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October 2020
Art Exhibition & Sale
This Labour Weekend art exhibition is packed with local contemporary art for sale, live music, an art auction, gift shop and artist discussions. Not to be missed! The Lake Wanaka Centre will be filled with contemporary local art for sale over the Labour Weekend 2020. The special section theme for this event is 'Pacifica'. Sculptures, jewellery, paintings, prints, woodwork, creative fibre and more will be on display during this 3-day event. The opening night will feature live music, drinks and…
Find out more »December 2020
Rhythm and Alps – 2020
Are you a music lover and festival goer? You'll need to visit Wanaka during Rhythm and Alps music festival - it's a blast.
Find out more »January 2021
Wanaka Rodeo – 2021
Be sure to dress for the occasion when you join the Wanaka Rodeo!
Find out more »The Ruby Swim – 2021
Swim in the pristine waters of Lake Wanaka during the Ruby Swim race. There are multiple distances and always a fun get together afterwards.
Find out more »February 2021
Challenge Wanaka – 2021
Challenge Wanaka is an annual sporting event, held during the beautiful Wanaka Summers. Challenge Wanaka offer both a full iron-distance event, as well as the half and team entries. Accommodation sells out fast during this exciting event, so be sure to book your Wanaka accommodation well in advance.
Find out more »March 2021
Wanaka A&P Show – 2021
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!
Find out more »Motatapu Race – off-road multi-sport event – 2021
The Motatapu race offers adventours challenges for all. There is a triathlon, mountain bike race, an ultra marathon as well as a walk and running event. Start training today, and register to compete as soon as registration opens.
Find out more »April 2021
Festival of Colour – Arts Festival – 2021
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’.
Find out more »April 2022
Warbirds Over Wanaka – 2022
Experience aviation history from the early 1900's at Warbirds Over Wanaka, an international airshow that's not to be missed!
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