Wanaka Stories

Discover Wanaka through stories by locals and travellers

See & Do 5 epic runs to try this year in Wanaka, New Zealand Fresh snow on the mountains and plenty more in the forecast it’s looking like a good start to the 2018 snow season in Wanaka, New Zealand. Read story

People, Adventure #skiwanaka Like a Local - Meet Stef Zeestraten Stef Zeestraten has a small obsession with snowboarding – it’s the utter conviction when he talks about the mountains that gives it away. #skwanaka

#skiwanaka Like a Local - Meet Emma Bilous When your two sons - one an Olympic freestyle skier and the other a big mountain skier renowned for his hair -raising approach to the steepest runs out there want... How to #skiwanaka li

5 Top Mountain Bike Rides in Wanaka Wanaka has one of the most extensive track networks in NZ with over 750kms of trails to explore...from scenic lakeside and riverside rides, to high-country cross country adventures, through to...

Eat & Drink The Gelatician Gelatician sounds like a strange name for a person who creates classic ice cream. But gelato is a serious craft - just ask Jon from Black Peak Gelato.

Eat & Drink The Brewer Jess is head brewer and co owner of Rhyme and Reason - Wanaka's newest craft brewery. And a mighty fun one at that!

Eat & Drink The Chef (Part 2) Matt from Kika is an absolute master in the kitchen, creating beautiful dishes that are attracting a lot of attention. Plus he's a super nice guy!

People, See & Do Warbirds Over Wanaka Celebrates 30 Years For three days over Easter, Wanaka becomes centre-stage for the world-famous Warbirds Airshow. This year the iconic event is celebrating its 30th anniversary so we chat with Warbirds GM Ed...

Real Weddings Greg and Astrid's Wanaka Wedding Engaged on Roy's Peak and married at her holiday house of 25 years, even the rain couldn't dampen this wedding.

See & Do 5 Top Things to do in Wanaka, New Zealand this Winter So you know there’s epic skiing and riding at Cardrona and Treble Cone - but what else is there to do in Wanaka this winter?

See & Do 2017's Top Places to Photograph in the Wanaka Region Wanaka has to be one of the most photogenic locations in the world! We take a look back at 2017 and some of the favourite spots in Wanaka to snap...

Adventure Rock Climbing in Wanaka New Zealand is renowned as one of the best alpine climbing locations in the world!

People, See & Do 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.