Wanaka
The lakeside town of Wanaka can provide you with an appealing mix of fine living, family fun and adventure. It has a high concentration of cafes, restaurants and interesting shops. It’s obvious that the Wanaka district is nicely obsessed with aviation.
At the airport you can arrange to go flightseeing or sky diving, and every two years the town hosts a spectacular air show, Warbirds over Wanaka, revolving around classic military aircraft. Classed as one of the best warbird shows in the world it features historic aircraft, RNZAF jets, aerobatic formations and helicopters.
Winter is a busy time in Wanaka, as snow sports fans flock here for the excellent skiing and snowboarding. Local snow venues include Treble Cone, Cardrona, Snow Park and Snow Farm. Wanaka is also a handy base if you want to hike or climb in Mount Aspiring National Park.
Functional facts: Approx. population 5040,i-SITE Visitor Centre, wide range of accommodation.
Nearby towns: Cromwell (47 mins), Arrowtown (48 mins), Queenstown (60 mins)
Content courtesy of Tourism NZ
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Oxbow Adventure Aquatrack, Luggate, Queenstown LakesSat 25 Jan 2020 10:30AM / MotorsportThe Southern Jet Sprint Club are EXCITED to be hosting the 3rd round in The NZ Jet Sprint Series! If you love speed, smell of methanol, and the vibration of engines, then you better get down to 995 Luggate/Wanaka ... more -
Bar Number 8, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesWed 5 Feb 2020 8:00PM / FolkSummer 2020 sees Tattletale Saints return home to celebrate the release of their new album, Dancing Under the Dogwoods, out on January 24th. Originally from Auckland, 2014 Tui Award winners Tattletale Saints now live ... more -
Bar Number 8, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesSun 9 Feb 2020 8:00PM / JazzA special concert from an exciting young European jazz piano trio. Alex Ventling, a Swiss/New Zealander and emerging pianist, brings home his trio after six years living and studying abroad. This is the first ... more -
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesSat 15 Feb 2020 7:30PM / Classical MusicThe Beethoven Violin and Piano Sonatas - A Central Otago celebration of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth. NZ violinist Justine Cormack and American pianist Kate Boyd perform the second concert in their ... more -
Rippon Vineyard, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesWed 12 Feb 2020 7:30PM / Classical MusicBaroque music concert performed by Southern Baroque Ensemble, professional period-instrument specialists from New Zealand and abroad. This year we will be featuring world renowned harpsichord soloist, Edita Keglerova ... more -
Queenstown Shopping Centre - Next to Kmart, QueenstownWed 22 Jan 2020 7:00PM / Family EntertainmentZirka Circus, New Zealand's household name circus, is proud to bring our sixth tour - Into the Future, and it's more spectacular than ever! Zirka Circus has successfully been entertaining families in NZ for more than ... more -
Bazaar is bringing the fire this January and February. Just in time for Chinese New Year celebrations, our team of chefs are rolling out sizzling street food-inspired fare. Think wok tossing, robata grilling and sushi ... more -
An epic afternoon of distilling! Learn more about a method that goes back 2000 years to refine spirits, oils, water and perfumes. Our 2 hour introduction class will cover the basics using a traditional pot still and some ... more -
Alpha Street Reserve, Cromwell, Central OtagoTue 28 Jan 2020 6:30PM / Family EntertainmentZirka Circus, New Zealand's household name circus, is proud to bring our sixth tour - Into the Future, and it's more spectacular than ever! Zirka Circus has successfully been entertaining families in NZ for more than ... more -
It's going to get loud. We're bringing you 3 of the UK's best DJ's for their only South Island club show. Ed Solo, Deekline and Benny Page will be bringing it for one night only, this is a show not to be missed at one of ... more -
John Davies Oval – Queenstown Events Centre, QueenstownSat 8 Feb 2020 3:00PM / Dub, RootsThe invincible Fat Freddy’s Drop has invited a swag of New Zealand’s finest musicians and international DJs to spark up their annual summer roady. The NZ Summer Record Tour 2020 is destined for Thames, Kerikeri, ... more -
Queenstown Events Centre, QueenstownFri 21 Feb 2020 10:00AM / Lifestyle Shows, ExposIf you are about to build your own home or you are renovating, this IS the show for you! Over 150x house and garden related companies all in one place with easy parking, excellent coffee and great food. The ... more -
Remarkables Park Town Centre, QueenstownSat 22 Feb 2020 1:00PM / EducationLet's get together in a positive and supportive environment with Wanaka and Queenstown's passionate health providers and practitioners to discuss all things pregnancy, birth and what happens once you've had your baby. ... more -
QPact, QueenstownSun 2 Feb 2020 10:30AM / Ethnic, MulticulturalYou are invited to experience the joy of African Songs, Drumming & Dancing in the supportive & fun environment created by Master Drummer Dancer Koffie Fugah from Ghana. Koffie Fugah and Kadodo West African Drum and ... more -
Join world-class flamenco musicians as they explore the limits of flamenco dance, composition and improvisation. Tierra y Mar; flamenco Danza y Guitarra; contrasts tradition and innovation, expression and discipline. ... more -
Remarkably Funny presents Queenstown's only regular comedy night, at Yonder (nominated for Best Comedy Venue, NZ Comedy Guild Awards, 2019). The show features a revolving line up of the best local comedians and ... more -
Join us for Queenstown's biggest Carnaval featuring live band Bandabadá! Tastes of Brazil, we'll have Corona flowing, Tequila pouring and you'll all be dancing all night long! Don't miss out on this one night only ... more -
Queenstown Memorial Centre, QueenstownFri 14 Feb 2020 5:00PM / Cabaret, BurlesqueRoll up! Roll up! With Valentine's Day fast approaching we thought we'd celebrate love by bringing you the very best performers that Cupid has to offer. Featuring international and award-winning Burlesque, Drag & ... more -
Queenstown Memorial Centre, QueenstownSun 16 Feb 2020 6:00PM / Classical MusicThe Beethoven Violin and Piano Sonatas - A Central Otago celebration of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth. NZ violinist Justine Cormack and American pianist Kate Boyd perform the final concert in their ... more -
Don't miss a hilarious night of Comedy! With headline act Justine Smith from Seven Days, Tony Lyall and Paul Douglass. SkyCity comedy night always a sell out, so don't miss out! We've got you covered on Valentines ... more -
Nightbirds are proud to present Drum and Bass heavyweight Need For Mirrors at Yonder. (V Recordings, RAM, Commercial Suicide, Souped Up, 31 Recordings, Soul In Motion) Support: Optics (Jacked), Growler, ... more -
Due to flooding in town this event has been postponed until Sunday 16 February. We’re keen to chat to anyone and everyone about proposed changes to our dog control rules over November and December. So we thought ... more -
Queenstown Lake View Holiday Park, QueenstownThu 6 Feb 2020 1:00PM / Kayaking, Canoeing, Waka AmaPRANZ’s annual meet up is a not-to-be-missed get together of Packrafters from all over NZ and afar. This meetup is intended for people who have already been packrafting, and who have their own gear and some basic ... more -
Fear Factory, QueenstownFri 14 Feb 2020 11:00AM / Family EntertainmentLet Fear Factory refine your date night with our Valentine’s day special event. A night of everlasting candlelit Valentine's terror - 'Til death do us part'. Show your loved one a Valentine's they will never ... more
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