At a glance: 5-star · Since 2002 · 21 rooms
Near: Mount Iron Track · 18 min walk
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The hotel has its own Restaurant, so you can eat on site. For more choices, many Wanaka restaurants and cafes are within a five minute walk of the apartments. You can try Kika, Gusto Chinese Restaurant, Thai Siam, Speights Ale House, Francesca's Italian Kitchen, Kai Whakapai Café and Bar Restaurant, Ritual Espresso Café Restaurant, The Spice Room, Bambina by giovi, Shinaburo Korean Eating House, Lake Bar, Sofi Mediterranean bar & grill, Tititea Steak House, Muttonbird, ARC, or Bistro Gentil, which is a five minute drive. WanaFeed also delivers many local take-aways to your apartment.
Lakeside Apartments sits right by the lake in central Wanaka, with the town's shops, cafés, and restaurants just a short stroll away. The Wānaka Willow Tree is a 20-minute walk along the water, and Mount Iron Track starts 18 minutes from your door. Puzzling World is 2.0 km out, and the lavender farm is 4.2 km, so those are easy trips by car or bike. The area is walkable and scenic, with the lakefront and mountain views right outside. For longer outings, the town is a good spot to join tours like the Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure or a Mou Waho Island cruise.
From Queenstown Airport, the closest international airport, you can take a direct SkyDrive Airport Express bus to the Wanaka lakefront, which is about a 50-meter walk from the hotel. The bus runs four times daily and takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes. Alternatively, a taxi or private transfer takes about 49 minutes for the 64 km drive. Local companies like WanaTaxi and Yello offer private airport transfers. If you prefer to drive, rental cars are available at the airport, and the route over the Crown Range is scenic.
In the evening, you can walk to the lakefront, just a stone's throw away, and enjoy the views. The hotel's own Restaurant is a convenient option for dinner. For a drink or a bite, nearby spots include Lake Bar, Kai Whakapai Café and Bar Restaurant, and Speights Ale House, all within a short walk. You could also stroll to the Wānaka Willow Tree, a 20-minute walk, for a peaceful evening by the water. If you want to venture further, Puzzling World is 2.0 km away, though you'd need a short drive or taxi to get there.
Lakeside Apartments is a great base for exploring Wanaka. You can walk to Mount Iron Track in 18 minutes and the Wānaka Willow Tree in 20 minutes, both easy from your door. Puzzling World is 2.0 km away, a short drive or bike ride, while Wānaka Lavender Farm is 4.2 km and Roys Peak Lookout is 6.9 km, so plan for a car or taxi for those. The town center is compact and walkable, with the lakefront and shops close by. For farther sights like the National Transport & Toy Museum at 8.8 km, a local taxi or your own vehicle works well. You can also join tours like the Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure or bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails from town.
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