ABOUT Wanaka
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
Wanaka has a great selection of bars, restaurants and cafes. Check out some of our favourites. -
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
Looking to plan an overseas school tour to Wanaka? Let us do the organisation for you with our team of experienced school travel specialists.
Featured Wanaka Articles
New Zealand Forecast – Tides Are Turning As We Say “Good Riddance” Northerlies, And “Kia Ora” Southerlies
Marginal early season conditions at The Remarkables today, but things are about to turn for the better with snow and cold air in the extended forecast. Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper Written early Monday 26thand valid to Thursd [...]
Grasshopper’s 2023 New Zealand Snow Season Outlook – May Update
The Remarkables after an early season storm last year. Photo: NZ.com Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper La Nina-style weather has continued to plague New Zealand’s weather over the last several weeks, bringing warm northerlies tha [...]
Grasshopper’s 2023 New Zealand Snow Season Outlook
Mt Hutt, under an early season blanket of snow in 2021. Will pre-season climate drivers lead to early snow? Photo: NZSki.com Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper The first snow has already fallen over New Zealand after a late March [...]
What to do on and off the snow in Wanaka, New Zealand.
We’ve pulled together some of our favorite things to do in Wanaka to make your 2023 winter unforgettable. With such a diverse range of activities on and off the mountain, Wanaka has everything you need to ma [...]
Queenstown, your 2023 winter destination!
Travelling to Queenstown is a bucket list adventure, especially in the winter. Make the most out of your 2023 ski season with our guide on some of Queenstown’s top activities to do this winter. Known for being [...]
Why Book With Us
Experience & Knowledge Operating for over 16 years in the snow travel industry, curating packages to destinations all over the world, we have naturally collected a team of passionate snow enthusiasts along the way. Coming from [...]
