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Experience Wānaka This Winter

Wānaka is a town built on epic mountain culture. The snow season runs from the beginning of June until mid-October.

Skiers on a cat track with mountains and lake Wanaka in the background
Where To Ski In Wānaka
Cross Hill Geo Domes
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Paddock of Sheep in the snow
Snow Reports
Man standing in doorway of a ski hut holding cross-country skis
Things To Do In Winter
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Wānaka Webcams
Young boy throwing snow
Things To Do With Kids
A beginners guide to backcountry huts in the Wānaka region
A beginners guide to backcountry huts in the Wānaka region
If you’ve been curious about exploring what the backcountry has to offer in winter, then this blog is your first foot in the proverbial hut door.
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Guides & Itineraries

Live, eat, shop and play just like the locals do. We’ve made it easy with this series of guides and insider tips.

Snowboarder going downhill with lake views in the background
Skiing & Snowboarding Itinerary
man enjoying hot tub in the scenery
Guide To Off-Snow Activities
family feeding alpacas at wanaka lavender farm
Family Holiday Itinerary
Group of people drinking wine apres ski
Guide To Après Ski
handmade tacos and a paloma cocktail
Food & Drink Itinerary
Girl standing at refillery wholefoods bin
Guide To Plastic-Free Shopping
Shoes and clothing for sale at Deval in Wanaka, New Zealand
Shopping Itinerary
5 Easy Tips To Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint This Winter
5 Easy Tips To Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint This Winter
If you love the mountains and you love the snow it’s time to consider how to make that winter ski trip carbon friendly.
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Wanaka Stories

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He takata, he takata, he takata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, the people, the people! Get to know the unique stories that make our community what it is today.

Helicopter on Harris Mountain in the 80's
23 Years of Backcountry Heli-ski Knowledge with Hugh Barnard
Audience sitting and watching a film
A Glimpse into The New Zealand Mountain Film & Book Festival
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The First Time: Sophie Piearcey Visits Snow Farm
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Mountain Tips From Olympians Jossi Wells and Alice Robinson
How to stay sustainable in your accommodation this winter
How to stay sustainable in your accommodation this winter
All of us who live here and many of those who visit feel a strong sense of connection to the environment – it’s what makes this place so special. So for your next trip we’ve pulled together a few tips for how to stay sustainably on any budget this winter.
How to stay sustainable in your accommodation this winter

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