The missing sock

laundromat — Albert Town · Albert Town

About The missing sock

A coin-operated laundry and shower spot in the Alpine Junction precinct at Albert Town, near Wānaka. It is popular with road-trippers, riders and hikers, and the on-site showers are the main draw for many visitors. The shower is hot and costs $2 in coins as at 2026 for about five minutes. A wash or a dry costs $4 as at 2026, which one reviewer says is cheaper than a Liquid laundry in Wānaka. The washers and dryers are a decent size, though the room is small and there is little space to sit and wait. There is no coin change machine, so bring the right coins. Washers can have a queue at busy times.