Wanaka Stories

Discover Wanaka through stories by locals and travellers

See & Do Astrophotography Guide for Wanaka With naturally clear, dark skies, very little light pollution and a spectacular landscape as a backdrop Wanaka is a great place to capture night sky photographs of the stars, Milky... Read story

People 'Will J' A Wanaka Legend Born and bred local Will Jackways was one of the first to pave the way for pro snowboarders in this region.

Adventure A Guide to Backcountry Skiing in New Zealand Breathtaking and wild, the Wanaka backcountry offers spectacular skiing for those that are prepared to hike and earn their turns.

Adventure Best walks with a view - that aren't Roy's Peak. Let's be honest - we all like to get the hero shot after a decent walk.

Adventure Winter boys trip to Wanaka As told by Ryan Ginns from Sydney who came to Wanaka last winter "with the boys"

Adventure, People A Family Ski holiday in Wanaka As told by Sheree Commerford from Captain and the Gypsy Kid with her beautiful family in Wanaka Read story

Adventure, People P.E Nation in Wanaka We talk all things ski and Wanaka with fashion aficionado Pip Edwards co-owner of lifestyle brand P.E Nation Read story

People Tiki Tane and YAMI Wanaka Tiki Tane one of New Zealand's favourite musicians is heading to Wanaka as park of YAMI, find out why?

Planning your Wanaka Adventure When was the last time you did something adventurous? Or to be more specific when was the last time you actually felt like you were on an adventure?

Where to get coffee in Wanaka No matter where you travel in the world one question remains the same "Where can I get the best coffee?"

See & Do What to do on Lake Wanaka More than just beautiful to look at... Here are some of the best ways to explore Lake Wanaka.

People, See & Do, Adventure Wild Swimming in Lake Wanaka Meet Wanaka local Eddie Spearing co-organisor of The Ruby, an open water swim event around Ruby Island in Lake Wanaka.

People 5 minutes with photographer Mark Clinton and Canon Australian photographer Mark Clinton’s backdrop is the dramatic landscape of the natural world, but it’s the human element that makes his photography special.