Is the Facility available to all lake users, or just the rowing, kayak and swimming clubs?
The facility is not restricted to clubs. It is available to the public for activities related to the water on a 'user pays' basis. Changing areas, showers, toilets, lockers, boat storage and exercise room will be available to all lake users. Control of entry is via an access swipe fob.
Who can use the training room?
User clubs have been allocated the training room at designated times. Please check the booking calendar https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=wanakawatersports%40gmail.com&ctz=Pacific%2FAuckland
At other times, registered users may use the training room and the exercise equipment.
At other times, registered users may use the training room and the exercise equipment.
Is the Facility insured?
Yes, the building itself is insured, but the WWF Trust has minimal contents insurance and accepts no liability for users' possessions or equipment. Users must arrange their own insurance for equipment they store and/or use at the Facility.
What are the hours of operation?
The Facility is open between 5am and 11pm.
The public toilets are managed by the Council and are open at the same times as other QLDC public toilets.
The public toilets are managed by the Council and are open at the same times as other QLDC public toilets.
Is the Facility staffed and/or monitored?
The Facility is not staffed, but an administrator will be available for issuing access fobs - please email wanakawatersports@gmail.com to get in touch. The Facility has a CCTV system and motion sensors which activate when someone gets inside without using an access fob. The building is monitored by a security company.
How much parking is available?
The facility is located next to the existing Stoney Creek carpark. With heavy use of this carpark by visitors to That Wanaka Tree, space is limited during the middle of the day. There is additional parking on the opposite side of the Wanaka-Mount Aspiring Road.
Can I hire the Facility for an event?
If the event has a watersports basis, you can apply to hire the Facility. Contact the Management Committee on wanakawatersports@gmail.com
Can the Facility be hired for a wedding, funeral, party or similar event?
No, the Resource Consent conditions limit the use of the Facility to activities relating to water sports. There are no facilities for venue hire (e.g. bar or kitchen) within the building.
Will the building be subject to flooding?
The facility is designed on two levels: the upper level being above the current recognised flood safety line, and the lower level (storage area for boats) designed so any water that enters the building will drain through the floor boards and not have a detrimental effect on the construction materials. A grassy bund protects the building in the case of a massive flood and debris flow from Stoney Creek. The December 2019 flood peaked at around 1 metre below the boat storage level and 1.5 metres below the exercise room level.