Wanaka holiday rentals

Delight in the lakeside landscape of Wanaka

The lake and mountains create a pretty picture of Wanaka. This city's skiing, hiking and restaurants attract many visitors, as does its romantic and walkable location. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a trip with friends or a romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of holiday homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.

Activities and attractions in Wanaka

Are you hoping to find attractions to visit while you're in the area? You'll be sure to enjoy Wanaka for its skiing and hiking. Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Wanaka a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:

• Rippon Vineyard (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
• Wanaka Lavender Farm (2.3 mi / 3.7 km)
• Treble Cone Ski Area (12.8 mi / 20.6 km)
• Snow Farm New Zealand (12.9 mi / 20.7 km)
• Cardrona Alpine Resort (15.6 mi / 25.1 km)
• Wanaka Golf Club (0.2 mi / 0.3 km)

Exploring the mountains and other natural features in Wanaka

Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Wanaka. Here are a few of the area's most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:

• Wanaka Lavender Farm (2.3 mi / 3.7 km)
• Lake Wanaka (11.7 mi / 18.8 km)
• Lake Hawea (17.5 mi / 28.2 km)
• Lake Dunstan (20.6 mi / 33.2 km)
• Pembroke Park (0.4 mi / 0.7 km)
• Mount Iron Lookout (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)

Seasonal weather in Wanaka

Travellers enjoy Wanaka for its skiing. If you're interested in winter sports, you might consider visiting in January, February, March or April, when snowfall averages 0 cm and temperatures average 3°C.

How to get to and around Wanaka

The nearest airport is in Wanaka (WKA), located 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you might consider flying into Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.), which is 30 mi (48.2 km) away.