Beach near Wanaka, New Zealand

Wanaka Travel Guide

New Zealand

Wanaka is a small town in New Zealand, with a population of 4,428. It sits inland in the South Island and uses New Zealand time.

Travellers arriving by air can use Wanaka Airport, also known by its code, WKA. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so Wanaka is not a beach destination; plan instead around its inland setting and seasonal mountain climate.

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Local time

4,428

Population

11,760 miles away

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Weather in Wanaka

Sun

12°

Mon

12°

Tue

11°

Know before you go

Pays in NZD

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 111

Dial code +64

Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.

Best time to visit Wanaka

Jan

23°9

Feb

22°7

Mar

19°12

Apr

16°10

May

12°11

Jun

7°10

Jul

7°7

Aug

9°11

Sep

12°18

Oct

14°16

Nov

18°11

Dec

20°16

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Wanaka

  1. New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum

    museum

    0.1 km

  2. Crossfire Wanaka

    amusement park

    0.3 km

  3. National Transport & Toy Museum

    history museum

    0.4 km

  4. The Artist's House - NZ

    art gallery

    3 km

  5. Artē Collective

    art gallery

    3.6 km

Getting there

Wanaka Airport · 0 km

Frequently asked Questions

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