Directions & Transport

The journey's almost as good as the destination.

Wanaka Airport is 10km from Lake Wanaka township on State Highway 6 at Luggate. Wanaka is easy to reach by road, bus or air.


AIR   ROAD   COACH / BUS   FERRY   TAXI/PRIVATE TRANSFER   RENTAL CARS

Air

International airports are situated at Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown. Scheduled flights into Queenstown can be arranged through Air New Zealand and Jetstar from cities around New Zealand. From Queenstown to Wanaka your travel can be by car, coach or charter aircraft. Charter flights will operate from several locations around New Zealand.

Private aircraft may fly directly into Wanaka Airport. Further information will be available nearer the time, a special  NOTAM will be issued for the 2026 Airshow.

  


Road

Distances from other townships are as follows:

Alexandra 86kms, Christchurch 431kms, Cromwell 55kms, Dunedin 280kms, Invercargill 307kms, Oamaru 236kms, Omarama 113kms, Queenstown 120kms, Timaru 280kms, Twizel 130kms. Allow extra travelling time for delays on Airshow days.


High Res IIl logo Interislander  

Interislander Ferry

Reservation must be made direct with Interislander online at https://www.interislander.co.nz

 


Coach/Bus

Scheduled services and charters will operate from towns within the South Island. Contact travel agents or i-Site offices for details.

   

yello!

03 441 4471

+64 3 443 5555 or 0800 443 5555
[email protected]
https://yello.co.nz/event-transport/

Shuttle service details will be available here nearer the time

Ritchies Wanaka

03 441 4471
www.ritchies.co.nz/wanaka

Shuttle services details will be available here nearer the time

 

Wanaka Transfers

+64 21 570 520 

[email protected] 

www.wanakatransfers.co.nz

Private transfers from Wanaka to various destinations including both Wanaka and Queenstown Airports.

 


Go Bus Central

+64 3 448 6868 
[email protected]
www.centralbus.co.nz/events

Can provide transport and group transport from any South Island destination.
Please contact [email protected] for a quote for your group.


Taxi/Private Transfer


WANA-TAXI

0800 92 62 82
[email protected]
www.wanataxi.co.nz

Professional and friendly service every time - Wanataxi - the locals choice!


Reko Private Guides

+64 (0)27 602 4018
[email protected]
www.reko.co.nz

Reko Private Guides provide hassle-free VIP private transfers to Warbirds Over Wanaka from Wanaka, Cromwell and Queenstown. Our expert local drivers and late model Landrover Discovery vehicles will get you there in complete safety and comfort. 


Yello! - Wanaka Cab

+64 3 443 5555 or 0800 443 5555 
[email protected]
www.yello.co.nz

Private Vehicle Hire from Queenstown Airport or from Warbirds & Wanaka.

 

Wanaka Transfers

+64 21 570 520 

[email protected] 

www.wanakatransfers.co.nz

Private transfers from Wanaka to various destinations including both Wanaka and Queenstown Airports.




Rental Cars


Wanaka Rentacar

+64 3 443 6641 or Barry on +64 274345 233 or Sue on +64 272 443 809
[email protected]
www.wanakarentacar.co.nz
2 Brownston St, Wanaka

Queenstown Airport pick up and drop offs can be arranged with our driver service – extra charges apply
Wanaka Airport pick up and drop offs can also be arranged – extra charges apply
All ranges of vehicles including 8 and 10 seaters.


Adventure Rentals

+64 3 443 6050 
[email protected]
http://www.adventurerentals.co.nz/
51 Brownston Street, Wanaka

FREE Wanaka Airport Pick Up and Drop Off!  Book Online at our website - click on the link above OR call our office and we will assist with any queries. Full range of vehicles available from a small car right up to 12 seater Vans!