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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


Awaken to Higher Consciousness Wanaka Community Hub, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes From Thursday 4 September 2025 to Thursday 4 December 2025	George Fenn is: Sexy Ghost Boy Rhyme and Reason Brewery, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes From Friday 29 August 2025 to Saturday 30 August 2025	The Antarctic Film Festival Lake Wānaka Centre, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes Saturday 30 August 2025	Running Into the Sun Hawea Flat Hall, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes Sunday 7 September 2025	Paul Douglas - 'Could Be Keen' Tour Rhyme and Reason Brewery, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes Saturday 20 September 2025