Lake Wanaka - Live the Life Lake Wanaka - Live the Life

Enjoy our affordable budget family accommodation situated at Lake Wanaka in New Zealand's beautiful South Island, an area that offers unspoilt natural beauty and a variety of things to do and see. Wanaka is a favourite holiday destination all year round attracting skiers in the winter season and those who come to enjoy the beautiful lakes and rivers in the warmer months.



We are an affordable motel that can offer backpacker prices and we are set in a very quiet location enjoying mountain views, including the Treble Cone ski field. We are an ideal base for exploring Wanaka as we are situated 1.5kms from the town centre, a short 15minute stroll into town or t
o the lake.

There are endless things to do in Wanaka ranging from navigating the many walks and bike rides in the surrounding areas and enjoying the wine trails offering wine enthusiasts enjoyable touring days. A growing number of restaurants and cafes offer innovative food all year round and, for the more adventurous, there are many high-adrenaline adventure sports such as skiing, heli-biking or canyoning.


Manuka Cresent Motel, Wanaka/NZ
Manuka Crescent Motel in Summer

Places of interest to visit during your stay include the world-famous Puzzling World, the Warbirds Museum, the local/quaint Paridiso Cinema with its couches and gourmet bistro, including 4 local ski fields (Cardona, Treble Cone, The Snowfarm, & The SnowPark), the award-winning Wanaka Beerworks and many more. For more information on Lake Wanaka, go to www.lakewanaka.co.nz

Your hosts Andrea & Richard Gibbins invite you to experience 'life the way it should be'.