In town to enjoy the snow? Things go wrong. Know where to go when they do.
Sprains and strains? Sore teeth?
For minor injuries, a broken tooth, or tooth ache, you can find a GP, dentist or physio at Healthpoint.
No referral is needed to see a physiotherapist.
Feeling sick? Unsure what to do?
For free 24/7 health advice call HealthLine on 0800 611 116
When the usual places are closed...
In Queenstown, Queenstown Medical Centre has an After-Hours Urgent Care 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.
You can also talk to a GP online. See below.
For after hours support elsewhere in Otago or Southland click here.
Talk to a GP online
Get the care you need, when you need it, including after hours.
Ring Ka Ora on 0800 252 672 or book an online consultation at Online GP
Pharmacies offer advice and treatment
For coughs, colds, medications, vaccinations, morning-after pill and more visit your local pharmacy
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.
The Lakes District Hospital’s walk-in 24-hour Emergency Department is off Lucas Place, Frankton. For some specialist hospital services patients may be transported to Invercargill or Dunedin for further treatment.