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Winter is Wānaka is truly one of the most incredible times of the year. With four ski fields, winter experiences like tubing, tobogganing, fat-biking, dog sledding and snow shoeing, as well as a ton of indoor activities and attractions.

Wānaka is a town built on epic mountain culture.

The winter season in Wānaka runs from the beginning of June to the end of August, with an average temperature of 10°C.

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If you need a break from the cold, or just want to spend a day inside, winter in Wānaka offers plenty of alternatives to the mountains.

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Your guide to après-ski in Wānaka
Your guide to après-ski in Wānaka
After a big day on the hill, there’s only one thing to do – après. Wānaka has tons of spots – from cocktail bars to local holes-in-the-wall – to get your après-ski on.
Skiiers take a rest at a cabin in Wanaka, New Zealand
Skip the lift: Catskiing with Soho Basin by Amisfield
Skip the lift: Catskiing with Soho Basin by Amisfield
Fresh turns, knowledgeable guides and a decadent lunch with Amisfield wine pairings. Level up your ski day with catskiing in Soho Basin.
Sophie Piearcey visits Snow Farm
Sophie Piearcey visits Snow Farm
Join Sophie Piearcey as she visits Snow Farm for the first time.