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Official Visitor Guide
2017/2018
6.55am Roys Peak
www.wanaka.co.nz
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IT BEGINS
WITH THE
LANDSCAPE...
8.47am Lake Wanaka
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Kia Ora &
Welcome to
Wanaka
Located in the stunning alps of the
South Island, New Zealand, visitors from
around the world are drawn to the Wanaka
region by its outstanding beauty.
Unique and captivating at the same time,
it inspires you to discover and gives you
the freedom to explore.
Wanaka’s mountain and Sitting on the 45th parallel Wanaka
lakeside setting and proximity has four distinct seasons - hot dry
to Mt Aspiring National Park, summers, cool autumns, lush spring
make it the ultimate base for and crisp winters, making it a year-
outdoor activities. Discover round destination.
pristine rivers, waterfalls,
Summer is perfect for jet-boating,
glaciers, native forests and
mountains.
kayaking, and swimming and in winter
the snow-covered mountains draw THERE ARE SO
For the adventure seekers’
there’s canyoning, skydiving,
skiers and snowboarders from around
the globe to three world-class ski MANY REASONS TO
LOVE WANAKA
via ferrata, off road tours and fields. Spring is the time to get out
airborne adventures. and explore the tracks and trails,
while autumn is renowned for being
But it’s not just the outdoor
the most colourful of the seasons.
enthusiasts who have plenty
to do, stroll the streets and be
inspired by galleries, stylish DID YOU KNOW…
shops and be spoilt for choice Wanaka is one of the few
with a great selection of cool areas in New Zealand to enjoy
cafes and restaurants. a semi-continental climate,
with four distinct seasons.
To make the most of your time in Wanaka:
Talk the experts at the Wanaka i-SITE visitor centre
or visit www.wanaka.co.nz
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Contents Explore
Landscape & Nature 14 the Region
Adventure 16
Wanaka Visit 1 to 9
Attractions 18
Infused with small town charm - the
Skiing & Snowboarding 20 stunning lakeside town of Wanaka is
surrounded by the spectacular Southern
Walking & Hiking 22 Alps. Visitors are drawn to the Wanaka
region by its outstanding beauty.
Mountain Biking & Road Cycling 24
Family Friendly 26 Matukituki Valley Visit 10 to 12
The starting point of many popular walks
Food & Drink 28 and hikes, notably the Rob Roy Glacier, as
well as jet boat and helicopter adventures.
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Events
Lake Hawea Visit 13 to 17
Activities & Attractions 32
Lake Hawea is an outdoor adventurers’
Accommodation
paradise and is a great place to bike, boat,
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swim, fish, kayak, kite surf, paddle board,
walk or just laze about on the peaceful
Dining 57
beach and soak up the incredible views.
Shops & Services 64
Makarora Visit 18 to 20
Mt Aspiring National Park is easily
accessible from Makarora by helicopter,
Welcome to Wanaka plane, jet-boat or on foot, where you can
The Wanaka region is a very special part of the world and our lakes, explore some of the most beautiful terrain
rivers, forests and mountains need to be treated with care, to ensure in the South Island.
that future generations can enjoy them as well.
Below are some tips to help you respect the Luggate &
environment & minimise your environmental Wanaka Airport Visit 21 to 22
impact while you’re here.
• Remove ALL waste – carry it in – carry it out Wanaka Airport is a day trip destination
• Do NOT light fires in a class of its own, with a multitude of
• BE considerate of other travellers airborne and attractions to visit. Be sure
to check out the historic Luggate Hotel
afterwards.
Freedom Camping Cardrona Visit 23 to 24
Camping is only permitted in designated camping sites and
Cardrona is famous for its historic hotel,
camping grounds. Only fully self-contained campervans
world-class ski fields and the bra fence!
may freedom camp where indicated by Queenstown Lakes You can also experience horse trekking,
District signage. If in doubt check the Queenstown Lakes District quad biking and now whisky tasting.
