Summer 101 - Transport & Parking

Details regarding parking options and getting around the district over summer.

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Getting around the district

Don’t spend your summer break stuck in traffic! It’s our busiest time of year and that always means more cars on the roads trying to get to the best spots. It’s always a bit of a crazy time but if more of us try some of these tips, even just occasionally, it might make things a bit less hectic out there.

  • Avoid peak travel times, or even consider ditching the car for shorter journeys where possible.

  • Choose different modes of transport to ease congestion on our roads – we have plenty of beautiful trails to get you from A to B!

  • Consider using the bus to travel around Whakatipu – it's cheap and easy plus no parking planning involved!  

  • Always allow extra time for your journey over this period and avoid getting ‘hangry’ or worse, dehydrated, by making sure you keep plenty of snacks and water in the car – just in case you get stuck for a while.

And as always, plan ahead for your journey by using Waka Kotahi’s journey planner app.

Overflow parking

Sleigh your parking game this holiday season by using our free overflow parking areas.

  • Wānaka Showgrounds: Monday 18 December - Friday 12 January 2024 (all day parking).

  • Queenstown Primary School (Robins Road): Wednesday 20 December - Sunday 21 January 2024 (max 2 hours parking).

Other parking options can be found on our parking page.