Spring in Wanaka 

Summer in Wanaka

Autumn in Wanaka

A significant number of spectacular events take place in Wanaka on a regular basis. Some of these include the Downtown Big Air Competition, Warbirds over Wanaka, and the World Heli Challenge.

The surrounding lakes and rivers offer some of the best fly fishing in the world. The rivers are stocked with rainbow and brown trout.

Wanaka is a skier's and snowboarder's paradise, with 3 major ski resorts, heliskiing and cross country skiing all at the visitors doorstep.

Mt Aspiring National Park is a hiker's mecca. Short hikes, day hikes and week long excursions are all available.

Spring in Wanaka

With the melting snow, vibrant new life takes hold around the countryside of Lake Wanaka. Clean alpine air stirs new-born animals and wild flowers color the landscape. Skis and snowboards make way for mountain bikes and athletes jogging country roads and mountain tracks.

Scenic flights over the alpine region allow visitors to capture on film pristine splendor, while tandem sky-diving gives an exhilarating perspective of the landscape.

Anglers check their tackle bags as the new fishing season approaches in the lakes and rivers of the region as high country creeks fill with melting snow.

Some of the best and most experienced mountain guides in the world prepare to guide groups and individuals up some of the most majestic peaks in New Zealand.

Summer in Wanaka

Summer brings cloudless, hot, sunny days. 
The temperature can reach 34°C/93°F but averages
23°C/73°F. 

Little wonder that New Zealanders flock to Lake Wanaka for their summer break and that more and more international visitors are joining them in discovering the region. Sip wine at a local vineyard on the lake-shore or spend a day or three fishing one of the great valley rivers. Up the ante with a little adventure: canyoning, climbing, river surfing or sky-diving. Or simply idle the days away swimming, cafe-cruising and day dreaming... summer is a great time to visit.

Autumn in Wanaka

Autumn is a spectacular time of year for photographers who want to make the most of the autumn colours and lake reflections. Nature expresses itself beautifully in autumn with a kaleidoscope of colors from dazzling golds to vivid reds.

In late March the arts come together with the Wanaka Autumn Arts Festival. Passionate students learn from professional artists in this week-long school that attracts hundreds of people to share their creativity.

A significant event during autumn is "Warbirds Over Wanaka", which is an International Air Show held every two years (every second Easter).  The event was last held April 2004.