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Wanaka

Located in the spectacular alps of the South Island, New Zealand, visitors from around the world are drawn to the Wanaka region by its outstanding beauty. The stunning mountain and lakeside setting and proximity to Mt Aspiring National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Area, makes it the ultimate base for outdoor activities.

With four distinct seasons, Wanaka is a year-round destination. Summers are hot and dry - perfect for water-sports, hiking and biking. Winters are cool and crisp with four diverse ski areas offering great options for skiers and snowboarders. Spring is the ideal time to get out and explore the lakeside tracks and trails, and the vibrant colours of autumn are perfect for photography.

It’s not just the outdoor enthusiasts who have plenty to do, 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.

Wanaka is also home to more world class events than most, from international triathlons to music and arts festivals. Warbirds over Wanaka, Festival of Colour, Rhythm & Alps, and the Audi Quattro Winter Games, just to name a few.

Wanaka Holidays

New Zealand holidays visiting Wanaka

New Zealand’s Islands, Geysers & Glaciers

  • Auckland
  • Bay of Islands
  • Rotorua
  • Napier
  • Wellington
  • Marlborough Sounds
  • Kaikoura
  • Christchurch
  • Franz Josef
  • Wanaka
  • Queenstown
  • Hibiscus Coast
  • Maori cultural experience
  • Wellington cable car
  • Cruise Milford Sound

21 Nights from £4865pp

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Best of the South by Motorhome

  • Christchurch
  • Dunedin
  • Queenstown
  • Te Anau
  • Wanaka
  • Lake Tekapo
  • Experience the Freedom of a Motorhome
  • Spend time in Fiordland National Park.
  • Visit exciting and beautiful Queenstown
  • See the beauty of Wanaka & Tekapo

7 Nights from Call Us

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South Island’s Natural Wonders

  • Christchurch
  • Franz Josef
  • Wanaka
  • Queenstown
  • Lake Tekapo
  • Travel on the Tranzalpine Train
  • See beautiful Milford Sound
  • See the impressive Franz Josef Glacier
  • Enjoy free time in Queenstown

9 Nights from £3625pp

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Mountains, Lakes & Sounds of South Island

  • Christchurch
  • Kaikoura
  • Nelson NZ
  • Hokitika
  • Franz Josef
  • Wanaka
  • Queenstown
  • Te Anau
  • Invercargill
  • Dunedin
  • Lake Tekapo
  • Punakaiki’s Pancake Rocks
  • Franz Josef Glacier
  • Fiordland of Te Anau
  • Lake Wanaka

14 Nights from £4555pp

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South Island's Lodges Self Drive Holiday

  • Christchurch
  • Kaikoura
  • Blenheim
  • Abel Tasman
  • Nelson NZ
  • Hotitika
  • Franz Josef
  • Wanaka
  • Queenstown
  • Lake Tekapo

14 Nights from £5810pp

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Highlights of the South Island a Small Group Tour

  • Wellington
  • Nelson NZ
  • Abel Tasman
  • Punakaiki
  • Fox Glacier
  • Wanaka
  • Te Anau
  • Queenstown
  • Christchurch
  • Small Group Escourted Tour
  • Enjoy wine tasting in Marlborough
  • Scenic cruise through Milford Sound
  • Visit the famous Pancake Rocks

13 Nights from £7700pp

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Discover New Zealand a Small Group Tour

  • Auckland
  • Bay of Islands
  • The Coromandel
  • Rotorua
  • Napier
  • Wellington
  • Nelson
  • Abel Tasman
  • Punakaiki
  • Fox Glacier
  • Wanaka
  • Te Anau
  • Queenstown
  • Christchurch
  • Small Group Escourted Tour
  • Visit the spectacular geothermal valley where you will see geysers, mud pools & hot springs
  • Cruise the scenic Milford Sound
  • Learn about Maori culture with a feast and powerful cultural performance

22 Nights from £10190pp

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Wanaka Hotels

Below is a selection of our Wanaka hotels in New Zealand. If you do not see the one that you would prefer below then please ask your TripsBeyond Specialist.

Tin Tub Resort

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Edgewater

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