- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $700/wk
- Safety Score
- 97/100
- Green Space
- 10%
- Current Weather
- -4.1°C
- Median Age
- 33 yrs
~28 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Wye Creek
Wye Creek drops into the western shore of Lake Wakatipu between Queenstown and Glenorchy, at the point where the ranges come down to the water with enough conviction to make the road think twice before continuing. The creek itself runs off the Humbolt Mountains into the lake, and the locality around it is high-country station land at the water's edge, the kind of place that appears on the map as a named point rather than a populated settlement.
The area's contemporary fame is photographic: the Wye Creek cliffs above the lake have become a destination for drone operators and serious photographers who want the Wakatipu's western shore without Queenstown's population levels, and the creek's lower reaches have the gorge character that the eastern shore's gentler terrain doesn't offer. The lake here is quieter, deeper-looking and further from the nearest flat white than most visitors account for when they set out.
As a residential locality Wye Creek is effectively zero: this is conservation land and high-country farming terrain, with no services between Queenstown and Glenorchy except the scenery, which is provided in sufficient quantity to cover the gap. The Glenorchy road continues north for those who pressed on.
Glenorchy's small school is the nearest educational option; Queenstown's full services are 30 minutes south.
Is Wye Creek a good place to live?
Wye Creek is home to roughly 3,555 people across 34.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Wye Creek scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 10% green space.
Schools: Wye Creek 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 $522K, and weekly rent typically sits around $700.
Lifestyle: Wye Creek has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is -4.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Wye Creek 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
- Safety97
- Amenities10
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space35
- Community89
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $700/wk
- Median HH Income
- $154K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +255.9%
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Wye Creek?
- Wye Creek is on the western shore of Lake Wakatipu, around 20 km north of Queenstown on the Glenorchy road, where the Humbolt Mountains descend to the lake.
- What is Wye Creek known for?
- Wye Creek's dramatic cliffs above the western Wakatipu have become a popular photography and drone location, valued for the height, the lake reflection and the absence of the crowds that gather at the eastern shore viewpoints.
- Is there anything to do at Wye Creek?
- The area is primarily a scenic stopping point on the Glenorchy road, with views of the lake and the Humboldt Range. There are no facilities; it is a pull-off point rather than a destination.
- Is Wye Creek populated?
- Wye Creek has no residential population; the locality is conservation land and high-country station terrain on the Queenstown Lakes western shore.
- How do I get from Queenstown to Wye Creek?
- By car, around 20 to 25 minutes north along the Glenorchy road following the western shore of Lake Wakatipu.
- Which schools are in zone for Wye Creek?
- Children living in Wye Creek are in zone for Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Wye Creek?
- 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 Wye Creek
Schools in zone for Wye Creek
Children living in Wye Creek have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau
Full Primary · roll 519
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Wye Creek. 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 Wye Creek
Things to do(1)
Wye Creek
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.
Tradies & Services in Wye Creek
Tradies & services(1)
Three Sixty Civil Limited
Beauty & Fitness in Wye Creek
Beauty & fitness(1)
Wye Creek
Wye Creek Weather
Current conditions: -4.1°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 15.79 | 7.31 | 3.2 | 11.68 |
| ☀️ Feb | 14.15 | 6.27 | 3.69 | 11.09 |
| 🍂 Mar | 10.34 | 3.37 | 5.05 | 9.15 |
| 🍂 Apr | 9.41 | 3.44 | 3.72 | 7.71 |
| 🍂 May | 5.22 | 0.63 | 3.51 | 5.43 |
| ❄️ Jun | 3.24 | 0.2 | 2.41 | 5.67 |
| ❄️ Jul | 1.61 | -1.49 | 3.81 | 4.89 |
| ❄️ Aug | 1.59 | -2.15 | 3.45 | 6.68 |
| 🌸 Sep | 3.45 | -1.46 | 8.74 | 7 |
| 🌸 Oct | 6.4 | -0.13 | 6.08 | 8.84 |
| 🌸 Nov | 10.47 | 2.33 | 2.96 | 11.07 |
| ☀️ Dec | 13.88 | 5.99 | 3.7 | 11.61 |
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