Wānaka Stories

Discover Wānaka through stories by locals and travellers

See & Do, Skiing & Snowboarding Top 5 things to do in Wanaka this winter So you know there’s epic skiing and riding at Cardrona, Treble Cone and Snow Farm - 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!

Adventure, Biking Girl Shreds: Best Bike Trails in Wanaka Wanaka is an excellent place to ride a mountain bike

Adventure, Walks & Hikes Which is The Best Track for Me? To help you choose the track that’s just right for you, we’ve put together a great selection. Families, cruisers, serious hikers and mountain bikers, we've got you covered.

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

See & Do Camping never looked so good Of Two Lands are a fabulous couple one half French, the other Australian who can often been found wandering with camera in hand...

See & Do, Walks & Hikes 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!

Adventure, Walks & Hikes 5 Great Day Walks in Mt Aspiring National Park Mt. Aspiring National Park is the crown jewel of the Wanaka region

Real Weddings Wanaka Weddings: Estelle & Kim They're living in another beautiful part of the world now, but Estelle and Kim knew they had to get married at home in New Zealand.

Real Weddings Wanaka Weddings: Mat & Rose Autumn colours and the mountains as a backdrop... this wedding was set to wow the guests and create memories that will never fade.

Adventure, Skiing & Snowboarding 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?

Skiing & Snowboarding Jossi Wells x Wanaka