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Cardrona Hotel
Wanaka
A historic 1863 pub-hotel in the Cardrona Valley, a short drive from Wanaka and the ski fields.
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Boutique hotels in Wanaka
Wanaka is a calmer alternative to Queenstown, with lakeside lodges and views of Mount Aspiring.
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Where to stay in Wanaka
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Whare Kea Lodge
Wanaka
A luxury lodge above Lake Wanaka with views of the lake and Mount Aspiring National Park.
Wanaka sits on the southern shore of Lake Wanaka at the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park. It is smaller and quieter than Queenstown, with hiking, skiing and lake swimming on the doorstep and a handful of well-regarded lodges nearby.
Where to stay
Lakefront lodges have the finest views; the historic pub at Cardrona, in the mountains above town, is an atmospheric stop on the way to the ski fields.
Good to know
Summer brings warm days for swimming and walking; the larches and poplars turn gold in autumn; the ski season runs from June to October.
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Questions about Wanaka
How many boutique hotels are there in Wanaka?
We list 2 boutique hotels in Wanaka, including Cardrona Hotel and Whare Kea Lodge.
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