A full closure to Crown Range Road will be in place between State Highway 6 and the top of the zig zags from Monday 25 to Friday 29 November, between 8.00am and 4.00pm. Full details available on our website and Facebook page.

Please note that some of our online services will be unavailable on Friday 22 November from 7.00pm for approximately 3-4 hours due to planned system maintenance. Payments can still be made by internet banking (via your bank) while our online payment services are offline. If a service is unavailable, please retry after 11.00pm.

Wānaka Airport Future Review

In July 2024 as part of LTP consultation, QLDC signalled its intent to begin a process to develop a long term plan for the Wānaka airport. This page provides information about the proposed process and will be updated regularly as the work progresses. 

Overview

The future of the airport is an important topic for the district and it’s essential that the community, and Wānaka-Upper Clutha locals in particular, is part of shaping it.

While in the very early stages, there are many key questions to consider as the review progresses:

  • What is the community and stakeholder vision for Wānaka Airport?

  • How can we ensure engagement with the community on this important topic is effective?

  • What technical analysis is required before we consider potential scenarios? Economic, Social, Commercial, Environmental, etc.

  • What are the potential scenarios and what could future management look like?

What to expect

QLDC will soon begin a procurement process to seek the independent delivery of the Wānaka Airport Future Review.

The intended response being sought includes a mix of aeronautical, social, economic, legal and consultation/strategic communication expertise.

Working with the community

This proposed process is intended to involve extensive engagement with key stakeholders, the Wānaka-Upper Clutha community and wider Queenstown Lakes District.


Confirmed details of the proposal, and subsequent community engagement will be shared in more detail, subject to a workshop on 12 November 2024.