Title: Explorer’s Rest - Wanaka Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Explorer’s Rest - Wanaka Holiday Home Holiday home in Wānaka with kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113580000/113578600/113578526/356e5cc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113580000/113578600/113578526/4aae19d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113580000/113578600/113578526/ce054cf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113580000/113578600/113578526/3abbd4ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113580000/113578600/113578526/w2555h1707x0y0-0cec481d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Explorer’s Rest - Wanaka Holiday Home provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Explorer’s Rest - Wanaka Holiday Home This spacious four-bedroom, two-storey home is designed for comfort and convenience. The open-plan living area is filled with natural light, offering mountain views through large windows. Unwind in the cozy lounge, share meals in the dining space, or fire up the BBQ on the sun-soaked deck. Nearby, Hello Ranger café & bar, the Northlake pump track, and the local playground ensure fun and ease for all ages. The fully equipped kitchen makes meal prep effortless, while the master suite upstairs boasts an ensuite and breathtaking alpine vistas. Three additional bedrooms provide ample space, complemented by a second bathroom, separate laundry, and a double garage. A dedicated ski boot drying system and drying cupboard make winter escapes seamless for snow enthusiasts. Being a 6 minute drive to Wanaka’s town center and lakefront, the home is a gateway to year-round adventure. Spend your days skiing Treble Cone or Cardrona, hiking Roy’s Peak, cycling scenic trails, or exploring local vineyards. Attractions like Puzzling World and Rippon Vineyard are close by, making it easy to enjoy Wanaka’s best offerings no matter the season. With its ideal location and inviting atmosphere, Explorer’s Rest is the ultimate home base for discovering the wonders of Wanaka, any time of year! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103440000/103430200/103430159/9d1c12a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern family home with mountain views Wānaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £306 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=103430159&PinnedHotelID=103430159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113700100/113700051/5a9c43a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rural, idyllic, and 360 degree views! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 652366 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.677532,169.16306&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:netoGctng_%40%3FS%3FU%3FW%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40W%40UBS%40U%40UBSBUBUBUBSDUBUDSDQBUDUDQFUDSFQDSFSFQFQFUFQFSHQHQFMHSHQHMHQHOHQJOHOJMHOJOJMJMJMJKLMJMJKLKJKLKLKJKLILKLILGLILGNILGLILENILENELENELENENCLENANCNALCNANCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NBN%40NDLBNDNDLDLDNDNDLHLDLHNFLHLFLHLFLHLJLHLJJJLJLJJJLJJLJLJJJLJLJLJNJNHLJNHNHPHNJPHLHPFRHLFPHPFRFPFTHPDPFPFTDPFRDRDRDTDTBPDRDTBTBRBTBTBTBRBT%40T%40R%40T%40V%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40V%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAV%3FTATARARAXATARATCTCRCTCTCRCTCTERETCPETETEREPGTEPGTGPEPIRGRGRGNIRGPILGRIPILKRILIPINKNILKNKLKNKJKNKJKNKJMJKJMJMJKJMJMHMJMHMFMHMFMHOFMHMDMHODODMDMDODODM%40ODOBOBM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOCMEOAOEMEOEMEOEMEOIMEMIMGOIMGMIMGMIMKMIKKMKMKKKMKKKKKMOKKKOKKKOKMIOKMIOKOIQIMISIMIQISGMIQISGOGSGSGSGQGUEQGQEUGSEQEUCUEQEUCSEUCUCSCUCUCSAUAUCSAUAYASAS%3FUAU%3FW%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ysdFLLa75Bww-wTJU2gXo3xRsxA=) Northlake, Wanaka #### What's nearby - Puzzling World - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles - Wānaka Lavender Farm - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles - Wānaka Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles - Pembroke Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles - Picture Lounge - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles #### Getting around - Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Big Fig - ‬6 min drive - ‪Kai Whaka Pai - ‬6 min drive - ‪Pembroke Patisserie - ‬4 min drive - ‪Firebird - ‬6 min drive - ‪Wanaka Brew Bar - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Explorer’s Rest - Wanaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Explorer’s Rest - Wanaka Holiday Home? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is Explorer’s Rest - Wanaka Holiday Home located? > Situated in Wānaka, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mount Iron Lookout, Wānaka Golf Club and Puzzling World. Lake Wānaka and Gallery Thirty Three are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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