Council. www.qldc.govt.nz or Phone 03 443 0024
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Don’t miss the best photo opportunities 1 country hiking and huts please visit the 9 Makarora - 1hr
around Wanaka. You can visit them in any Department of Conservation (DOC)
27 39 Haast Pass - 1hr 10min
order, visit all or just some of them. When
Rob Roy Glacier
Minaret Peaks 13 Haast - 2hrs
1873m
Fox Glacier - 3hrs 30min
you’re done, you will have seen some of the Raspberry 1891m
Boundary Creek Franz Josef Glacier - 4hrs
Aspiring Hut
most scenic places around Wanaka, Cardrona, Creek Hokitika - 6hrs
MATUKITUKI
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board telling you a little bit about that Photo
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Point and then directing you to the next one. Driving time, Wanaka to:
Black Peak
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16 Backcountry Saddle Expeditions 22 Skydive Wanaka 2307m
Driving time, Wanaka to:
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1 Cardrona Alpine Resort 10 Southern Alps Air Cromwell - 45min
Queenstown Airport - 1hrs 10min
2 Classic Flights 2 U Fly & U Fly Aerobatics Queenstown - 1hrs 20min Driving time, Wanaka to:
8 (Via Kawarau Gorge)
20 Lake Hawea Tours 23 Warbirds & Wheels Mt Cook Village - 2hrs 30min
Tekapo - 2hrs 30min
2 Learn to Fly NZ 4 Wildwire Wanaka Christchurch - 5 hrs 30min
21 National Transport & Toy Museum 13 Wilkin River Jets / Driving time, Wanaka to:
CROMWELL 8
Backcountry Helicopters Milford Sound - 5hrs 30min(Via Crown Range)
2 NZ Flying Adventures Main Highway Camp site
Te Anau - 3hrs 30min (Via Crown Range)
BANNOCKBURN Roads Mountain Bike Track
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Unsealed Roads Hiking Track
Accommodation – page 50 Parking Te Araroa Trail
35 Cardona Hotel 27 Makarora River Ranch Toilets Hut
37 Glendhu Bay Motor Camp 39 Makarora Tourist Centre 9 Driving time, Wanaka to: Petrol Station White Water Park 9
Holiday Park Airport
38 Lake Hawea Holiday Park Alexandra - 1hr
Dunedin - 3hrs 30min
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6 Driving time, Wanaka to:
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6 Harris Mountains Heli-Ski Driving time, Wanaka to:
Wanaka River Journeys Wanaka Airport - 10min
Queenstown Airport – 50min (Via Crown Range) Dunedin - 3hrs 30min
Cromwell - 40min Mt Cook Village - 2hrs 30min
Queenstown - 60min(Via Crown Range)
Accommodation – page 50 Cardrona Alpine Resort & Snow Farm - 45min rris
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Mo Queenstown - 1hr 20min Christchurch - 5hrs 30min
32 Base Wanaka 43 Wanaka Hotel 8 (Via Kawarau Gorge) 8
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33 Bella Vista Wanaka 44 Wanaka Kiwi Holiday Park
& Motels
34 Belvedere Luxury Apartments Dining – page 59 Shops & Services – page 66
45 Wanaka Lakeview Holiday Park
24 Edgewater 49 Bistro Gentil 58 Kika 63 Adventure Rentals 65 The Butcher’s Block and
46 Wanaka Luxury Apartments Smokehouse
36 Fairway Motel & Apartments 50 Black Peak Gelato 59 Patagonia Chocolates 64 Aspects Salon & Day Spa
47 Wanaka Top 10 Holiday Park 69 The Picture Lounge -
26 Lakeside Apartments 52 Bombay Palace 60 Red Star Burger Bar 62 Caltex Wanaka
NZ Photographers Gallery
29 Websters on Wanaka Lodge
40 Panorama Court 53 Café Gusto 55 Relishes Café 66 Fine Wools Wanaka
& Apartments 66 Wanaka Fine Art Gallery
41 The Moorings 54 Florence’s Foodstore & Café 60 Sasanoki Japanese Kitchen 67 Glowing Sky
30 West Meadows Motel of Wanaka Ba
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28 Wanaka Haven 55 Francesca’s Italian Kitchen 48 The Cow 68 e RdMassage Wanaka
31 Wyndham Vacation Resort 72 Wanaka Wastebusters
Wanaka Luggate
42 Wanaka Heights Motel 56 Francesca’s Pizzas 51 The Spice Room 70 Racers Edge
61 Whistling Reindeer
57 Gin & Raspberry Boutique Bar 50 Wanaka Gourmet Kitchen
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Landscape & Nature Highlights
Take a scenic flight to view
Mt Aspiring - land on a glacier
Visit in Autumn for the
beautiful colours
Explore on horseback
Experience the high country
with a farm and nature tour
Capture the reflective beauty
of Glendhu Bay
Visit Mou Waho and
experience NZ how it
UNSPOILT used to be
Swim and laze on secluded
NATURAL BEAUTY 11.58am
beaches
Walk to some of the most
East Matukituki Valley scenic spots imaginable
Striking land forms, soaring Nature tours are a great way of
mountains, and crystal clear seeing the diverse landscape
lakes, the natural beauty of of the Wanaka region. Tours run
Wanaka is an unforgettable all year-round, giving you an
experience, where you can introduction to native wildlife
explore mountains, glaciers, and flora.
