Wanaka Town
Wanaka is a popular township located on the southern banks of Lake Wanaka in Otago on the South Island. It is Otago’s second largest resort town and enjoys a lively, but less hectic buzz than neighbouring Queenstown 70km away (one hour’s drive). From the South Island gateway city of Christchurch, it takes just over six hours to drive to Wanaka (428km).
Wanaka first garnered interest when gold was discovered in the 1870s, but nowadays it is the lake, Mt Aspiring, Cardrona ski field, Puzzling World, International World Heli-Challenge and the bi-annual Wanaka Air Show that help attract thousands of visitors. more
Wanaka seasons have their own special appeal: spring means blossom, summer sees many cloudless hot, sunny days, autumn is a riot of red and golden colours and winter is clear, crisp and sunny.
The peaks of Mount Aspiring National Park create a stunning panorama around the lake and it's easy for hikers and non-hikers to explore the park. Other popular activities include: wine tours, visiting the Wanaka Beerworks, golf, fishing, café and restaurant dining, horse trekking, canyoning, mountain biking, sky diving, hiking, skiing and scenic flights.
Accommodation options in Wanaka include apartments, baches, backpackers, bed and breakfast stays, holiday homes, camping grounds, hotels and lodges.
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ASPIRING HELICOPTERS - Wanaka
ASPIRING HELICOPTERS - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Glacier landings, scenic flights, personalised experiences: Let us take you exploring over Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks giving you the ultimate birds-eye view and unique alpine landings only possible by helicopter. Set foot on an ancient glacier, enjoy the diverse landscape on a Milford Sound flight or simply take in the majestic mountains surrounding Wanaka. Charter flights available.
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- +64 3 443 7152
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- 2211 Mt Aspiring Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
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BUCHANAN LODGE - Wanaka
BUCHANAN LODGE - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Superb, boutique self-catering accommodation in delightful Wanaka. Live the ultimate dream and relax in this stunningly beautiful corner of the South Island. Situated on 60 acres of land designated as an area of 'outstanding natural beauty', Buchanan Lodge provides the perfect hideaway. A great place to shed stress.
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- +64 3 443 9039
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- +64 21 245 9847
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- 370 Buchanan Rise, Glendhu Bay, Wanaka, New Zealand
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CANYONING NEW ZEALAND - Queenstown and Wanaka
CANYONING NEW ZEALAND - Queenstown and Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Get involved in an awesome multisport adventure with 3 different locations to suit the beginner to the experienced adventure seeker! Abseil, slide, jump and swim whilst getting upclose with some off-the-beaten track raw NZ beauty. Equipment and an experienced qualified guide to lead you through is included. Step-out of your comfort-zone and into some amazing memories of New Zealand.
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- +64 3 428 0071
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- 69 Beach Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
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DISTINCTION WANAKA ALPINE RESORT - Wanaka
DISTINCTION WANAKA ALPINE RESORT - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Nestled in a quiet Lake Wanaka location, the self-contained 1, 2, 3 & 5 bedroom apartments provide a fully equipped kitchen, TV with SKY channels, FREE unlimited WiFi, under-floor heating in the bathrooms, private & secure car garages, perfect for storing equipment such as skis & bikes. Outdoor swimming pool, spa, gym, games room, tennis court.
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- +64 3 443 2325
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- 0800 492 625 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 150-154 Anderson Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
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ECO WANAKA ADVENTURES - Wanaka
ECO WANAKA ADVENTURES - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk. Cruise to this unique and magical reserve, walking the track to the serene Arethusa Pool near the summit for amazing lake and alpine views. See the rare flightless Buff Weka (half-day). Or combine with a 4WD backcountry adventure for the Wanaka Nature Encounter (full day). Queenstown departures available on full day trips.
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- +64 3 443 2869
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- 0800 926 326 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Wanaka, New Zealand
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EMMA NEWMAN EVENTS - Christchurch
EMMA NEWMAN EVENTS - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Specialist wedding and event planner providing you a very personal service to ensure a wonderful wedding day. Minimise stress, save money and enjoy your wedding day knowing someone is supporting you. Whether you live here or overseas I'd love to help plan your perfect wedding day. Corporate, charitable and other private events large or small organised throughout the country.
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- +64 3 355 2733
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- +64 21 678 877
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- 11 Highgate Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand
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GO JETS - Wanaka
GO JETS - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Let us take you on an exhilarating jetboating ride down the mighty Clutha River. Spectacular scenery, fast flowing waters, passing old gold mining sites until you reach the "Devils Nook". You will pass under the historic "Red Bridge", camera stops and numerous 360 degree spins will be carried out during your Go Jets Wanaka jetboating trip. Pick up i-site Wanaka.
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- +64 21 305 563
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- 0800 GO JETS (0800 465 387) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Wanaka i-SITE, 99 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
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HOOK WANAKA - Wanaka
HOOK WANAKA - Wanaka
Hook is a brand new lake to plate salmon fishing and restaurant experience located in Wanaka, right at the heart of New Zealand's Southern Lakes. Hook is a place where everyone is welcomed to enjoy Wanaka's stunning alpine setting in comfort and with ease. Escape into the great outdoors. Catch a Chinook salmon from our spring-fed fishing lakes.
