Luggate

Travel Guide

National Transport & Toy Museum showing interior views and heritage elements
Warbirds & Wheels showing heritage elements and interior views
Wanaka Beerworks which includes drinks or beverages
Warbirds & Wheels featuring heritage elements and interior views
Warbirds & Wheels showing heritage elements and interior views
Embrace the outdoors by hiking through mountainous regions, skiing alpine slopes and zipping across a river in a speed boat at this South Island town.

Look forward to year-round outdoor adventures with a visit to Luggate, a small rural town surrounded by mountains, countryside and vineyards.

Walk, cycle or jog along the Upper Clutha River Track, an 11.5-mile (18.5-kilometer) route between Luggate and Albert Town. Cover the entire course or just sections such as the 3-mile (5-kilometer) Cardrona River to Stevensons Road track. Go past the network of century-old gold mining workings and through the Rekos Point Conservation Area.

Drive southwest from the town for about 45 minutes to reach the Cardrona Alpine Resort, a summer and winter mountain playground. Hit the beginner, intermediate or advanced slopes on skis or a snowboard from June to October. The white-covered terrain extends for 988 acres (400 hectares), and the average annual snowfall is 9.5 feet (2.9 meters). Other activities include ski and snowboard lessons and tubing.

During the summer, explore the rugged landscape on a hiking or mountain biking adventure. Navigate a downhill race track on a three-wheeled motorized mountain cart and treat yourself to a picnic at the summit of the mountain.

Swap land for water and head for the lakeside resort town of Wanaka. Go on a self-guided kayak tour of Lake Wanaka, then turn up the speed dial for a jet boat ride on the fast-flowing Clutha River.

For more fun on the water, make tracks for nearby Lake Hawea. Swim, kayak and kite surf then cool off on the beach.

After your intrepid outdoor excursions, unwind with a drink in one of the local wineries or craft breweries. Try pinot noir at the Aitken's Folly Vineyard. Sample gin, whiskey and other spirits made with alpine water from Mount Cardrona at the Cardrona Distillery. Go on a tour of Wanaka Beerworks, a microbrewery with two ranges of handcrafted beer.

Reach Luggate by flying into Queenstown Airport, the closest international gateway. Then drive or take the bus for the 45-mile (72-kilometer) journey to your vacation destination of natural splendor and outdoor pursuits.

Edgewater
Edgewater
4.5 out of 5
54 Sargood Drive, Wanaka
$180 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$208 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Stayed one night at Edgewater and wished we could have stayed longer. Stayed in a 1 bedroom suite a d had everything we needed including washer dryer machine. Great views out across lawn and short walk to lake. Will stay next time we visit for sure!"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Edgewater
Archway Motel & Chalets
Archway Motel & Chalets
3 out of 5
64 Hedditch Street, Wanaka
Stay at this 3-star motel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Wānaka ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (355 reviews)
A Wonderful Stay
"We had a wonderful stay! The manager and staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making our family feel right at home. The room was clean and comfortable, and the whole experience was relaxing. Highly recommend this place to anyone — we’ll definitely be back when we get the chance!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Archway Motel & Chalets
Wanaka Hotel
Wanaka Hotel
3 out of 5
71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$131 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (676 reviews)
Excellent ust service and a comfortable and clean.
"An old hotel but well maintained. Noise from room above disturbed sleep. Convenient for town and the lake with a partial view of the mountains. Parking and WiFi were excellent."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Wanaka Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
 Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago
Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago
5 out of 5
15-23 Perriam Place, Cromwell, Mount Pisa
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Mount Pisa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (945 reviews)
Try the Villas
"Nice spot just out of Cromwell when you want to get away from the busyness of Queenstown or Wanaka"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Marsden Lake Resort Central Otago
Alpine Motel
Alpine Motel
3.5 out of 5
7 Ardmore Street, Wanaka
Stay at this 3.5-star golf aparthotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (686 reviews)
"Good value"

Reviewed on May 30, 2025

Alpine Motel
Clearbrook Motels Wanaka
Clearbrook Motels Wanaka
4 out of 5
72 Helwick Street, corner Upton Street, Wanaka
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (399 reviews)
"I was not sure what to expect, but we were happy with our choice. When we arrived we upgraded to a one bedroom from a junior. The extra space was nice. A big plus - washer and dryer and soap provided. The location is also perfect for roaming rhe town on foot."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

Clearbrook Motels Wanaka
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Loved this area and will return. Much better than Queenstown for us!

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