Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance from Edgewater Resort Hotel and other scenic attractions - and major cities?
- Christchurch: 5 hours drive time.
- Mt Cook: 2.5 hours drive time
- Hokitika: 6 hours drive time
- Franz Josef: 4 hours drive time
- Fox Glacier: 3.5 hours via Haast Pass drive time
- Queenstown: 1 hour via the Crown Range or 1 hour 20 mins via Kawarau Gorge SH6 drive time
- Milford Sound: 4.5 hours drive time
- Dunedin: 3 hours 30 mins drive time
Please note these travelling times do not include any stops.
Without a car how do we reach Edgewater Resort Hotel?
- Air New Zealand flight available Christchurch to Wanaka.
- Door to door shuttle with Alpine Coachlines ex Wanaka airport. Ph: 03 443 7966 to book.
- Door to door shuttle with Wanaka Connexions ex Wanaka airport. Ph: 03 4439122 to book.
- Door to door shuttle with Wanaka Connexions ex Queenstown airport. 60 minute drive. Daily service, three pickups.
- Door to door shuttle with Wanaka Connexions from/to Dunedin and Christchurch.
- Queenstown airport - Wanaka airport commuter service with Aspiring Air. Reservations necessary.
- Daily scheduled coach services ex Christchurch, Mt Cook, Dunedin, Queenstown, Te Anau.
Do guest rooms have computer/email access?
- Yes. Wireless internet connection is available in all guest rooms. Emails may also be sent / received via Reception. Receiving address: reservations@edgewater.co.nz
- A computer is available at reception for email/internet access. You can use Surfspot as a pre-paid service or charge it directly to your credit card. Pre paid cards available from reception.
What are the Check In/Out Times?
- Check In Time is: 1400 hours (2p.m.)
- Check Out Time is: 1100 hours (11a.m.)