Wanaka Stories

Discover Wanaka through stories by locals and travellers

Adventure Ski Wanaka this Spring Spring skiing in Wanaka. Longer, warmer days, uncrowded slopes, more accommodation choices, a lakefront for a playground... what’s not to love? Read story

See & Do Jossi Wells x Wanaka Read story

Adventure Skiing New Zealand? Go to Wanaka So here you are planning a New Zealand ski holiday. Read story

The Ultimate Guide to Heli-Skiing It looks so easy when James Bond does it right? Jumping onto your board/skis, leaping out of a helicopter and chasing the bad guy.

See & Do The 5 best short walks in Wanaka If you’re looking for an easy short walk with maximum returns then one or all of these beautiful walks will deliver what you need!

Eat & Drink Your Guide to Apres Ski in Wanaka A day carving powder is best followed by proper sustenance. Bordered by Cardrona, Treble Cone and Snow Farm, Wanaka serves as the ideal place to let your hair down aprés...

Adventure A Skiers Guide to Treble Cone Where to Find the Best Lines this Season

Real Weddings Abby & Callum's Wedding Coming back home to get married was the obvious choice... They knew it would be beautiful... but the day held more surprises and special moments than they had ever imagined. 

People, See & Do Aquabumps in Wanaka Eugene Tan the man behind the lens of leading surf photography site Aquabumps is also a huge fan of the New Zealand mountains and Wanaka is always a favourite stop...

See & Do Winter 2017 in Wanaka From awe-inspiring views to friendly locals, two amazing ski resorts, New Zealand’s only cross country ski area and phenomenal heli-skiing, Wanaka really does have it all.What sets Wanaka apart though...

See & Do Tips for the best family ski holiday in Wanaka There’s nothing better than a family ski holiday, seeing the kids take their first turns and experience the magic of snow is priceless. If you haven’t done it before, a holiday...

People Autumn - the best season for photography Australian based photographer and the man behind Livefolk, Fabio Oliveria visited Wanaka during autumn. With camera in hand and an action-packed itinerary here's his story.   

Real Weddings Estelle and Stas's Wedding The intimate autumn wedding that went from one perfect location to the next...