Lake Hayes travel guide

Lake Hayes Tourism | Lake Hayes Guide

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 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Lake Hayes include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. 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 14 km 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 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Lake Hayes include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. 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 14 km 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 (4,540 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,961 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,864 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (863 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,794 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Hayes

Most booked hotels in Lake Hayes

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$173+
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$222+
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$199+
Pinewood Lodge
0 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$45+

Hiring a car in Lake Hayes

Expect to pay $2.74 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 $32.79 and $43.72.

Expect to pay $2.74 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 $32.79 and $43.72.