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Flights & Travel VisaFlights & Travel Visa

We recommend flying into Queenstown Airport: https://www.queenstownairport.co.nz/ You can check travel documentation requirements on the NZ Immigration website here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas If you are an Australian citizen, you do not need a visa before you travel to New Zealand (more information here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/your-journey-to-new-zealand/before-you-travel-to-new-zealand)

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Getting to WanakaGetting to Wanaka

Wānaka is just over an hour’s drive from Queenstown. There are plenty of options available: Car hire: A number of companies based in Queenstown offer car rental. The site below includes on-site car hire companies that have service desks inside the Queenstown Airport terminal, as well as those that have offices nearby: https://www.queenstownairport.co.nz/transport/rental-cars Shuttle: Buses depart from Queenstown airport to Wanaka at: 9:15AM, 11:15AM, 2:45PM and 5:00PM. Book online at https://www.ritchies.co.nz/queenstown Transfer services: We recommend Wanaka Transfers & Yello. Wanaka Transfers: https://wanakatransfers.co.nz/ Yello: https://yello.co.nz/ Hiring a car is our top recommendation as Wānaka has taxis but no public transport. Useful information about getting to Wanaka is available on the Lake Wanaka website: https://www.lakewanaka.co.nz/plan-your-trip/getting-to-wanaka/

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Taxi InformationTaxi Information

Wanaka has two taxi companies: Wana Taxi 0800 926 282 https://www.wanataxi.co.nz/bookings Yello 0800 443 5555 https://yello.co.nz/taxi/

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AccommodationAccommodation

We recommend staying in Wānaka town centre as it is close to the beautiful lakefront and is a very walkable area. Holiday homes are a popular option: Airbnb Bachcare Wanaka Selection Release Wanaka: Luxury holiday homes Additionally, these hotels have been suggested: Edgewater Resort- Close to the lake and The Rippon Hall Club Wyndham Wanaka- Close to The Rippon Hall Wanaka Homestead- B&B accommodation The Moorings Lakeside Apartments- If 5 groups stay here and use the code 'Arabella & Kieran's wedding' there will be a 10% discount on the stay Marina Terrace Apartments

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For the Small HumansFor the Small Humans

Tots on Tour Items for hire in Queenstown. Making travelling with the little ones easier https://www.totsontour.co.nz/ Lake Wanaka Babysitting Casual and event babysitters and nannies in the area https://www.lakewanakababysitting.co.nz/home.html

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Things to do in WanakaThings to do in Wanaka

Located in the spectacular alps of the South Island, New Zealand, visitors from around the world are drawn to the Wānaka region by its outstanding beauty. Stroll the streets and be inspired by galleries, stylish shops and be spoilt for choice with a great selection of cool cafes, excellent restaurants, craft breweries, award-winning wineries and an artisan distillery. We've compiled a list of our favourite places and activities in Wanaka. Check out the "Things To Do" tab on this site. We'll continue to update this as we find new favourites. Please feel free to contact us for any tips or ideas. We will be in NZ from the 19th of April.