distinction Wanaka Alpine Resort was opened in 2006 and offers a choice of large, stylish one, two or three-bedroom apartments.
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- +64 3 443 2325
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- 0800 492 625 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 150-154 Anderson Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
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ECO WANAKA ADVENTURES - Wanaka
ECO WANAKA ADVENTURES - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk. Cruise to this unique and magical reserve, walking the track to the serene Arethusa Pool near the summit for amazing lake and alpine views. See the rare flightless Buff Weka (half-day). Or combine with a 4WD backcountry adventure for the Wanaka Nature Encounter (full day). Queenstown departures available on full day trips.
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- +64 3 443 2869
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- 0800 926 326 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Wanaka‎, New Zealand
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EMMA NEWMAN WEDDINGS - Christchurch
EMMA NEWMAN WEDDINGS - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Emma is a specialist wedding planner and co-ordinator who provides you with a very personal service to ensure you have a wonderful wedding. Minimise stress, save money and enjoy your wedding day knowing you have someone to support you. Whether you live here or overseas I would love to help you plan your perfect wedding day.
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- +64 3 355 2733
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- +64 21 678 877
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- 11 Highgate Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand
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GO JETS - Wanaka
GO JETS - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Let us take you on an exhilarating jetboating ride down the mighty Clutha River. Spectacular scenery, fast flowing waters, passing old gold mining sites until you reach the "Devils Nook". You will pass under the historic "Red Bridge", camera stops and numerous 360 degree spins will be carried out during your Go Jets Wanaka jetboating trip. Pick up i-site Wanaka.
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- +64 21 305 563
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- 0800 GO JETS (0800 465 387) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Wanaka i-SITE, 99 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
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HOOK WANAKA - Wanaka
HOOK WANAKA - Wanaka
Hook is a brand new lake to plate salmon fishing and restaurant experience located in Wanaka, right at the heart of New Zealand's Southern Lakes. Hook is a place where everyone is welcomed to enjoy Wanaka's stunning alpine setting in comfort and with ease. Escape into the great outdoors. Catch a Chinook salmon from our spring-fed fishing lakes.
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- +64 3 443 1222
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- 49 Monteith Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
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KIDZ GO - Queenstown, Wanaka, Fiordland
KIDZ GO - Queenstown, Wanaka, Fiordland
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand holiday travel guide for families - the only dedicated family travel webguide to New Zealand. Kidz Go provides information for families visiting Queenstown, Wanaka or Te Anau. Family friendly accommodation, dining and activities, minimum ages for adventure stuff, child-minding, skiing with kids and more. Check our website for family information for all other New Zealand regions.
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- +64 27 411 9530
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- Queenstown, New Zealand
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LIME TREE LODGE - Wanaka
LIME TREE LODGE - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Lime Tree Lodge offers luxurious five-star boutique accommodation in one of New Zealand's most spectacular regions. An avenue of 'tilea cordata' lime trees lends the Lodge its unique name and character. The rustic Central Otago exterior, featuring local schist stone, opens up into a modern and stylish interior with no expense spared on making the surroundings comfortable for guests.
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- +64 3 443 7305
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- Corner of (672) Ballantyne Road and State Highway 6, Wanaka, New Zealand
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LUXURY LODGE - Wanaka
LUXURY LODGE - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Live the dream; spacious luxury, privacy and stunning views of Lake Wanaka and Southern Alps from two luxury self-contained lodges, built around a courtyard with BBQ, pizza oven and water feature. Each lodge has underfloor heating, soaring ceilings, gourmet kitchen, lounge, bedroom and two bathrooms, just five minutes from shops.
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- +64 21 310 099
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- 88A Golf Course Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
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MT. ASPIRING HOLIDAY PARK - Wanaka
MT. ASPIRING HOLIDAY PARK - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Mt. Aspiring Holiday Park is peacefully nestled in the hills just outside of Lake Wanaka township. Settle in for a relaxing holiday or stopover with beautiful views, plenty of space and fresh mountain air. Lake Wanaka offers a variety of outdoor activities in the hot and dry Otago summers and superb skiing in winter. Mountain bike hire. Adventure playground.
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- 0508 WANAKA (0508 926 252) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 217 Wanaka-Mt Aspiring Road, Glendhu Bay, Wanaka, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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NZSNOWTOURS - Southern Alps, New Zealand
NZSNOWTOURS - Southern Alps, New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - NZ Snow Tours offer quality, fully guided snow packages, based in Queenstown or Wanaka. We include everything you need for a stress free week on the snow. We pick you up from the airport and look after you every day, driving you direct to the best mountains NZ has to offer. Accommodation, lift passes are all included.
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- +64 9 520 5593
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- Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
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OASIS YURT LODGE - Wanaka
OASIS YURT LODGE - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - A unique bespoke Lodge accommodation with the essence and feel of glamping. An experience close to nature where you can listen to the bird song, gaze up at the night sky before bed and drift to sleep in the comfort and luxury of a Yurt. Romantic getaways, family vacations, a friends escape, Oasis offers a year round option for all.
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- +64 3 443 5388
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- 79 Riverbank Road, Wanaka
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PADDLE WANAKA - Wanaka
PADDLE WANAKA - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Offering both guided Kayak and Stand up Paddleboard (SUP) activities and operating on both Lake Wanaka and the upper Clutha river. This is one activity not to be missed on any visit to beautiful Wanaka and the Central Otago region of New Zealand. Owned and operated by a passionate locally based kiwi couple, Chris and Bex Thornton.
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- +64 21 926 949
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- 0800 926 925 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 163 Ardmore Street, Lake Front, Wanaka, New Zealand
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PUZZLING WORLD - Wanaka
PUZZLING WORLD - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - "Puzzling World" is a world-unique attraction with the theme of anything puzzling! Take some amazing photos of our crazy buildings and toilets. Our Illusion Rooms must be seen to be believed and the two-storied Great Maze, the world's first 'modern-styled' maze, is a fascinating challenge for the whole family.
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- +64 3 443 7489
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- 188 Wanaka Luggate, Hwy 84, Wanaka, New Zealand
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REALM VR - Wanaka
REALM VR - Wanaka
Discover a whole new universe, become part of your game, explore the world, with REALM, the world is literally at your fingertips. Enjoy one of our cutting edge experiences on our Infinity Platforms. At REALM, you're not just watching, - you're immersed! Play with friends or watch, as they navigate the experience on our live streaming screens.
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- 0800 733 7455 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 31 Dunmore St, Wanaka, New Zealand
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RETRO DUB - Queenstown / Wanaka
RETRO DUB - Queenstown / Wanaka
With a range of Chauffuer driven classic Kombi's for transportation with a cool retro twist, Retro Dub's V-Dubs are real people magnets, and always bring smiles wherever they go. Make a big impact and leave many unique and special memories with one of our classic cars that enhance any occasion!
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- +64 27 229 1052
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- 8 Styx River Place, Christchurch, New Zealand
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RIDGELINE ADVENTURES - Lake Wanaka
RIDGELINE ADVENTURES - Lake Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Get well off the beaten track with our authentic 4WD and photography tours through a genuine New Zealand alpine farm overlooking picturesque Lake Wanaka surrounded by glistening snow-capped peaks and glaciers. An absolute highlight of your New Zealand holiday.
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- +64 27 390 2152
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- +64 27 602 4018
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- 0800 234 000 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 11 Sandy's Lane RD2, Wanaka, New Zealand
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