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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.

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

Featured Wanaka Events


Develop a Powerful Spiritual Practice Wanaka Community Hub, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes From Thursday 5 February 2026 to Thursday 3 December 2026	Wanaka Craft Market Pembroke Park, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes From Sunday 14 December 2025 to Sunday 26 April 2026	Isaac Chambers & Dub Princess 2025 Tour (Wanaka) Water Bar, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes Saturday 20 December 2025	New Years Eve With a Tribute to UB40 Luggate Hotel, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes Wednesday 31 December 2025	Hawea New Years Eve Party 2026! Lake Hawea Hotel, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes From Wednesday 31 December 2025 to Thursday 1 January 2026