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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Ski PackagesWanaka 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. -
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day toursThere 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
WanakaWanaka 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 ToursLooking 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
Top Five Things to do in Queenstown this Winter
Night skiing at Coronet Peak. Photo: NZSki.com Mountainwatch | Travel Queenstown is known as the fun and adventure capital of the world and in winter you can add snow, taking it to another level. It’s must-visit destination t [...]
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
Fresh tracks in Treble Cone – an enticing reason to head to Wanaka this winter. Photo: Treble Cone Mountainwatch | Matt Wiseman As temperatures drop and the softer autumn light takes hold our thoughts turn to winter with finge [...]
Cardrona Announces New Lift and New Terrain for Winter 2025
Plenty of fun terrain in Soho Basin’s open bowls 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 addin [...]
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 planning your Sout [...]
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 [...]