Oceania · Lake
Wanaka
Queenstown's quieter neighbour, with better hiking and fewer crowds.
- Place
- Otago · New Zealand · NZ
- World region
- Oceania
- Type
- Lake
- ID
- DST-0287
Why go
Queenstown's quieter neighbour, with better hiking and fewer crowds.
Wanaka has comparable alpine scenery to Queenstown with a calmer town and excellent day hikes. Roys Peak is the signature and starts before dawn.
Signature experiences
- Roys Peak sunrise hike
- That Wanaka Tree
- Rob Roy Glacier track
Interest tags
hikinglakemountainsphotographyskiing
Good for
HikersPhotographersCouples
Pairs well with
Best months
Dec-Mar · Jun-Aug (ski)
Avoid months
Apr-May · Sep-Nov (shoulder)
Ideal stay
3 days
Nearest airport
ZQN · Queenstown International
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Premium
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
NZ
