Wānaka is a year-round host to epic events. Be the first to find out what’s on in town!
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Ngahuru (Autumn) in Wānaka shifts to a gentler rhythm. You’ll find town a little stiller, the tracks and our creative community sharing world-class performances. The golden poplars and still mornings frame the lake perfectly, offering a chance to connect with this place beyond the summer crowds.
This is a place that invites you to slow down, speed up, or find whatever pace feels right.
Wānaka is a town anchored by epic mountain culture. Bordered by the Southern Alps and home to two stunning lakes, this is where you come to find space to breathe and be part of something bigger than yourself. From our arts and culture scene to incredible dining and endless outdoor adventures, there’s really no other place you’d rather become a temporary local.
There’s more to Wānaka than the views. Discover islands within islands, waterfalls you can climb, and legendary intermission cookies at the cinema. Here’s your guide to 10 must-do experiences in Wānaka.
Planning a Central Otago wine escape? Wānaka’s wine trail takes you from lakeside vineyards to family-run cellar doors. Go guided or grab a bike and set your own pace. See the guide.
What does wellness look like in Wānaka? From lakeside saunas, cold plunges with a view, pottery with local artists, and forest bathing in native bush, come on down for a little R&R in the mountains this autumn.
Here’s the guide.
Discover five easy walking tracks that are close to town, big on views, plus a great local spot to refuel after.
From summit views to spring-fed wetlands and lakeside tracks, here’s your guide.
We’re all thinking more consciously about how and where we travel. How we might make our trips more sustainable and regenerative? How can we prevent further damage to the environment? How can we look after the places we love so much? It’s never been more important than now.
