Kelowna accommodation from NZ$120

At Okanagan Lake, picnic by the water, swim, jet ski or rent a boat. The 135 km lake takes up much of the region, and your Kelowna accommodation will likely be located nearby. Stroll along the shore for the sun and shady trees. Wintertime visitors should skip the lake and take the 60 km ride to a nearby ski resort—just save the wine until after you've completed your downhill runs for the day.

Winery tours should start with a trip to the BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop, although you might stay put once you discover they have 600 varieties of drink available. If you still want to go for a tasting, staff will recommend a tour and provide tips on how to appreciate the fruits of the region—before its wine breakthrough, the Okanagan was best known for its fruit farms. Now locals are experts in the difference between cabernet sauvignon and merlot.

Kelowna hotels are your base for Okanagan nature activities, like hiking in Myra Canyon Park, walking Knox Mountain Park or cycling the Kettle Valley Railway. Downtown is the peaceful Kasugai Japanese Garden, where you can walk the rocky paths and sit on a bench by the koi pond.

Getting to & Around Kelowna

Kelowna has a local transit system and regional buses that connect to other parts of the Okanagan. To see more of British Columbia's Pacific coast, head south to the big city—you can book one of our Vancouver hotels and extend your annual leave by a couple of days. Still got more annual leave saved up? Our Vancouver holidays will keep you busy until it’s time to head home.

No matter where you end up, you can trust Wotif to get you the best deal with the least hassle—a good holiday is on the agenda (wine is optional).