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June 2022
Cardrona Alpine Resort – Ski Field – Opens
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...
Find out more »Mount Difficulty Ascent – Cromwell
The Mount Difficulty Ascent in Cromwell on Saturday, 11 June 2022 is an extreme marathon or half marathon and is usually run alongside the Rustic Run and Walk, an easier event held on the same day. This is an adventure run, meaning you can't run all of this course. The ups are really UP! You'll be hands on knees, puffing just to walk, at times you will be using your hands to help you scramble up some dirty, rocky slopes,…
Find out more »Matariki – 2022
Matariki is the Maori New Year and represents a time of renewal, a time to begin preparations for new crops as the days begin to grow longer. It’s a time of sharing, casting away of old problems and moving ahead with a fresh outlook. It is often celebrated with a feast. This is a great free (koha is asked for the hangi) family event to warm up a cold winter night.
Find out more »NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival – 2022
Be sure to book your tickets for the NZ Mountain Film Festival this year - there is a great selection of films to choose from. Here's a short video to give you an idea of what's to come...
Find out more »October 2022
Challenge Wanaka Multi – 2022
Challenge Wanaka Multi returns on Saturday, 29 October 2022, 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
Find out more »December 2022
Rhythm and Alps – 2022
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 2023
Wanaka Rodeo – 2023
Be sure to dress for the occasion when you join the Wanaka Rodeo!
Find out more »February 2023
Challenge Wanaka – 2023
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 2023
Motatapu Race – off-road multi-sport event – 2023
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 – 2023
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!
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