Wānaka Stories

Discover Wānaka through stories by locals and travellers

Events A pilot's perspective of Warbirds Over Wānaka With pilot John Lamont

Events 5 things you'll see at Warbirds Over Wānaka 2022 One of the world's great warbirds airshows

Eat & Drink Tastes of New Zealand with Pembroke Wine & Spirits The local answer to something different

Activities, Adventure Here's why you need to go to Mou Waho Island With Wanaka Water Taxi

Activities, Biking Aspiring Guides: The school of mountaineering Gain alpine experience in the coolest classroom and unlock your coveted summits.

Eat & Drink The perfect roast with the Coffee Dojo Where discipline meets creativity

Adventure, Walks & Hikes Roy's Peak 24 Hour Challenge: the Peak of Possibility With ultra-runner Tanya Bottomley

Activities 5 ways the Wanaka i-SITE can help you plan Make the most of Wanaka

Adventure Here's why you can do the Macpac Motatapu See how amazing racing can be

Activities 5 reasons to book a Lake Hāwea escape From blogger and photographer Sophie Piearcey

Activities Sophie Piearcey's Lake Hāwea Escape Blogger and photographer Sophie Piearcey spends a magical evening in Lake Hāwea.

Biking Pinkbike rides Cardrona Bike Park In December 2020, Pinkbike came to Wanaka with photographer Jay French and riders Conor Macfarlane and Brooke Thompson.

Biking Pinkbike on Southern Lakes Helibike In December 2020, Pinkbike came to Wanaka with photographer Jay French and riders Conor Macfarlane and Brooke Thompson.