lakes, rivers, wildlife, and a
World Heritage Area. With a night sky so full of stars,
Wanaka is just as stunning when
Mt Aspiring National Park is a the sun goes down. And if you
unique place by world standards, visit in autumn, you might even More Information
designated as a UNESCO World be lucky enough to experience
Heritage Area. It’s a region the Aurora Australis. >> Adventure Wanaka pg 43
of soaring mountain peaks, >> Aspiring Helicopters pg 43
hundreds of spectacular glaciers, DID YOU KNOW… >> Backcountry Saddle Expeditions pg 43
lush beech forest, braided rivers, 15 Buff Weka – a rare native >> Classic Flights pg 37
alpine meadows and is home bird – were re-introduced to >> Discover Wanaka pg 45
to a diverse variety of native the islands on Lake Wanaka
New Zealand flora and fauna. >> Eco Wanaka Adventures pg 37
in 2009 and have gone on >> Lake Hawea Tours pg 45
to thrive
>> Lake Wanaka Cruises pg 45
>> Lake Wanaka Yacht Charters pg 45
>> Paddle Wanaka pg 39
>> Ridgeline Adventures pg 46
>> Wanaka Parasailing pg 47
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Adventure Highlights
Get an adrenaline rush –
freefall from 15,000 feet
Climb alongside an iconic
waterfall
Cruise by kayak to the
islands on Lake Wanaka
Skim across braided rivers
on a jetboat
Try canyoning and plunge
down water polished chutes
Fit more in with a combo trip:
YOUR WANAKA flight + jetboat + walk
Take on the rapids of the
ADVENTURE AWAITS mighty Clutha River on a SUP
Summit a peak with
2.36pm Siberia Valley experienced guides
Whatever your sense of Get out on the water. The
adventure there’s an experience stunning Matukituki and
for you in Wanaka, which has Makarora Rivers in the Mt Aspiring
a well-deserved reputation National Park, the mighty Clutha
as one of the world’s best River and the Hawea River white
adventure towns. water wave, make kayaking or
paddle boarding in the Wanaka
With plenty of outdoor activities region outstanding for all abilities.
and access to Mt Aspiring
National Park, it’s easy to If you want to make the most of
experience Wanaka’s adventure your time in Wanaka, then book More Information
activities for yourself - on land, an adventure combo.
water or air. >> Adventure Consultants pg 43
DID YOU KNOW… >> Basecamp Rock Adventures pg 44
Maximise your adrenaline rush Sir Edmund Hillary honed >> Deep Canyon pg 44
- freefall from 15,000 feet, his climbing skills >> Go Jets Wanaka pg 38
conquer waterfalls, take on on Mt Aspiring
rapids, scale a peak, or let the >> Learn To Fly pg 46
experts take you - spin in a jet >> NZ Flying Adventures pg 39
boat, land on a glacier, get upside >> Skydive Wanaka pg 46
down in a plane, or go off-road >> Siberia Experience/Southern Alps Air pg 40
on a high-country adventure. >> U Fly & U Fly Aerobatics pg 34
>> Wanaka River Journeys pg 42
>> Wildwire Wanaka pg 36
>> Wilkin River Jets/Backcountry Helicopters pg 42
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Attractions Highlights
Taste local craft beers
Visit the largest toy and
transport collection in the
Southern Hemisphere
Indulge at intermission with
freshly baked cookies at
Cinema Paradiso
Learn about New Zealand’s
aviation & automotive history
Race each other to the top of
a climbing wall at Basecamp
BE AMAZED
Complete the maze at
Puzzling World
& DELIGHTED
Visit beautiful gardens at
the Wanaka Lavender Farm
Play a round of golf with
2.13pm Puzzling World spectacular views
Wanaka’s attractions are fun, Take in the views while playing
exciting and often quirky. 18 holes of golf or have a laugh
Get lost in a maze, see 500 and some good family fun, with
collectable cars in one place, round of mini golf.
get up close to historic fighter
planes, challenge yourself on There’s always something to do
a climbing wall, try out some in Wanaka and it will generally
tricks or learn new skills at the be something you can’t do
trampoline centre. anywhere else!
