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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Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesTue 23 Oct 2018 9:00AM / Business & ProfessionalThe Working as One mini business summit is an opportunity for anyone interested to learn more about the circular economy and at seeing how to take the first steps to apply these principles in the real world. Before 2050, ... more -
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesTue 23 Oct 2018 12:00PM / Business & ProfessionalTuesday the 23rd is a day where we come together and look at how we can incorporate sustainable practices into our business. This hospitality session will focus on the sector’s big three: reducing food waste: ... more -
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesWed 24 Oct 2018 2:00PM / Business & ProfessionalThe One initiative will be hosting a discussion led by Megan Williams, Sustainability Advisor for the Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) for those in the tourism sector to learn more about the New Zealand Tourism ... more -
Edgewater Hotel, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesWed 24 Oct 2018 5:30PM / Public Talks & ToursAre you thinking Design and Build? Building your forever home? Are you looking for retirement and need some future proofing tips? Wanting to build a Southern Lakes Property Portfolio? This seminar is for ... more -
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesThu 25 Oct 2018 7:00PM / Business & ProfessionalTwo of our local fashionistas, Wanaka based personal stylist Trudie Millar and Queenstown’s blogger journalist Frederique Gulcher, are holding a unique, fun, thought-provoking discussion on how we produce and consume ... more -
Wanaka Lavender Farm, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesWed 24 Oct 2018 6:00PM / Public Talks & ToursThis fun, inspiring networking series brings to you a series of tiny talks from a number of our local building experts. How we build hits a number of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including climate action, energy ... more -
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesFri 26 Oct 2018 7:00PM / Business & ProfessionalWe have three incredible speakers who will talk about not only ‘Why’ we need to get to Carbon Zero by 2050, but also, and perhaps more important, the ‘How To’. Catherine Leining, one of New Zealand’s expert of ... more -
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesSat 27 Oct 2018 10:00AM / EducationAfter a sell out audience earlier this year, Hannah and Liam, are back to share with us how they have managed to become no waste nomads, giving practical advice on how we can reduce our waste in their 2 hour Reducing our ... more -
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesSun 28 Oct 2018 1:00PM / Public Talks & ToursOur economy and how we finance it is rapidly changing and we are entering into a new era. Increased divesting from fossil fuels means greater capital in green funds and the rise of impact investment which looks not just ... more -
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesSun 28 Oct 2018 10:00AM / EducationAfter a sell out audience earlier this year, Hannah and Liam, are back to share with us how they have managed to become no waste nomads, giving practical advice on how we can reduce our waste in their 2 hour Reducing our ... more -
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesSun 28 Oct 2018 3:30PM / Public Talks & ToursVisitors from around the world come to our lakes to experience what is becoming a very rare asset - attainable, spectacular, natural beauty. This is our major economic driver and source of employment in the Southern ... more -
Gin and Raspberry Boutique Bar, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesSun 18 Nov 2018 8:00PM / ComedyDai Henwood has been performing comedy for over twenty years. He is recognised for his role as captain of “Team 2” on the comedy panel show 7Days. As host of Family Feud and the recent Dancing with the Stars, Dai ... more -
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesSat 3 Nov 2018 7:30PM / CountryBy popular demand, Upper Clutha Lions are bringing back Bevan Gardiner to again present the songs of John Denver and other well-known country musicians and other groups. Accompanying Bevan once again is the very ... more -
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesTue 13 Nov 2018 6:00PM / Mind & BodyHow much sugar are you consuming every single day? You might be surprised! Come along to this screening of That Sugar Film to learn all about sugar and where it is commonly hiding in our everyday food items. The perfect ... more -
Acclaimed as demonstrating "accomplished brilliance, soulfulness and sublime intensity in perfect balance and tonal unity" (The Dominion Post), the Aroha String Quartet is firmly established as one of New Zealand's ... more -
Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesMon 19 Nov 2018 6:00PM / Family & LifestyleFood Lovers Masterclass - Wanaka At this educational masterclass, not only will you receive $100 worth of goodies from your local council, you will get lots of exciting and inspirational advice around ways you can ... more -
Plunket Rooms, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesThu 1 Sep 2016 6:00PM / Mind & BodyHU is a sacred sound and ancient mantra, that can uplift your life. Singing HU provides a sense of calm, strength, and centeredness. Come and experience chanting HU and enjoy spiritual conversation with others of ... more -
Wanaka Showgrounds, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesSat 10 Nov 2018 9:00AM / Markets and FairsRoll up. Roll up. Roll up!!! Welcome to Season 4 of New Zealand's largest and newest travelling event! The Extravaganza Fair! The Extravaganza Fair is a family affair, it is a free entry, fun day out with something ... more -
Dance Wanaka Studio, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesSat 17 Nov 2018 10:30AM / Ethnic, MulticulturalCome and learn groovy, contagious African Rhythms & Dance in a fun easy Workshop for two days with Koffie Fugah from Ghana, West Africa. Koffie Fugah is a Skilled, Inspirational Master Drummer Dancer from Ghana, West ... more -
From a dazzling display of virtuosity to intriguing sultry warmth, from mellow moments to upbeat swing, this is the concert that will keep you smiling into the weeks ahead! Described as “sonic fireworks that dazzle ... more -
Coming to a town near you. Don McGlashan on a Nationwide 17-date NZ Tour One of Aotearoa’s most beloved songwriters, Don McGlashan, has today announced an extensive 17-date nationwide New Zealand tour, where he ... more -
Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown, Queenstown LakesWed 24 Oct 2018 7:30PM / Singer-SongwriterCome on down to the Arrowtown Hall and experience the larger than life - Adam McGrath - A folk singer/songwriter ‘stationed wherever I land’, McGrath is at home with bluegrass, blues, country and rock and roll as ... more -
Botswana Butchery, QueenstownWed 24 Oct 2018 6:30PM / Food, Gourmet, WineJoin us this October at Botswana Butchery Queenstown for our Yealands Winemakers Dinner. Enjoy five sumptuous courses expertly matched with some of Yealands finest wines. Winemaker Jeremy Tod will guide guests through ... more -
Sherwood, QueenstownThu 25 Oct 2018 10:00AM / Business & ProfessionalThe One initiative will be hosting a discussion led by Megan Williams, sustainability focal point for the Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) for those in the tourism sector to learn more about the New Zealand Tourism ... more -
Sherwood, QueenstownThu 25 Oct 2018 6:00PM / Public Talks & ToursThis fun, inspiring networking series brings to you a series of tiny talks from a number of our local building experts. How we build hits a number of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including climate action, energy ... more
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