Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Waimate travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waimate

Waimate is a must-see destination in Canterbury, New Zealand.

How to Get to Waimate

Plane

Although Waimate doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Timaru (TIU), which is located 31 miles from Waimate. The shortest flight to Waimate from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 13h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Waimate is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 119 miles from Waimate. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

Although Waimate doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Timaru (TIU), which is located 31 miles from Waimate. The shortest flight to Waimate from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 13h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Waimate is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 119 miles from Waimate. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Waimate

TIUTimaru
DUDDunedin

Airlines serving Waimate

United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waimate

Hiring a car in Waimate

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Waimate (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 Waimate (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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