How to get to Wanaka

Wanaka township is located towards the bottom of New Zealand’s South Island, 428kms from Christchurch and 71kms from Queenstown. There are a few choices to get to Wanaka – Fly directly to Queenstown and drive or get a local transfer to Wanaka or fly into Christchurch and pick up a car and drive to Wanaka. Direct flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne operate into Queenstown one to five times a week.

How to get around

Choose between the 'ski bus' coach or self drive rental car to travel between your accommodation in Wanaka township and the ski areas.

OPTION A: SKI BUS TRAVEL

This is our most popular way to travel between your accommodation and the ski fields. You can sit back, relax and let someone else drive. You don’t have to drive on icy roads and fit chains in freezing conditions. It’s relatively inexpensive (with no petrol & insurance costs) and is an easy way to meet other skiers and to get to know our drivers/ski guides.

■ Value Tours All Inclusive 3 Area Ski Bus Pass.
Value Tours’ Wanaka 3 Area Ski Bus Pass includes all three Wanaka ski areas.

■ Door-To-Door Service.
Each day they pick you up from the door of your accommodation and take you to the ski area of your choice – no walking is involved as we can usually drop you close to the day lodges, then after skiing/boarding, drive you back to your accommodation.

OPTION B: SELF DRIVE RENTAL CAR

Self Drive transport gives you the flexibility to do your own thing – to go where you want when you want. Remember, when doing your costings to allow for petrol and vehicle insurance excess. You may also have to fit chains. Value Tours offers a selection of Rental Car suppliers and vehicle types. > More rental car information.

Many of our clients use Ski Bus travel in the ski resorts and pick up a rental car when finished skiing to do some additional sightseeing at the end of their holiday.