Lake Hayes travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lake Hayes

Lake Hayes is a must-see destination in Otago, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lake Hayes to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Lake Hayes

Plane

When flying to Lake Hayes, you’ll arrive at Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Lake Hayes include Alaska Airlines, Finnair and Emirates. The shortest flight to Lake Hayes from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Hayes is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 8 miles from Lake Hayes. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

When flying to Lake Hayes, you’ll arrive at Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Lake Hayes include Alaska Airlines, Finnair and Emirates. The shortest flight to Lake Hayes from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Hayes is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 8 miles from Lake Hayes. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Lake Hayes

Airlines serving Lake Hayes

British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,274 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,440 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,722 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (55 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (550 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (873 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,787 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,604 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Hayes

Most booked hotels in Lake Hayes

Crowne Plaza Queenstown
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$212+
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$163+
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$190+
Pinewood Lodge
0 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$47+

Hiring a car in Lake Hayes

Expect to pay $2.71 per litre in Lake Hayes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.44 and $43.25.

Expect to pay $2.71 per litre in Lake Hayes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.44 and $43.25.