Located in the stunning alps of New Zealand’s South Island, Wanaka is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and excellent ski resorts. From Wanaka you have access to two ski resorts, Treble Cone (25 mins) and Cardrona (35 mins), as well as amazing heli-skiing terrain. While being a quieter town compared to Queenstown, there is still a great range of restaurants and bars for all tastes and budgets to keep you fed and entertained off the mountain.
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Wanaka Accommodation
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Wanaka
Ski Packages
Wanaka is an ideal location for a winter ski holiday, with access to two ski resorts, Treble Cone (25 mins) and Cardrona (35 mins), amazing heli-skiing terrain and a great range of restaurants and bars. -
Wanaka
day tours
There are plenty of ways to enjoy a day off the slopes in and around the stunning Wanaka township – from sightseeing to skydiving and epic distillery and brewery tours there's something for everyone. Check out some of our top recommendations below. -
Wanaka Dining
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How to get to
Wanaka
Wanaka is located in New Zealand's South Island, just 1 hour from Queenstown Airport. You can hire a car or take a shuttle. -
Wanaka Trail Maps
From Wanaka you can access two resorts, Cardrona and Treble Cone, that both offer varying terrain, epic snow and stunning views. Find out more with out resort guides and trail maps. -
Wanaka School
Group Tours
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Featured Wanaka Articles
Catch The First Tracks: 2025 New Zealand Early Birds Have Arrived!
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Top Five Things To Do In Queenstown This Winter
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Grasshopper’s New Zealand 2024 Snow Season Outlook – Colder Winter with Small But Frequent Top-Ups for South Island Resorts
The Remarkables on a powder day is something special and climate drivers are pointing to cold temps and regular top-ups for the 2024 season. Photo: NZSki.com Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper As we reach the tail-end of autumn, [...]
Guide To Wanaka – Gateway to Some of New Zealand’s Best Skiing and Snowboarding
Nestled in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, Wanaka is a dream destination for skiers and snowboarders, boasting stunning scenery, top-tier ski fields, and a relaxed mountain vibe. Explore our guide below. Mountainwatch | Matt Wise [...]
Cardrona Announces New Lift and New Terrain for Winter 2025
Mountainwatch | Press Release Wanaka, NZ, Dec 14, 2023: Skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand is about to get a whole lot bigger. Cardrona Alpine Resort’s is officially adding Soho Basin to their ski area, with work commencin [...]
2024 New Zealand Early Birds are here!
Now in the Northern hemisphere… …What a start to the season it’s been! With a number of resorts across Japan and North America already receiving record November snow fall: It’s never too early to start plan [...]