A trip to the movies in Wanaka DID YOU KNOW… More Information
is still a special occasion - no Puzzling World created
matter what is showing, while the >> Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre pg 44
the world’s first 3D maze
Transport and Toy Museum is one >> Cinema Paradiso pg 44
of the largest private collections >> Puzzling World pg 41
in the world. >> National Transport & Toy Museum pg 46
Enjoy a walk through the flowers, >> Wanaka Golf Club pg 41
play a garden game, relax over >> Wanaka Lavender Farm pg 35
a cup of herbal tea or indulge >> Warbirds and Wheels pg 47
in some lavender and honey
ice-cream at the Wanaka
Lavender Farm.
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Skiing & Snowboarding Highlights
Ride the park and pipe
with the pros at Cardrona
Enjoy the most spectacular
views of the Southern Alps
Hike to the summit of Treble
Cone for fresh tracks
Take a sled ride with a
team of husky dogs
For the ultimate snow
experience go heli-skiing
Cross-country ski to an
PURE MOUNTAIN AIR &
alpine hut
Take the kids tobogganing
BREATH TAKING VIEWS
and tubing
Finish the day with après
2.13pm Treble Cone drinks at the Cardrona Hotel
Located in the heart of the You can explore 850ha of
Southern Alps and boasting New Zealand’s best skiing &
Australasia’s largest skiable snowboarding terrain with the
terrain, Wanaka offers you the Cardrona & Treble Cone Flexi
freedom to enjoy the best skiing Pass - one pass two mountains.
in New Zealand.
For a unique mountain experience
Wanaka’s three ski areas - stay on snow at Cardrona or a
Cardrona, Treble Cone and backcountry hut at Snow Farm
Snow Farm are all located within and enjoy a sunrise over the
a 40-minute drive from the town magnificent Southern Alps. More Information
centre, giving you access to the
most diverse and scenic skiing DID YOU KNOW… >> Cardrona Alpine Resort pg 33
in New Zealand. That Snow Farm is the only >> Harris Mountain Heli-Ski pg 38
cross country ski area >> Discover Wanaka pg 45
Extensive terrain parks‚ pipes‚
in New Zealand >> Racers Edge pg 68
wide open trails, challenging
steeps, powder stashes, >> Ridgeline Adventures pg 46
spectacular views and over
50km’s of cross country trails,
Wanaka has something for
everyone.
20 21Walking & Hiking Highlights
For an easy family walk
head to the Blue Pools
750KMS OF TRACKS Stay overnight at a back-
country hut
TO EXPLORE Follow the beautiful Clutha
River on the Outlet track
Get great views - Mt Iron
Loop Track only 1.5hrs
Hawea lakefront for a
relaxed quiet walk
Half-day missions
- Roy’s Peak and the
Rob Roy Glacier Track.
For the more serious tramper
5.42pm try the Gilliespie Pass Circuit
Mt Aspiring National Park - a 3 to 4-day loop
Walking around Wanaka is one Slightly more challenging terrain
of the best ways to see the includes Mount Iron, offering
beauty of the area. Whether it’s rewarding views over the entire
walking to a world-class winery, Wanaka region and the nearby
or climbing a mountain, there’s Outlet Track which follows the
literally a track for every fitness Clutha River. Close to Makarora,
level, with photo opportunities is the Blue Pools Track, a short
around every corner. stroll through beech forest, to the
gorgeous turquoise pools.
