At a glance: 4-star · 9 rooms
Near: Mount Iron Track · 18 min walk
Reviews from
Michael Strong
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Hannah Meads
Kasia Gryżewska
Response from the property
Hi Kasia, thanks for your review! It was great hosting your group. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Arianna Asquini
Response from the property
We agree - we are so lucky to be located in a quiet street just a 5-minute walk from all the action of Wanaka. We are really happy to hear about guests using and enjoying the best little ski dry room in town. We hope to see you on your next ski trip next winter, or maybe sometime in the summer where you can enjoy our bike lock up and the beautiful local trails!
Oscar Davies
Response from the property
Thanks for your review Oscar. Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself. We’d love to host you again on your next trip to Wanaka.
Otis
Response from the property
Thanks for your feedback Otis. We loved hosting you and look forward to seeing you on your next trip to Wānaka!
Coco (Yuzuko)
Response from the property
Hello Coco, thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to give us a review. I will look at the door to your room to see if I can adjust the automatic door closer. All the best with the rest of your trip!
For a meal near Lake Wanaka Lodge, WanaFusion on Ardmore Street serves Asian dishes, and Paloma Taqueria on Helwick Street offers Mexican food. Hook Wānaka - Lake to Plate is a restaurant and café on Monteith Road. The town centre is compact and walkable, so you can easily reach these spots. You will also find other dining options around the lakefront and shops within a short stroll.
The lodge sits on East Tenby Street in central Wānaka, a compact, walkable town. You are an 18-minute walk from Mount Iron Track and 21 minutes from the Wānaka Willow Tree, with Puzzling World 23 minutes away. The town centre, with shops, minimarts and the lakefront, is close by. For longer outings, Wānaka Lavender Farm is 3.8 km and Roys Peak Lookout 7.1 km, so a car or taxi helps reach those. The area is a good mix of easy lakeside strolls and nearby outdoor adventures.
From Wanaka Airport (WKA), the lodge is about 10 km away, roughly a 10-minute drive. You can take a taxi, use a ride-hailing service, or book a private transfer in advance. Wanaka Transfers offers private door-to-door transfers, and Yello! Cabs and Travel provides taxi and airport transfer services. If you are coming from Queenstown Airport, it is about a one-hour drive, with rental cars, shuttles, and bus services available. The town centre is compact and walkable, so once you arrive, the lodge is easy to reach on foot.
In the evening, you can walk to WanaFusion on Ardmore Street for Asian dishes, or Paloma Taqueria on Helwick Street for Mexican food and cocktails. Hook Wānaka - Lake to Plate on Monteith Road is another nearby option for a meal. The town centre is compact and walkable, so you can easily explore the shops and lakefront after dinner. For a longer outing, the Wānaka Willow Tree is a 21-minute walk away and is a lovely spot to visit in the evening light. You could also consider a jet boat adventure on the Clutha River or a water taxi tour to Mou Waho Island for an evening on the water.
Lake Wanaka Lodge is a great base for exploring Wanaka on foot. Mount Iron Track is an 18-minute walk away, the Wānaka Willow Tree is 21 minutes, and Puzzling World is 23 minutes, so you can easily start your days with these sights. For farther adventures like Wānaka Lavender Farm (3.8 km), Roys Peak Lookout (7.1 km), or the National Transport & Toy Museum (8.4 km), you will need a car or a taxi. The town centre is compact and walkable, with most restaurants, shops, and lakefront attractions within easy walking distance. Longer trips, such as to Skydive Wanaka or Wildwire Wanaka, are best reached by vehicle, but the lodge's central location keeps the core of Wanaka right at your doorstep.
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