A Creative Escape
Near Wānaka
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LOCATION
Located just 10 minutes from Wānaka, The Artist’s House offers a peaceful accommodation experience surrounded by mountain views, open skies, and the natural beauty of New Zealand’s South Island. With a river flowing in the backyard, and tucked away from the busier tourist areas, the property combines easy access to Wānaka’s attractions with the slower pace of a more private and creative environment
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Whether visiting for ski season, hiking, photography, road trips, remote work, or a relaxing holiday near Wānaka, guests can experience both convenience and quiet retreat from the moment they arrive.
The Land & Surroundings
The Artist’s House sits within a peaceful natural setting where guests can hear the river flowing behind the property and take in uninterrupted mountain vistas and expansive night skies. The surrounding land offers a calm and grounding atmosphere that changes beautifully throughout the seasons. From snowy winter mornings to long summer evenings outdoors.
Creative installations, outdoor gathering spaces, native landscapes, and open skies give the property a sense of retreat while still remaining close to the energy and activities of Wānaka.
Explore the Area
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Ski Fields & Winter Adventures
The Artist’s House is an ideal base for winter stays near Wānaka, with easy access to nearby ski fields, mountain adventures, and cozy evenings returning home to the sauna and outdoor courtyard.
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Wānaka Town Centre
Just a short drive away, Wānaka offers cafés, restaurants, local shopping, lakefront walks, galleries, and seasonal events.
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Nature & Outdoor Activities
Enjoy peaceful local walks along the Luggate Creek Track, take in lakefront views around the Wānaka Lake walking tracks, or challenge yourself with unforgettable hikes such as Roy’s Peak and Isthmus Peak Track, both known for their panoramic mountain and lake vistas. For those looking to explore deeper into the Southern Alps, the Rob Roy Glacier Track offers waterfalls, alpine scenery, and glacier views within nearby Mount Aspiring National Park.