Discover and experience all Wānaka has to offer throughout the seasons.
SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
CARDRONA
With the most reliable snow conditions in the region, the longest scheduled snow season in the South Island and just a short drive from Wānaka (35km), Cardrona is perfect for all types of snow lovers.
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TREBLE CONE
From the moment you ride off the top of the chair lift and take in the stunning views over Lake Wānaka and the Southern Alps, it’s easy to see why Treble Cone has earned such a loyal following amongst locals and return holiday-makers.
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CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
The Snow Farm offers plenty of activities for adventurers of all ages and sizes. They’re open all-year-round, meaning you can experience the ultimate high country playground in many different ways.
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HELISKIING
Hundreds of peaks in eleven legendary mountain ranges. From gentle rolling slopes, perfect for backcountry first-timers, to snowy bowls, challenging chutes and steep lines for the more experienced, this is the powder playground of your dreams.
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HIKING, BIKING AND LOCAL TRAILS
BIKE GLENDHU
Newbies can develop their skills on introductory loops. XC bikers race each other on the ups and test themselves on the dynamic downs. Enduro fiends are heard whopping from the summit and the downhillers are tearing up berms and hucking whips off tabletops.
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CARDRONA MTB
The Cardrona Bike Park is serviced by McDougall’s Chondola (gondola cabins and 6-seater chairs) and Whitestar Express (4-seater express chairlift), so there’s no need to pedal uphill. With trails for all levels, NZ’s highest bike park offers an ultimate alpine mountain biking experience for everyone.
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HELIBIKING
Southern Lakes Helibike provides one of the world’s most unique mountain biking experiences. The use of helicopters allow them to take guests deeper into these remote areas that would otherwise be inaccessible by mountain bike.
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WALKING AND HIKING
From big, steep multi-day excursions to casual lakeside strolls – always with a jaw-dropping view or two. Wānaka, Mt. Aspiring National Park and the surrounding mountains offer an endless outdoor playground to explore.
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EXPLORE Wānaka
FOOD AND DRINK
Sometimes the best things come in small packages. In Wānaka, epic food and locally-crafted beer, wine and spirits can be found on virtually every street corner – all that’s left for you to do is decide what suits your mood.
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WHAT'S ON
International marathons and triathlons, pro ski and snowboard competitions, music gigs, and food & drink festivals. Wānaka is a year-round host to epic events.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Maximise your adrenaline rush; skydive from 15,000 feet above eye watering scenery, take on the worlds highest waterfall via ferrata, explore a range of world-class canyons, or try an off-road trip 4 wheel driving, quad biking or horse trekking.
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ATTRACTIONS
Whether your buzz is classic cars, historic toys, puzzles or maybe even vintage aircraft, Wānaka is home to world-class collections of oddities, iconic pieces of history and time-defying attractions.
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