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Warbirds Over Wanaka – 2024
2024-03-29 08:00 - 2024-04-01 17:00 UTC | Wanaka Airport, Lloyd Dunn Ave, SH6 Wanaka, Otago 9305 New Zealand
Experience aviation history from the early 1900’s at Warbirds Over Wanaka, an international airshow that’s not to be missed!

87th Wanaka A&P Show – 2024
2024-03-08 08:00 - 2024-03-09 17:00 | Lake Front Wanaka, New Zealand
The Wanaka A&P Show is one of the largest South Island agricultural shows. If you’re heading to Wanaka for a holiday, be sure to set aside some time to take the whole family to the Wanaka A&P Show – there is something for everyone!

Motatapu Race – off-road multi-sport event – 2024
2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Glendu Bay
The iconic Motatapu returns in 2022 on 5th March with four iconic races, the 47km Mountain Bike Race, 15km Miners Trail, 42km Marathon and 52.5km Ultra Run. Held on one epic day, it is your one chance a year to experience the breathtaking high country terrain and traverse the Motatapu, Soho and Glencoe Stations between Wanaka and Queenstown.
It’s a bucket-list off-road event with challenging yet achievable courses, which attracts close to 4000 participants a year. The Motatapu is a hugely enjoyable and social event, famous for its relaxed southern vibe and huge comradery.

Challenge Wanaka – 2024
2024-02-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Glendu Bay
Challenge Wanaka is an annual sporting event, held during the beautiful Wanaka Summers.
The triathlon festival will utilise tranquil Glendhu Bay for the swim leg, which has far less prevailing wind than the previous course. The road from Glendhu Bay to the bottom of Treble Cone Ski Field will be lapped, making for a safe and secure road ride without the dangers of traffic. The breath-taking Bike Glendhu Bike Park will host the run-up its scenic and pristine tracks. And the iconic Glendhu Station will host the Integrity Homes Expo, Junior, Schools and Adaptive races as well as Race HQ and transition.
Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka is the race of a lifetime and the perfect opportunity to compete and holiday in paradise. Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka is New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival, featuring events for all ages and abilities involving over 2,500 participants from top professional to age group athletes from all over New Zealand and the world, which we are hoping to draw back once our borders are open. Come enjoy the family fun and support your loved ones or have a go yourself.
Accommodation sells out fast during this exciting event, so be sure to book your Wanaka accommodation well in advance.

Wanaka Rodeo – 2024
2024-01-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Wanaka Rodeo Club Wanaka, New Zealand
The Wanaka Rodeo has been running since 1963 and is held annually on 2nd January.
Since 2011 the Wanaka Rodeo has been held at the permanent, purpose built grounds located on the outskirts of Albert Town. The arena, yards and viewing amphitheater are capable of catering crowds of up to 6,000 spectators, plus corporate tents, and food stalls.
Be sure to dress for the occasion when you join the Wanaka Rodeo!

Challenge Wanaka Multi – 2023
2023-10-28 08:00 - 17:00
Challenge Wanaka Multi returns on Saturday, 28 October 2023, featuring a kayak on the Matukituki River, a mountain bike and a trail run.
The event will cater for individuals, 2 and 3 person teams and tandem teams. Tandem kayaks will be available for hire. Individual kayakers and the lead kayaker in the tandem teams will need a Grade 2 kayaking certificate.⁠
Distances/Events
25K Kayak
+ 43K MTB
+ 14K trail run

Treble Cone Ski Area - Opens
2023-06-24 09:00 - 2023-09-24 15:00 | Treble Cone Ski Area, Mt. Aspiring Road, Wanaka, 9305, New Zealand
Treble Cone, the largest ski area in NZ’s South Island, is famous for its long, uncrowded groomed runs, legendary off-piste terrain and unrivalled views over Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps.
For beginner skiers and snowboarders, Treble Cone’s learner area is located alongside the comforts of the Base lodge and café with the convenience of a fully kitted ski and snowboard rental shop.
Intermediates will revel Treble Cone’s massive 700m of vertical, the longest in the Queenstown Southern Lakes District which allows for some of New Zealand’s longest groomed trails and of course, Treble Cone’s famous off-piste terrain.
Advanced and expert riders will find a playground of open powder faces and natural half pipes in the Saddle Basin and on the Summit Slopes and the Motatapu Chutes offer some of the steepest and most challenging terrain within the boundaries of a patrolled and protected ski area.
No matter what type of skier or snowboarder you are, Treble Cone offers an unforgettable New Zealand snow experience.

Cardrona Alpine Resort Ski Field – Opens
2023-06-17 09:00 - 2023-10-22 16:00 | Cardrona Ski Field Wanaka, New Zealand
Are you coming to Wanaka for some winter ski or snowboarding? Find out about Cardrona’s opening dates first, or watch their latest video to see what’s in store for your Wanaka ski trip…

Festival of Colour – Arts Festival – 2023
2023-03-26 08:00 - 2023-04-02 17:00
The Festival of Colour is the flagship arts event for the region. With seven successful festivals under our belt, we are still fresh and stylish and punch well above our weight. We have established our track record with sell-out seasons of music, theatre and dance performances and deservedly known as the ‘best little arts festival in New Zealand’.

Ripe Wānaka Food & Wine Festival
2023-03-18
Ripe Wānaka is full of passion and energy only for the best wine and food of our region and our country – backed by a deep respect, appreciation and knowledge for the industry.

Wānaka resident Nathan White, who admittedly has a strong palate for Central Otago wine, is the founder of Ripe Wānaka Food & Wine Festival which is setting out to showcase the region’s world-class producers to Aotearoa and beyond.
The inaugural event in 2021 was a major success, gaining credibility as a new player in the list of NZ’s best wine & food events.

Rhythm and Alps – 2022
2022-12-29 08:00 - 2022-12-31 17:00 | Cardrona Valley Wanaka, New Zealand
Are you a music lover and festival goer? You’ll need to visit Wanaka during Rhythm and Alps music festival – it’s a blast.
