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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Distinction Wanaka Alpine Resort, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesThu 26 Apr 2018 9:00AM / Public Talks & ToursOur Central Otago photography tour is programmed in for the month of April when the Autumn colours are at their best. With landscape photographers Rob Brown and Mark Orbell as your guides, and utilising comfortable 4WD ... more -
Award winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Graeme James plays one last show in Wanaka before relocating to the Northern Hemisphere. Armed with a loop pedal and a whole host of instruments including electric ... 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 -
Songs for Nobodies by Joanna Murray-Smith. Starring Ali Harper (Awarded Best Actress at New York’s United Solo Festival). “…. truly astonishing acting and singing tour-de-force.” – The Christchurch ... more -
Wanaka Presbyterian Community Church, Wanaka, Queenstown LakesTue 15 May 2018 7:30PM / WorldDirect from South Africa NZ Tour Autumn 2018 – One performance only “As soon as people saw them, they were bowled over by their incredible talent, infectious enthusiasm and pure joy” – Nelson Mail Zulu ... more -
Queenstown Airport, QueenstownSat 21 Apr 2018 9:00AM / Public Talks & ToursJoin Richard Young along with Rob Brown & Dave Buckton, on a 17-day photography tour showcasing some of the South Island’s most iconic landscape including Milford Sound and the Moeraki Boulders along with some of the ... more -
Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown, Queenstown LakesTue 24 Apr 2018 6:30PM / Music FestivalsBring the whole family along to enjoy a spine-tingling, entertaining and engaging performance by the world renowned NZ Youth Choir. The 50 strong choir performs a colourful repertoire, from music of the South Pacific, ... more -
Kinross Vineyard & Cottages, Gibbston, Queenstown LakesSat 28 Apr 2018 9:00AM / Mind & Body2 days, 9 inspirational women, infinite opportunities. Join us for a weekend of information, demonstration & insights. If you’re struggling to find answers to nagging health issues or just want to know more about ... more -
Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown, Queenstown LakesSat 5 May 2018 7:00PM / Socials, Singles, BallsThis will be one of the great Arrowtown autumn nights. Don’t miss the village’s Scottish party night - the Arrowtown Ceilidh. The Ceilidh (pronounced Kay-lee) is a fun-filled social evening, which includes dancing ... more -
With beautifully handcrafted life-sized puppetry and original live music, ‘Kokako’s Song’ is a little show with a big heart! Suitable for ages 3 – 8. Children learn a waiata and join in the fun as 6-year-old ... more -
Sherwood, QueenstownTue 15 May 2018 9:00PM / R&B, SoulTaite Prize finalists Hopetoun Brown enlist the country’s finest trumpet player Finn Scholes for a unique journey through rhythm and blues. These three multi-instrumentalists travel with a boot-load of exotic ... more -
Dr Lisa Daniels and Jennifer Douglas are experts in baby nutrition and are offering seminars on baby feeding. Dr Lisa Daniels is a lecturer at the University of Otago with a PhD looking at the nutritional considerations ... more -
Sherwood, QueenstownSat 19 May 2018 9:00PM / ElectronicaOriginally a self-taught pianist from Portland Oregon, turned electronic artist living in Wellington, Nicole’s music has been described as “Simple, stripped back, yet incredibly solid” by NZ Musician Magazine; and ... more
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