March 19, 2026
Wanaka, Central Otago
Travel & Accomodation
Travel:
For those of you who are flying in, the closest airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN). From there, it’s a beautiful 1-hour drive to Wanaka over the Crown Range or about 1 hour 20 minutes via the more gentle route through Cromwell. Either way, the scenery is stunning, so take your time and enjoy the ride.
The Rippon Hall is located just a few minutes’ drive from central Wanaka, perched on a hill overlooking the lake and vineyards. It’s easy to get to from town by car or taxi.
Accommodation:
Wanaka has plenty of accommodation options to suit all styles and budgets, from luxury lakeside lodges to cosy motels, apartments, Airbnbs, and charming boutique stays. We recommend booking early, as Wanaka is a popular destination, especially in March.
Here’s a list of accommodations personally recommended by the venue. Be sure to also check out airbnb.co.nz, booking.com and bachcare.co.nz for alternative options.
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Edgewater Hotel - Lake Wanaka, New Zealand
54 Sargood Drive, Wānaka, Otago Region 9305, New Zealand
Hotel
Hotel
Lakeside Apartments
9 Lakeside Road, Wānaka, Otago Region 9305, New Zealand
Apartment
Hotel
Archway Motels & Chalets
64 Hedditch Street, Wānaka, Otago Region 9305, New Zealand
Motel
Hotel
Oakridge Resort Wanaka
20 Studholme Road, Wānaka, Otago Region 9382, New Zealand
Resort
Hotel
West Meadows Motel
44 Cardrona Valley Road, Wānaka, Otago Region 9305, New Zealand
Motel
Hotel
Marina Terrace
65 Lakeside Road, Wānaka, Otago Region 9305, New Zealand
Apartment
Hotel
Club Wyndham Wanaka, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
109 Wanaka Mount Aspiring Road, Wānaka, Otago Region 9305, New Zealand
Hotel
Hotel
Oasis Yurt Lodge
79a Riverbank Road, Wānaka, Otago Region 9382, New Zealand
Private group accommodation - Yurts
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Bella Vista Wanaka Motel Accommodation
2 Dunmore Street, Wānaka, Otago Region 9305, New Zealand
Motel
Hotel
Release Wānaka - Luxury on Studholme
Studholme Road, Wānaka, Otago Region 9305, New Zealand
Luxury Accomodation
Hotel
Buchanan Lodge NZ
370 Buchanan Rise, Glendhu Bay, Wanaka 9382, New Zealand
Lodge
Hotel
Mountain Range Lodge
71E Cardrona Valley Road, Wānaka, Otago Region 9382, New Zealand
Lodge
Hotel
Tin Tub Luxury Lodge
41 Peak View Ridge, Wānaka, Otago Region 9305, New Zealand
Lodge
Hotel
Whare Kea Lodge & Chalet - Wanaka
494 Wanaka Mount Aspiring Road, Wānaka, Otago Region 9343, New Zealand
Lodge
Hotel
Lime Tree Lodge
672 Ballantyne Road, Wānaka, Otago Region 9382, New Zealand
Lodge
Hotel
Wanaka Haven
42 Halliday Road, Wānaka, Otago Region 9382, New Zealand
Luxury private retreat
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Horseshoe Bend Estate
598 Lake Hawea-Albert Town Road, Wānaka, Otago Region 9382, New Zealand
Luxury accommodation - Limited dates available
For all the days along the way