When things go wrong, find the right care at the right place.
in Wanaka or Queenstown to enjoy the snow? Find out about the many healthcare providers to support your needs if things go wrong.
Feeling sick? Unsure what to do?
For free 24/7 health advice call HealthLine on 0800 611 116.
Find a local general practice medical centre
Contact your usual general practice, or if you are out of town, contact a local medical centre to book an appointment.
Many general practices have after hours options.
Pharmacies offer advice and treatment
Advice and treatment for cough, colds, sore throats, constipation, diarrhoea, wound care, vaccinations, morning-after pill, UTIs and conjunctivitis, medication advice or help if you have forgotten your usual medication.
Sprains and strains? Sore teeth?
No referral is needed to see a physiotherapist or dentist. Search for 'dentist' or 'physiotherapist' on Healthpoint.
What about after hours?
In Queenstown, Queenstown Medical Centre has an after-hours service for non-life-threatening illnesses and broken bones. It’s a walk-in clinic at 9 Isle St, open 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on weekends and public holidays.
In Wanaka, there is an after-hours roster for GPs from 6pm to 8.30am. Please call either call Aspiring Medical Centre (03 443 0725) or Wanaka Medical Centre or (03 443 0710) you will be directed to the After Hours Service, who will advise you if you need to be seen, what to do and where to go.
For after hours support elsewhere in Otago or Southland, click here.
Telehealth/online care
Get the care you need, when you need it, including after hours.
If you can't get into a local GP, you could ring Ka Ora on 0800 252 672 (free if you are rural) or book an online consultation at Online GP.
Got the blues?
If you are not in crisis but need to talk to someone, call or text 1737.
You can also visit the digital hub:
Emergency?!
In any critical or life-threatening emergency call 111
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