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January 2022
The Big Easy – “Highest Mountain Marathon in New Zealand”
But it's not all downhill, with a reasonably hard climb at Sally's Pinch and some quite challenging rutty and rocky downhill bits but the views are more than worth it and the sense of accomplishment at the end will make it all worthwhile.
Find out more »The Ruby Swim – 2022
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 2022
Challenge Wanaka – 2022
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…
Find out more »March 2022
Motatapu Race – off-road multi-sport event – 2022
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…
Find out more »Wanaka A&P Show – 2022
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 »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!
Find out more »April 2023
Wheels at Wanaka – 2023
Wheels at Wanaka is a biennial event, it is a history-in-motion show which includes a vintage fair of steam, traction & stationary engines, tractors & farming heritage, cars, motorcycles and trucks - vintage, classics and exotics, earthmovers and heavy machinery. Buzzing with energy, Wheels at Wanaka is huge! There's nothing like it in Australasia.
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