Directions & Transport
The journey's almost as good as the destination.
Wanaka Airport is 10km from Lake Wanaka township on State Highway 6 at Luggate. Wanaka is easy to reach by road, bus or air.
Wanaka Airport is 10km from Lake Wanaka township on State Highway 6 at Luggate. Wanaka is easy to reach by road, bus or air.
International airports are situated at Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown. Scheduled flights into Queenstown can be arranged through Air New Zealand and Jetstar from cities around New Zealand. From Queenstown to Wanaka your travel can be by car, coach or charter aircraft. Charter flights will operate from several locations around New Zealand.
Private aircraft may fly directly into Wanaka Airport click here to register, a special NOTAM will be issued for the 2026 Airshow.
Wanaka Helicopters offers convenient helicopter transfers to Warbirds Over Wanaka with departures from Queenstown and Cromwell. Click Here for more information
Distances from other townships are as follows:
Alexandra 86kms, Christchurch 431kms, Cromwell 55kms, Dunedin 280kms, Invercargill 307kms, Oamaru 236kms, Omarama 113kms, Queenstown 120kms, Timaru 280kms, Twizel 130kms. Allow extra travelling time for delays on Airshow days.
Reservation must be made direct with Interislander online at https://www.interislander.co.nz
+64 3 443 5555 or 0800 443 5555
[email protected]
https://yello.co.nz/event-transport/
Wanaka Pre-booked return transport:
$40 from the Lakefront Bus Stop (100 Ardmore Street).
Wanaka Cash / Eftpos sales on the day:
$45 from the Lakefront Bus Stop (100 Ardmore Street).
On-the-day sales are subject to availability. We recommend that you pre-book your seat to secure your transport booking.
Departure times, from the Lakefront Bus Stop (100 Ardmore Street).
07:00
…then every half-hour until:
11:30
…then every hour until:
14:30
Return transport to Wanaka will run throughout each day of the event on a first-come, first-served basis.
The last return bus will depart from Warbirds at 5:30pm.
Services will depart on schedule, so please ensure that you are ready at least 10 minutes before your departure time.
The Below schedule will be running from Alexandra, Clyrd Cromwell Queenstown and Arrowtown.
Alexandra/Clyde/Cromwell
8.30am – departing from the bus stop outside the Alexandra Museum (21 Centennial Avenue)
8.40am - departing from Outside the Night & Day, 62 Sunderland St Clyde
9am – departure from the Lode Lane, Cromwell
9.30am – arriving at Wanaka Airport
4.15pm – Departing from the Wanaka Airport
4.45pm – Dropping off at Lode Lane, Cromwell
5.15pm – dropping off Outside the Night & Day, 62 Sunderland St, Clyde
5.30pm – Dropping off at the bus stop outside the Alexandra Museum,
Queenstown/Arrowtown
8 am – departing the Athol St Carpark, Queenstown
8.15am – Departing from the bus stop opposite Queenstown Top 10 Holiday Park, Arthurs Point Road
8.45am – Departing from the Ramshaw Lane Bus Stop, Arrowtown
9.45am - Arriving at the Wanaka Airport
4.15pm – Leaving from the Wanaka Airport
5.15pm – Dropping off at Ramshaw Lane Bus Stop, Arrowtown
5.30 – Dropping off at the bus stop outside the Queenstown Top 10 Holiday Park, Arthurs Point
5.45 – Dropping off at Athol St Carpark, Queenstown
Frankton/Lake Hayes Estate
8.30am – Departing from the Frankton Bus Shelter
8.45am – Departing from the bus stop on the corner of Jones Ave and Twelfth Ave, Lake Hayes Estate
9.45am – Arriving at the Wanaka Airport
4.15pm – Leaving from the Wanaka Airport
5.15pm – Dropping off at the bus stop on the corner of Jones Ave and Twelfth Ave, Lake Hayes Estate
5.30pm – Dropping off at the Frankton Bus Shelter
+64 21 570 520
Private transfers from Wanaka to various destinations including both Wanaka and Queenstown Airports.
+64 3 448 6868
[email protected]
www.centralbus.co.nz/events
Can provide transport and group transport from any South Island destination.
Please contact [email protected] for a quote for your group.
0800 92 62 82
[email protected]
www.wanataxi.co.nz
Professional and friendly service every time - Wanataxi - the locals choice!
+64 (0)27 602 4018
[email protected]
www.reko.co.nz
Reko Private Guides provide hassle-free VIP private transfers to Warbirds Over Wanaka from Wanaka, Cromwell and Queenstown. Our expert local drivers and late model Landrover Discovery vehicles will get you there in complete safety and comfort.
+64 3 443 5555 or 0800 443 5555
[email protected]
www.yello.co.nz
Private Vehicle Hire from Queenstown Airport or from Warbirds & Wanaka.
+64 21 570 520
Private transfers from Wanaka to various destinations including both Wanaka and Queenstown Airports.
+64 3 443 6641 or Barry on +64 274345 233 or Sue on +64 272 443 809
[email protected]
www.wanakarentacar.co.nz
2 Brownston St, Wanaka
Queenstown Airport pick up and drop offs can be arranged with our driver service – extra charges apply
Wanaka Airport pick up and drop offs can also be arranged – extra charges apply
All ranges of vehicles including 8 and 10 seaters.
+64 3 443 6050
[email protected]
http://www.adventurerentals.co.nz/
51 Brownston Street, Wanaka
FREE Wanaka Airport Pick Up and Drop Off! Book Online at our website - click on the link above OR call our office and we will assist with any queries. Full range of vehicles available from a small car right up to 12 seater Vans!
