At a glance: 4-star · Since 2003 · Renovated 2014 · 15 rooms
Near: Mount Iron Track · 14 min walk
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The motel has its own Restaurant, so you can eat right on site. Just outside, you'll find WanaFusion, Paloma Taqueria, Mowgli Food Truck, and Stacked & Loaded, all within a short walk. The Food Truck Park Wanaka and Alleyway Emporium are also nearby for a casual bite. For a sit-down meal, Edgewater Restaurant is a short drive away. You can also walk to the town centre, where more cafés and restaurants line Ardmore Street.
The Alpine Motel sits on Ardmore Street, Wanaka's main road, just a short walk from the town centre and Lake Wanaka. You are close to everyday conveniences like Wanaka Unichem Pharmacy, Wanaka Minimart, and an ATM. The area is walkable, with Mount Iron Track a 14-minute walk away and Puzzling World 21 minutes on foot. The Wānaka Willow Tree is a 23-minute stroll, while the Wānaka Lavender Farm is 3.8 km out. For further sights like Roys Peak Lookout or the National Transport & Toy Museum, you would need transport. The hotel's own Restaurant offers on-site dining, and nearby spots like WanaFusion and Paloma Taqueria are within easy reach.
From Wanaka Airport (WKA), the motel is about 8 km away, so a taxi or ride-hailing service is the straightforward option. If you fly into Queenstown Airport, it's roughly a one-hour drive to Wanaka, with rental cars, shuttles, and bus services available. InterCity and Ritchies Transport run daily buses from Queenstown to Wanaka, taking about 1 hour 45 minutes, and the Wanaka bus station is about 550 metres from the motel. For a direct transfer, a pre-booked shuttle or taxi from the airport will bring you right to 7 Ardmore Street.
In the evening, you can walk to the Wānaka Willow Tree (23 min) or Mount Iron Track (14 min) for a relaxed outing. The hotel's own Restaurant is a convenient option for dinner. Nearby, WanaFusion, Paloma Taqueria, and The Food Truck Park Wanaka offer varied dining, and Alleyway Emporium is a café for a lighter bite. For a livelier night, the town center is a short stroll away, with bars and eateries along Ardmore Street. You can also book an evening tour like the Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure or a scenic flight from Wanaka Airport.
Alpine Motel is a great base for exploring Wanaka. You can walk to Mount Iron Track in 14 minutes, Puzzling World in 21 minutes, and the Wānaka Willow Tree in 23 minutes. The town center and Lake Wanaka are just a short stroll away, so you can easily reach shops and the lakefront. For farther sights like Wānaka Lavender Farm (3.8 km) or Roys Peak Lookout (7.2 km), you will need a car or a ride. The motel's own restaurant is handy for a meal before heading out. From here, you can also join tours like the Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure or a Milford Sound flight.
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Puzzling World
1.6 km away · 188 Wanaka-Luggate Highway, Wanaka, Wānaka 9382, New Zealand
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