The Best Little Town in the World

Wanaka is an unique, year-round destination with it's mild climate and great location.  In the winter it is home to both local and International ski enthusiasts, and in the summer the choice of activity is endless.

The town's population of 6000 call it paradise, whilst visitors often say it was the highlight of their stay in New Zealand. What's so special?

Wanaka is the gateway to the Mount Aspiring National Park which offers superb hiking, such as the Rob Roy glacier hike

Pristine alpine lake and rivers providing excellent fishing and water sports

Host of flora and fauna including the endangered Buff Weka on Stevenson and Mou Waho Islands

Extensive hiking and mountain biking tracks for all abilities

Wanaka has two award winning vineyards and has close proximity to over 30 wineries in the Central Otago region

Experience Wanaka's very own micro brewery producing some great Pilsner

A great selection of restaurants including renowned Botswana Butchery and Missy's Kitchen

Quirky Cinema Paradiso is a cinema, cafe, bar offering homemade ice cream and cookies that will make your mouth water. Arrive early to have dinner or order a pizza for intermission. Local wine and beer available

Spectacular autumn colours celebrated by the biennial international arts festival, the Southern Lakes Festival of Colour

The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest air show – Warbirds over Wanaka – and a showcase of New Zealand’s aviation history at the Fighter Pilot’s Museum

Four world class ski areas which host the Winter Games

Challenge Wanaka, a 3.8 km swim, a 180km bike ride and then a mere 42km run

Contact Epic, the annual mountain bike ride around Lake Hawea with sensational views. Start off with the shorter 95 km or go the distance with the full 125 km ride