Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lake Hayes has to offer.

How to Get to Lake Hayes

Plane

When flying to Lake Hayes, you’ll arrive at Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Lake Hayes include Air India, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest flight to Lake Hayes from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Hayes is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 14 km from Lake Hayes. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

When flying to Lake Hayes, you’ll arrive at Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Lake Hayes include Air India, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest flight to Lake Hayes from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Hayes is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 14 km from Lake Hayes. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Lake Hayes

DUDDunedin
ZQNQueenstown Intl

Airlines serving Lake Hayes

British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Hayes

Most booked hotels in Lake Hayes

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$186+
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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$181+
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$226+
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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$156+
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Hiring a car in Lake Hayes

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47.

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