Mt Aspiring National Park will
tempt the serious hikers and DID YOU KNOW… More Information
climbers, and there are plenty of From Isthmus Peak you can
highly experienced guides to help >> Adventure Consultants pg 43
see both Lakes Hawea and
you summit a peak. >> Discover Wanaka pg 45
Wanaka
>> Eco Wanaka Adventures pg 37
But Wanaka’s for everyone, so
>> Lake Hawea Tours pg 45
if a stroll is more your style,
there’s a great selection of short >> Lake Wanaka Yacht Charters pg 45
tracks close to town, that offer >> Siberia Experience pg 40
something suitable for the whole >> Wanaka Heli Hikes pg 47
family. Lakeside walks will take >> Wilkin River Jets/Backcountry Helicopters pg 42
you to #thatwanakatree, Rippon
Vineyard, and Bremner Bay.
22 23Mountain Biking & Road Cycling Highlights
Challenge yourself with
11km of flowing single
track at Deans Bank
Lap the lifts at Cardrona
– NZ’s highest bike park
Check out the talent at
Lismore Park jump park
Take a day trip to Hawea
– stopping at the lakefront
for a bite to eat
Heli biking – there is no
EPIC RIDES
better way!
Explore the network of
photo: Jay French
trails in Sticky Forest
WITH EPIC VIEWS Cruise along the lakefront
6.12pm Mt Burke Quiet, scenic road riding
From scenic road rides around - with chairlift accessed trails
the region with eye-popping and a variety of terrain on offer,
views, to kilometres of flowing ranging from wide open scenic
single track and epic high- beginner trails to world cup level
country riding in the mountains, downhill tracks.
novices and experts alike can
spend days exploring. With quiet, scenic roads and a
variety of spectacular landscapes
The Wanaka region offers from rolling hills, fast flats and
mountain bike enthusiasts an high mountain passes to climb,
ideal track to get the most out the Wanaka region is paradise for More Information
of your ride. Cruise alongside road cyclists.
the Hawea or Wanaka lakefront, >> Cardrona Alpine Resort pg 33
tackle the banks and berms DID YOU KNOW… >> Discover Wanaka pg 45
of Deans Bank or explore the Heli biking from Mt Pisa >> Lake Hawea Tours pg 45
undulating Minaret Burn or gives riders an awesome >> Racers Edge pg 68
Upper Clutha River Tracks. 1750m of vertical descent >> Wanaka Bike Tours pg 47
Urban thrills come courtesy of
the town centre Lismore jump-
park, and Cardrona is home to
New Zealand’s highest bike park
24 25Family Friendly Highlights
Feed the fish and ducks
on the lakefront
Encounter cute alpacas
and farm animals
Entertain the whole family
at a boutique cinema
Marvel at the masses of
toys at the Toy and
Transport Museum
Spend rainy days at
Clip and Climb
SO MUCH Take a trip to Mou
Waho Island to visit the
cheeky wekas
TO SEE & DO 1.51pm
Entertain the kids on
mountain with day care
Cardrona Alpine Resort and ski lessons
Lakes, forests and mountains At Warbirds and Wheels you’ll
to explore, unique wildlife to have the opportunity to learn
discover, as well as a wide about the region’s aviation
selection of activities suitable history, and a trip to Puzzling
for kids, makes Wanaka an ideal World is a must do for families.
family holiday destination.
For the adventurous there is
Family activities here do not plenty to do, zoom down a river
mean you’ll always have to part in a jet-boat, climb a waterfall,
with lots of money. Take a picnic kayak to a secluded island, learn
by the lake, explore the many to fly a plane or hit the slopes for More Information
walking and cycling tracks, visit skiing in winter.
farm animals at the Wanaka >> Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre
Lavender Farm or on a 4WD farm DID YOU KNOW… with Clip ‘n’ Climb pg 44
tour, or take in the latest film at The Wanaka Region has >> Cardrona Alpine Resort pg 33
one of the boutique cinemas. over 14 playgrounds >> Cinema Paradiso pg 44
>> Eco Wanaka Adventures pg 37
>> Lake Wanaka Cruises pg 45
>> National Transport & Toy Museum pg 46
>> Puzzling World pg 41
>> Ridgeline Adventures pg 45
>> Wanaka Lavender Farm pg 35
>> Warbirds and Wheels pg 47
26 27Food & Drink Highlights
Pick up some treats at the
Wanaka Farmers Market
Indulge in an award-winning
ice cream
Try a drop from of all 6 of
our local breweries
Dine at a Wanaka’s first
hat awarded restaurant
– Bistro Gentil
Grab a takeaway and
enjoy on the beach
Let someone do the
EXCEPTIONAL driving and take a wine
or whisky tour
CUISINE Delicious meals made
from our local produce
3.48pm Rippon Vineyard Wanaka chocolate
– say no more!
