Contact details

Wānaka Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre

Getting there

From the Wanaka lakefront, head south on Ardmore St. At the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on Ardmore St. At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto State Hwy 84 heading to Airport/Cromwell/W Coast. Turn right onto Ballantyne Rd (signs for Golf Course). Turn left onto the first driveway on Ballantyne Road, into the Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park visitor centre.

Driving time: 3 min from Wanaka Lakefront (800 m)
Walking time: 12 min from Wanaka Lakefront (800 m)
Where to park: Free parking available in the large parking lot in front of the Visitor Centre.

Opening hours

Summer hours (October - end of April)

• 8:15 am – 4:15 pm, Monday to Sunday
• Closed Christmas Day, 25 December

Winter hours (May – September)

• 8:30 am – 4:15 pm, Monday
• 8:15am – 4:15 pm Tuesday to Thursday
• Closed Friday - Sunday

Information and services

• Walking and biking track brochures
• New Zealand topographical maps, wildlife books, mountaineering and climbing guide books, biking and hiking books
• Hiking supplies (gas, dehydrated food, packliners, hikers wool, sandfly repellent)
• Local souvenirs including magnets and stickers
• Help with Great Walks, huts and campsites bookings
• Local hiking and biking information
• DOC and NZAC hut tickets
• Personal locator beacon hire
• Track and weather updates
• Hunting permits
• Avalanche reports
• Free parking, public toilets and wifi

Conservation and history

Deepen your understanding of the local area in our interpretation display room. You'll find information about:

• Māori history
• Tititea/ Mt Aspiring National Park
• Native flora and fauna
• Natural history displays
• Geology and geography of area
• Predator control information