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Wanaka

Wanaka

Wanaka, sheltered behind the Southern Alps in the South Island of New Zealand, is the ideal holiday destination. There is something for everyone, whatever your age, ability or sense of adventure. From fishing to flightseeing, tramping to tennis, horsetrekking to heli skiing, goldpanning to golfing. Close to the Mount Aspiring National Park, the area is a natural paradise.

About an hour's drive from Queenstown, Wanaka is very near several excellent ski areas (such as Treble Cone and Cardrona) and some very good places to go tramping. Many of the most popular activities in Wanaka involve the beautiful lake. While the pace of life here is far more sedate and less huried than in Queenstown, Wanaka features many of the same high adrenalin activities and adventures. So if you want to do your paragliding, jetboating or rap jumping in a more quiet and secluded atmosphere, Wanaka might just be the place.

Lake Wanaka Lake Wanaka Lake Wanaka

Easter is a great time to visit Wanaka and see the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow.



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Featured Wanaka Events

Develop a Powerful Spiritual Practice Quiz Night Wanaka Craft Market Baroque Unbound Concert Tour Life Behind The Lens
Develop a Powerful Spiritual Practice
Wanaka Community Hub, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes
From Thursday 5 February 2026 to Thursday 3 December 2026
Quiz Night
Wānaka Brew Bar, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes
From Thursday 5 February 2026 to Thursday 21 January 2027
Wanaka Craft Market
Pembroke Park, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes
From Sunday 8 February 2026 to Sunday 26 April 2026
Baroque Unbound Concert Tour
Rippon Vineyard, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes
Sunday 15 February 2026
Life Behind The Lens
Lake Wānaka Centre, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes
Thursday 26 February 2026


Lake Wanaka LodgeLake Wanaka Lodge - Inn.

Lake Wanaka Lodge is located in the picturesque town of Wanaka, the gateway to the Mount Aspiring National Park. It is...

Cardrona Single Day Mountain Bike PassCardrona Single Day Mountain Bike Pass - Adventure Tour - Wanaka. Starting from $90.00 per person.

Full single day mountain bike lift pass at Cardrona Bike Park. If you’re looking to go mountain biking in Queenstown or...

 

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