Wanaka
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By plane
The closest international airport is at Queenstown which services flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, plus domestic flights are handled from Auckland and Christchurch. Wanaka Aiport is also served by at least two flights most days from Christchurch by Air New Zealand.
By Car
Buses from all major cities stop in Wanaka. Timetable. The cheapest option is nakedbus.com- fares on this service start at if you book early enough. Otherwise try listing a ride on a rideshare site like Wanaka based Cooreea and travel here with other people.
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Stuart Landsborough's Puzzling World
Located just outside of town, Puzzling World's major feature is The Great Maze, a 1.5km, two story maze of confusing passages. The site also features dozens of optical illusions and puzzles.
Warbirds Museum
Showcases fighter aircraft and more, featuring the Hurricane, Mustang, LA-9, Vampire and Polikarpov fighters. Tells the story of New Zealand fighter pilots.
Warbirds Over Wanaka
An air show held every second Easter long weekend (last was in 2008). See over 50 aircraft from the biplanes of WWI, the stars of WWII, the Korea fighters and the jets of Vietnam. Also military vehicles and Harley Davidson motor cycles.
Wanaka Beer Works
Located at Wanaka Transport Museum. Learn about the brewing process and sample a brew or two in the tasting room.
Wanaka Autumn Arts Festival
This celebration of the arts occurs every year in late March.
January - April
October - December
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