Travel

The days of excess baggage charges are over thanks to Challenge Wanaka's airline partner, Emirates. All Challenge Wanaka athletes will receive free bike carriage and additional excess baggage limits when flying with Emirates. To take advantage of this exclusive offer, contact Challenge Wanaka's official travel agent, United Travel Wanaka on +64 3 443 7414 or fiona@unitedtravel.co.nz. Visit Emirates for information on their network and services.

Take advantage of group discount bookings through Challenge Wanaka's official travel agent, United Travel Wanaka. Available on flights, car hire and accommodation, they can arrange a hassle-free trip to Wanaka from wherever you are in the world at great value rates. Click here to email them your enquiry.

JUCY Rentals is New Zealand's favourite and most trusted car rental and campervan hire company. JUCY can get you zipping to Lake Wanaka for a few days or a few weeks. All Challenge Wanaka athletes get 10% off JUCY Rentals - click here for further information

Independent Travel to Lake Wanaka

By Air
Christchurch International Airport - 5 hours
Queenstown Airport - 1 hour
Wanaka Airport – 10 minutes
Shuttle buses and Jucy Rentals available from both airports

By Road
Christchurch – 5 hours
Dunedin – 3.5 hours

By Bus
Wanaka Connexions – from Dunedin and Queenstown
Atomic Shuttles – from Christchurch, Dunedin, West Coast and Queenstown