General Cartage

Lakeland Contracting can transport almost anything from A to B. Whether it's building materials, steel faming, 20ft containers, sheds, stone, wine barrels or a delicate statue, Lakeland Contracting can get it there on time and exactly as it was when it left. Using specialised handling equipment like spreader bars and soft strops Lakeland Contracting will make sure your precious cargo is delivered on time and safely. We provide hiab transport and crane truck transport services, based in Wanaka, servicing Central Otago and surrounds, trust Lakeland Contracting with your freight.

Crane Hire

No job is too big or too small. Lakeland Contracting crane hire can lift & shift just about anything, from pallets, blocks, grapes, a small air con unit to frame trusses to boats we can move it for you safely and securely. All our crane operators are fully certified with National Certificate in Crane Operation Truck Loader Crane (Level 3) as well as Class 2 Load Pilot. With a reach of 17m and a 6.5 ton capacity (beside the deck) Lakeland Contracting can lift stuff in and out of tight spots. With a superior level of service, hiab hire from Lakeland Contracting will get the job done. 

Specs - 6.5 ton lift beside the deck. 1000kgs at 15m, 600kgs at 17m

Oversize Pilot

 Lakeland Contracting can provide fully certified class 1 and class 2 oversize load pilot services to get that unusually large or wide vehicle to it's destination on time and safely. 

Load pilots play an important part in making sure that unusually large or wide vehicles travel New Zealand’s roads safely. They are responsible for warning other road users of an approaching vehicle, managing any problems and keeping any traffic delays to a minimum.

We have a team of experienced and knowledgeable Load Pilots, with well equipped pilot vehicles.  Two vehicles can be used as Class 1 Load Pilot Vehicles and feature flashing headlights, alternating purple lights in the grill, CB radios to communicate with on coming trucks and purple and orange Category 4 Over-Dimension light bars.  Use our services for your Class 1 or Class 2 Load Piloting requirements, or use the experienced team to guide your load to site.  We provide hand-held radio communications for all vehicles and can also provide load lighting for night-time travel, to ensure your load is easily seen.


The Lakelands Crane lifting a steel beam into place, lake wanaka in the background
Full load of rocks in sacks on the Lakelands truck
Lifting Steel patio frames into place