Location and Arrival Logistics
Wānaka, is an easy 1-hour transfer from the nearest international airport in Queenstown. There is a public airport bus three times a day that arrives in central Wanaka. From here, we can arrange a pick-up or taxis to bring you to Kea Lodge. If your arrival into Queenstown does not align with this service, it is possible to arrange a private transfer direct to the door of the Lodge. Let us know if you need any help making these arrangements.
Our trips and courses start at the Wānaka Mountain Guides Base right next door, making it convenient on the first morning.
Lodge Facilities
- Breakfast provisions: Please help yourself to breakfast during your stay. This includes tea, coffee, muesli, oats, toast, spreads, and milk.
- Laundry: On-site washing and drying machines are available throughout the duration of your stay.
Local Amenities and Surroundings
From the Lodge, it is an easy 10-minute walk down to the local Albert Town commercial precinct. This hub features a small Four Square grocery store, takeaways, the popular Albert Town Tavern for casual meals/drinks, and the Pembroke Patisserie for fresh morning espresso and baked goods. Venturing slightly further into the Northlake neighbourhood and the Monkey Farm cafe offering drinks, lunches, and full dinners.
Supermarkets and gear: A larger supermarkets and the regional outdoor retail specialist MT Outdoors is a brief 5-minute drive or a flat 15-minute bike ride towards town, positioned right off Sir Tim Wallace Drive within the Three Parks Commercial Centre.
Walking and biking tracks: Albert Town is surrounded by walking tracks, looping up over the scenic viewpoint of Mount Iron and along the margins of the Clutha and Cardrona Rivers. Local biking tracks include the Outlet Track, Upper Clutha, and Deans Bank single-tracks.
Room Configuration
| Room | Bed Arrangements | Bathroom |
|---|---|---|
| Aoraki | Twin king singles (can be configured as a king layout) | Private Ensuite |
| Tititea | Queen bed | Shared Bathroom |
| Tutoko | Twin beds | Shared Bathroom |
Total Capacity: 5 beds across the property, comfortably sleeping up to 6 guests.
Checking Out
- Departure: At the conclusion of your stay, please vacate your room by 10:00 am.
- Storage: If you need to safely store luggage whilst away on a trip or course, please bring those items into the main gear room before departure.
