Lake Hawea Travel Guide

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Lake Hawea, Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand. Taken at Lake Hawea Holiday Park
Lake Hawea, Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand. Taken at Lake Hawea Holiday Park
Great place to chill! Stayed for a while and walked along the beach.  I think if I had to pick a place to die at this would be it!
We found a street where it's still autumn - not winter! :) Loving New Zealand's colours!

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The Camp - Lake Hawea

The Camp - Lake Hawea

3.5 out of 5
1208 Makarora-Hawea Road State Highway 6 Lake Hawea
The price is AU$105 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$105
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Lake Hawea. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Peter Fraser Park is located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (326 reviews)
Great friendly feel. Lovely staff, clean amenities, clean bedding.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Camp - Lake Hawea
Lakefront Fantail House

Lakefront Fantail House

Lake Hawea Otago
The price is AU$326 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$326
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Lake Hawea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Peter Fraser Park is located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)
Wheels at Wanaka.
We were here for 3 days It is very Quiet here. Great kitchen with everything to cook with if you want to. Great shower & bed is very comfortable. Nice and warm with the heatpump. Not that fair out of Wanaka. Pub just around the corner. It does meals. # Dislike very creaky floors, It has Sky TV but ...

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Lakefront Fantail House
Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin

Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin

Lake Hawea OTA
The price is AU$248 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$248
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Lake Hawea. Enjoy a garden and patios. Popular attraction Peter Fraser Park is located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
Very cosy little cabin and walkable to the lake. Lovely scenic views!

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lakefront Fantail House

Lakefront Fantail House

Lake Hawea Otago
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Lake Hawea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Peter Fraser Park is located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)
Wheels at Wanaka.
We were here for 3 days It is very Quiet here. Great kitchen with everything to cook with if you want to. Great shower & bed is very comfortable. Nice and warm with the heatpump. Not that fair out of Wanaka. Pub just around the corner. It does meals. # Dislike very creaky floors, It has Sky TV but ...

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Lakefront Fantail House
Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin

Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin

Lake Hawea OTA
Stay at this cabin in Lake Hawea. Enjoy a garden and patios. Popular attraction Peter Fraser Park is located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
Very cosy little cabin and walkable to the lake. Lovely scenic views!

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin
Lakefront House - overlooking Lake Hawea

Lakefront House - overlooking Lake Hawea

Lake Hawea Otago
Stay at this ski holiday home in Lake Hawea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Peter Fraser Park is located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
Great location and amazing views! Having the wood burner was great and kept the whole house toasty.

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Lakefront House - overlooking Lake Hawea
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lake Hawea

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
8
5 - Excellent 47%
4 - Good
7
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 6%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Breathtaking views & incredible food at the Lake Hawea Pub!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great destination for a driving head start when on way to Haast flying into Queenstown. Tranquil setting without the crowds. Would stay again.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Stunningly beautiful lake, with that old kiwi batch feel.

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