Excellent restaurants and cafes, Italian, Korean, Asian fusion
wineries, breweries and an and rustic pub meals, Wanaka
artisan distillery, Wanaka offers restaurants provide endless
more choice than you’d expect variety and consistent quality.
from a town this size.
Join a guided wine tour and
Fresh local produce, brilliant sample some of New Zealand’s
wines sourced from the finest wines from the cellar door or
surrounding vineyards, along visit the Wanaka Farmers Market,
with well-crafted local beers will where you will find everything
provide you with a taste of what from local produce and cakes, to
the Wanaka region has to offer. award-winning breads, pastries,
and more.
Finding the perfect coffee, chai
latte or freshly squeezed juice is DID YOU KNOW…
easy - the Wanaka cafe culture That ‘The Source’ gin
is thriving, with plenty of great
created at the Cardrona
coffee spots.
Distillery took out the Gold
Exceptional fine dining, with Medal at the New York Wine
More Information
small elegant restaurants serving & Spirits Awards 2016
contemporary cuisine, through to >> All listings from pg 57
casual eateries, Kiwi style food,
Mexican, Indian, Thai, Japanese,
28 29Events 2017
HOME TO MORE
WORLD CLASS
JANUARY
2 Wanaka Rodeo
21-22 The Red Bull Defiance
EVENTS THAN MOST 28 The Ruby
28 The Big Easy
FEBRUARY
1 NZ School year starts
18 Challenge Wanaka
MARCH
4 The Motatapu Race
10-11 Wanaka A&P Show
30 Mar-2 Apr 2018
Warbirds over Wanaka
APRIL
1 Southern Lakes Half
Marathon
8.39pm Festival of Colour 4-9 Festival of Colour
14-30 NZ School holidays
18-22 Autumn Arts School
22 Contact Epic Bike Race
From international triathlons, Challenge Wanaka and the MAY
to music and arts festivals, Wanaka Rodeo. 13-14 YAMI Sounz Summit
Wanaka is home to more world
Autumn is the most colourful
class events than most. Warbirds JUNE
season so it’s no surprise that TBC Ski Fields Open
over Wanaka, Challenge Wanaka,
many spectacular events are 30 Jun-9 Jul
Festival of Colour, the Wanaka
held over this period. There’s NZ Mountain Film Festival
A&P show, Rhythm & Alps and
Warbirds over Wanaka, the
the Audi Quattro Winter Games JULY
Festival of Colour and the
are just some of the great events 8-23 NZ School holidays
Motatapu Bike Race.
on offer. Explore the events
listing and include these in your Winter is when you can watch AUGUST
incredible sporting feats and 25 Aug-10 Sep
holiday plans.
world firsts at the Jossi Wells Audi Quattro Winter Games NZ
Spring is a time where events TBC Jossi Wells Invitational
Invitational and the Audi Quattro
range from on snow to on dirt.
Winter Games. Or be inspired by SEPTEMBER
Drawcards include the Merino
amazing films at the NZ Mountain 3 Merino Muster
Muster, a World Loppet cross-
Film Festival.
country ski race and the Deans OCTOBER
Bank 10 Hour bike race. 30 Sep-15 Oct
NZ School holidays
Summer is the perfect time
22 The Deans Bank 10 Hour
of year for sports events and
outdoor festivals. These include DECEMBER
Rhythm & Alps at New Year, 25-26 Christmas & Boxing Day
31 New Year Celebrations
30-31 Rhythm & Alps
30 31Auckland Rotorua
Nelson
Franz Josef Wellington
& Fox Glacier
Milford Sound Christchurch
Wanaka
Queenstown
Dunedin
Hashtag your images with #lovewanaka
and link to @LakeWanakaNZ
For expert booking advice and local
knowledge contact:
Wanaka i-SITE Visitor Centre
A 103 Ardmore Street, Wanaka
P +64 3 443 1233
E bookings@lakewanaka.co.nz
www.wanaka.co.nz
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