- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 94/100
- Green Space
- 27%
- Current Weather
- 1.1°C
- Median Age
- 39 yrs
~31 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Luggate
Luggate sits on the upper Clutha River where State Highway 6 makes the decision to go either toward Wānaka or the Hāwea Flat, and the village has consequently been the pivot point for this junction for a century. Around 400 people live in the small cluster of houses, the pub and the services that a river-flat village needs to justify itself, and the pub, the Luggate Hotel, has been making the case longer than most with the unhurried confidence of an institution that understands its position at a major intersection.
The Clutha Valley here is wide, tussock-rimmed and ringed by the Hāwea, Wānaka and Dunstan ranges in a panorama that makes the humble junction feel slightly grander than its population suggests. The river's upper braids carry the trout fishers who work this section of the Clutha in season, while the wetlands behind the village hold the birdlife that the river's edge supports.
Luggate is the quiet end of the Wānaka hinterland: close enough to the lake town for the commuter who can't quite afford Wānaka property, far enough removed to be properly its own place, with the school run to Wānaka's colleges the main daily evidence of the connection.
Luggate School serves the village's primary years.
Is Luggate a good place to live?
Luggate is home to roughly 1,509 people across 122.6 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Luggate scores 54 out of 100, with a safety score of 94/100 and 27% green space.
Schools: Luggate has 1 school in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $1.27M, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Luggate has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 1.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Luggate is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety94
- Amenities14
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability30
- Green space91
- Community67
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $1.27M
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $111K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +20.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Luggate?
- Luggate is in the Queenstown Lakes district on the upper Clutha River, around 15 km south of Wānaka, at the junction of State Highway 6 and the road to Lake Hāwea.
- What is in Luggate?
- Luggate is a small river flat village with the Luggate Hotel as its main institution, serving the junction between Wānaka and the Hāwea Flat, popular with trout fishers for the upper Clutha.
- What schools are in Luggate?
- Luggate School serves the village's primary years, with secondary students travelling to Wānaka for Mount Aspiring College.
- Is Luggate good for fishing?
- The upper Clutha River at Luggate is a productive trout fishery, with both brown and rainbow trout in the braided channels, popular with fly fishers who work this section in season.
- How do I get from Wānaka to Luggate?
- By car, around 15 minutes south on State Highway 6, following the upper Clutha Valley toward Cromwell.
- Which schools are in zone for Luggate?
- Children living in Luggate are in zone for Hāwea Flat School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Luggate?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Luggate
Schools in zone for Luggate
Children living in Luggate have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Hāwea Flat School
Contributing · roll 382 · decile 10
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Luggate. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Explore Luggate
Things to do(2)
Rebko point
Albion Cricket Club
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Luggate
Places to eat & drink(2)
Luggate Hotel
Firehouse Fuel
Tradies & Services in Luggate
Tradies & services(2)
Central Plaster & Paint
Kelly plumbing services
Shops in Luggate
Shops(1)
Shop Curated
Beauty & Fitness in Luggate
Beauty & fitness(1)
Albion Cricket Club
Stay in Luggate
Places to stay(2)
Luggate Cricket Club Camping Ground
Luggate Hotel
Luggate Weather
Current conditions: 1.1°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.48 | 12.44 | 2.56 | 12.12 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.75 | 11.11 | 1.88 | 11.99 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.13 | 8.34 | 3.57 | 10.14 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.02 | 6.97 | 3.38 | 8.29 |
| 🍂 May | 11.54 | 3.99 | 2.8 | 6.38 |
| ❄️ Jun | 7.44 | 1.48 | 1.88 | 5.2 |
| ❄️ Jul | 8.01 | 0.74 | 2.24 | 6.36 |
| ❄️ Aug | 9.63 | 1.07 | 2.6 | 7.93 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.58 | 3.14 | 7.63 | 8.72 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.85 | 4.8 | 5.45 | 10.46 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18 | 7.93 | 2.45 | 12.07 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.47 | 11.42 | 3.03 | 12.48 |
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