Wanaka Stories

Discover Wanaka through stories by locals and travellers

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. Read story

Adventure, People Tips from an Adventure Photographer Meet Adam Jordan an Australian adventurer with a camera

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.

Top Things to do in Spring Here’s a few ideas on how you can make the most of the longer, warmer days.

Real Weddings Joel & Chelsea's Wanaka Wedding When autumn turns the leaves into beautiful reds and gold, there is no better time to capture that perfect day.

GRAZIA - Top of the lake In a town where life revolves around black diamond runs and a picturesque lake, it's the chefs, winemakers, brewers and distillers of Wanaka who are taking the town to incredible...

Eat & Drink Neat Places - A Guide to Wanaka Neat Places has curated a 'neat' list of places to eat, drink, shop and visit in Wanaka. Pick up a pocket guide, explore their website or download the app.

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.

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.

#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...

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!