Wanaka travel guide
Wanaka Tourism | Wanaka Guide
You're Going to Love Wanaka
With a population of 4,428, Wanaka is a must-see destination in Otago, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wanaka to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Wanaka
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wanaka in January, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Wanaka, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Wanaka
Plane
Although Wanaka doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 48 km from Wanaka. The shortest flight to Wanaka from India departs from Kolkata and takes around 31h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Wanaka is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 307 km from Wanaka. You’ll find branches of Apex and Budget, among others, in Christchurch.
Airlines serving Wanaka
Where to stay in Wanaka
Average rates range from around ₹ 18,534 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 58,228 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wanaka
Most booked hotels in Wanaka
Hiring a car in Wanaka
Expect to pay ₹ 152 per litre in Wanaka (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,821 and ₹ 2,428.