Our Medical Centre Services for Wanaka
Cardrona Doctors Wānaka offers comprehensive general practice services for people of all ages in the Wānaka region. Whether you need routine care, urgent medical support, travel health advice or a specific procedure, our experienced local team can help. We provide in-clinic and telehealth consultations to meet your needs.
We provide care for enrolled and non-enrolled patients, including same-day and walk-in appointments where available for acute illness and injuries. We also offer certified medical examinations, preventative health checks and ongoing management of chronic conditions — all delivered with clear, practical advice and evidence-based care from our experienced clinical team.
Care for Visitors, Tourists & Seasonal Workers
Cardrona Doctors Wānaka provides medical care for visitors, seasonal workers and non-enrolled patients in the Wānaka region. If you are unwell, injured, or need medical advice while travelling or working locally, our team can assess and treat a wide range of health concerns.
We commonly see visitors for:
- Acute illness and infections
- Sports and ski-related injuries
- Minor injuries requiring urgent medical attention
- Travel-related health issues
ACC Injury Cover – What Visitors Need to Know
ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) is New Zealand’s no-fault accident insurance scheme. In many cases, accidental injuries that happen in New Zealand may be eligible for ACC cover, including for overseas visitors.
If you are injured while in New Zealand, our clinicians can assess your injury and lodge an ACC claim where appropriate. ACC determines eligibility and the level of cover. Fees may still apply for consultations or services not fully covered by ACC.
ACC does not cover illness or injuries that occurred overseas.
Travel insurance is still required
ACC does not replace travel insurance (e.g. repatriation, accommodation, income).
Fees apply for non-enrolled patients and for services not fully covered by ACC.
When to call 111 or go to the Emergency Department
Call 111 or go to ED for severe symptoms such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, signs of stroke, significant bleeding, major trauma, or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Fees
Fees apply for non-enrolled patients and for services not fully covered by ACC.
Cardrona Doctors Wānaka hours
We’re open from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Cardrona Doctors Wānaka is closed on weekends and public holidays. If you need urgent care outside clinic hours, your call will be diverted to the afterhours telehealth agency. Afterhours service fee may be charged by the telehealth agency.
Nearest Emergency Departments
In a serious or life-threatening emergency, always call 111 first. For urgent hospital emergency care, the closest public Emergency Departments to Wānaka are:
Lakes District Hospital – Queenstown
The nearest ED is at Lakes District Hospital in Frankton (Queenstown), approximately an hour’s drive from Wānaka. It operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides emergency assessment and treatment for serious injury and illness.
Dunedin Hospital – Dunedin
The ED at Dunedin Hospital is a larger regional centre with full specialist services, including a 24-hour emergency department. It is significantly further by road but may be used when specialist or advanced care is required.