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📍 Venue

Lake Wanaka Centre – Auditorium
89 Ardmore Street, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand

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🗓️ Daily Timetable tbc, 

Starting on Friday 4 pm with registration followed by asana practice, finishing on Sunday at 1 pm. 
 

🧺 What to Bring

Please bring your own:

• Yoga mat

• 2 yoga bricks

• 2 blankets 

• Strap

• Bolster 

• Yoga chair

🧳 Travelling by plane ?
A limited number of bolsters, yoga chairs, and shoulder-stand pads will be available in Wānaka.
If you’re travelling by car or live locally, please bring your own and let Sirpa know if you are missing something.

 

🚌 Shuttle Bus – Queenstown ↔ Wanaka

If you’re flying into Queenstown Airport (ZQN), regular shuttles connect directly to Wanaka (approx. 1 h 45 min).
🛑 Main stop in Wanaka: Lakefront, Ardmore Street – 2 min walk from the workshop venue, Lake Wanaka Centre.

Example timetable (2026 pattern)

– check Ritchies or SkyDrive for updated times:

→ From Queenstown Airport to Wanaka
9:15 am (arr. ~10:30 am)
11:15 am (arr. ~12:50 pm)
2:45 pm (arr. ~4:00 pm)
5:00 pm (arr. ~7:00 pm)

← From Wanaka to Queenstown Airport
8:00 am (arr. ~9:50 am)
11:00 am (arr. ~12:15 pm)
2:00 pm (arr. ~3:15 pm)
4:15 pm (arr. ~5:30 pm)

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Please book your seat in advance to guarantee space.

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🏡 Accommodation Example Options

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Smaller in-town stays (all in walking distance to venue, up to 1 km away):

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• Baxters, on Air b n b–  1 km away, 2 bdr, 3 beds, max 4 people (price example for 3 people $105 pp/ night)
  https://www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/1011064230771939746?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76 

• Aspiring Lodge Motel; right in the centre, https://www.aspiringmotel.co.nz

• Te Wanaka Lodge, right in the centre, https://tewanaka.co.nz

• Altamont lodge, about 1 km away, https://altamontwanaka.co.nz, 

• Wanaka bacpackers Bothy,  close to venue in town center,, https://www.bothy.co.nz

• Bella Vista Wanaka Motel, https://www.bellavista.co.nz/our-motels/wanaka

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Group stays for booking entire house for several people 

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• Holiday on Hyland, walking distance to town, on Air b n b, 4 bdr, 6 beds, max 8 people. Price example for 6 people: $104 pp/night

• Valley View – Aubrey Rd, (out of town – 10 min drive to town) – https://www.valleyviewwanaka.com. 5 bdr,  6 beds, max 10 people, Price example for 6 people: 145 pp/nigh

 

 

☕ Lunch Break & Nearby Cafés

You’ll find several lovely cafés within a 5-minute walk of the venue.
If the weather is fine, it’s wonderful to sit outside by the lake.

🍵 Free herbal teas available at the venue (self-serve during breaks).

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• Scroggin Coffee & Eatery 71 Ardmore St Excellent coffee, fresh lunches, modern vibe

• Relishes Café 1/99 Ardmore St Lakeside seating, great menu, relaxed setting

• Big Fig Wanaka 105 Ardmore St Wholesome Mediterranean-style plates & salads

• Kai Whakapai Café & Bar 121 Ardmore StIconic local spot, outdoor lakefront seating, great food & atmosphere

• The Coffee Shack 75 Brownston St Quieter spot, smoothies & cabinet food

• Four Square Wanaka, 70 Ardmore St – handy for snacks or supplies. New world

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🌤️ Tips for a Smooth Weekend

• Arrive early on Friday to register and settle in.

• Bring layers – evenings in Wanaka can be cool.

• Parking is free and close by.

• Notify organisers if you need loan props (limited supply).

 

🙏 We look forward to welcoming you

Join us for a beautiful weekend of practice, reflection and community in stunning Wanaka.

Namaste,

✨ Sirpa, Melodie, Kathleen, Lee