Lake Wanaka – Planning a Trip?
Build your day-by-day itinerary in the Tripomatic app.
Featured Lists
Hiking and Viewpoints
Explore the diverse terrain of the Southern Alps through this collection of trails and viewpoints. The selection includes the famous Roys Peak track, known for its steep ascent and vistas of Mount Aspiring National Park, alongside the Mount Iron loop, which offers 360-degree views of the Wānaka basin. Hikers can also tackle the Isthmus Peak trail to see both Lake Wānaka and Lake Hāwea from a single ridgeline, or visit the multi-tiered Twin Falls near Glendhu Bay.
7 places
Camping & Caravan Sites
This selection features diverse camping options across the Wanaka and Lake Hawea regions, ranging from fully equipped holiday parks near the town center to remote Department of Conservation (DOC) sites. Facilities include sanitary dump stations at Lake Outlet and Glendu Bay, while wilderness locations like Boundary Creek and Kidds Bush provide basic shelters and latrines. For hikers, the Sawyer Burn Hut offers high-country accommodation accessible via local trails, complementing the riverside sites near the Clutha River.
10 places
Lake Wanaka — Map
Climate & when to visit
Practical information
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar NZD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 111
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType I
- Languages
- English, Māori
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +64
Tours & Activities
Lake Wanaka – Plan Your Days
Turn the places from this guide into a real itinerary, with smart routing, time estimates, and everything you need for a perfect trip.
Related destinations
Other Destinations
Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata, Wikipedia, Tripomatic, Official websites. Tours by GetYourGuide. We earn commission from bookings.