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- +64 3 443 1222
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- 49 Monteith Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
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KIDZ GO - Queenstown, Wanaka, Fiordland
KIDZ GO - Queenstown, Wanaka, Fiordland
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand holiday travel guide for families - the only dedicated family travel webguide to New Zealand. Kidz Go provides information for families visiting Queenstown, Wanaka or Te Anau. Family friendly accommodation, dining and activities, minimum ages for adventure stuff, child-minding, skiing with kids and more. Check our website for family information for all other New Zealand regions.
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- +64 27 411 9530
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- Queenstown, New Zealand
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LUXURY LODGE - Wanaka
LUXURY LODGE - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Live the dream; spacious luxury, privacy and stunning views of Lake Wanaka and Southern Alps from two luxury self-contained lodges, built around a courtyard with BBQ, pizza oven and water feature. Each lodge has underfloor heating, soaring ceilings, gourmet kitchen, lounge, bedroom and two bathrooms, just five minutes from shops.
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- +64 21 310 099
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- 88A Golf Course Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
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OASIS YURT LODGE - Wanaka
OASIS YURT LODGE - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - A unique bespoke Lodge accommodation with the essence and feel of glamping. An experience close to nature where you can listen to the bird song, gaze up at the night sky before bed and drift to sleep in the comfort and luxury of a Yurt. Romantic getaways, family vacations, a friends escape, Oasis offers a year round option for all.
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- +64 21 40 5388
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- 79 Riverbank Road, Wanaka
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PUZZLING WORLD - Wanaka
PUZZLING WORLD - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - "Puzzling World" is a world-unique attraction with the theme of anything puzzling! Take some amazing photos of our crazy buildings and toilets. Our Illusion Rooms must be seen to be believed and the two-storied Great Maze, the world's first 'modern-styled' maze, is a fascinating challenge for the whole family.
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- +64 3 443 7489
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- 188 Wanaka Luggate, Hwy 84, Wanaka, New Zealand
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REALM VR - Wanaka
REALM VR - Wanaka
Discover a whole new universe, become part of your game, explore the world, with REALM, the world is literally at your fingertips. Enjoy one of our cutting edge experiences on our Infinity Platforms. At REALM, you're not just watching, - you're immersed! Play with friends or watch, as they navigate the experience on our live streaming screens.
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- 0800 733 7455 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 31 Dunmore St, Wanaka, New Zealand
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RIDGELINE ADVENTURES - Lake Wanaka
RIDGELINE ADVENTURES - Lake Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Get well off the beaten track with our authentic 4WD and photography tours through a genuine New Zealand alpine farm overlooking picturesque Lake Wanaka surrounded by glistening snow-capped peaks and glaciers. An absolute highlight of your New Zealand holiday.
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- +64 27 390 2152
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- +64 27 602 4018
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- 0800 234 000 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 11 Sandy's Lane RD2, Wanaka, New Zealand
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SNOPRO SKI HIRE WANAKA
SNOPRO SKI HIRE WANAKA
Mobile-friendly - Offering full service ski & snowboard rental delivery in Wanaka & Queenstown. Our ski hire Wanaka delivery offers custom fitted ski & snowboard rentals. We fit you for boots in the comfort of your accommodation at a time that suits 7 days a week from 7am until 9pm. Snopro prides itself on offering the best ski & snowboard hire Wanaka.
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SOUTHERN ALPS AIR - Wanaka
SOUTHERN ALPS AIR - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Southern Alps Air provide scenic flights through New Zealand's most breathtaking landscapes. Areas you will see on our flights can include glaciers, National Parks, Mt Aspiring, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, Mt Cook, and Milford Sound. Our experienced pilots provide a friendly and professional service. During your chosen flight, enjoy a personalized commentary and uninterrupted views from your window seat.
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- +64 3 443 4385
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- +64 27 404 8442
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- 0800 345 666 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 12 Lloyd Dunn Avenue, RD 2, Wanaka, New Zealand
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WANAKA ALPINE LODGE - Wanaka
WANAKA ALPINE LODGE - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Set on nearly 2 acres of grounds facing Mt Iron, Wanaka Alpine Lodge is in a semi-rural setting surrounded by New Zealand's beautiful Southern Alps and just 3km from central Wanaka. Only a short distance from Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Clutha River, Mt Aspiring National Park and the ski fields of Cardrona, Treble Cone and Snow Farm.
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- +64 3 443 5355
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- +64 21 244 5953
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- 114 Albert Town-Lake Hawea Road, Albert Town, New Zealand
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WANAKA HELICOPTERS - Wanaka
WANAKA HELICOPTERS - Wanaka
Within view of the spectacular Southern Alps and on the doorstep of the World Heritage Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks, Wanaka Helicopters can offer scenic flights that encompass more epic landscapes than anywhere else in New Zealand. Scenic flights to Lake Wanaka, Mount Aspiring, Isobel Glacier, Milford Sound and Mount Cook, personalised charter trips also available.
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- +64 3 443 1085
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- 0800 46 36 26 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 6 Lloyd Dunn Avenue, Wanaka Airport, Wanaka, New Zealand
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WANAKA LAKEVIEW HOLIDAY PARK - Wanaka
WANAKA LAKEVIEW HOLIDAY PARK - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Handy to lake, 10 minutes walk to town and central to the various attractions available in the area, Wanaka Lakeview Holiday Park is your ideal camping destination. This park has served the Wanaka area for many years by offering a clean and affordable accommodation that will suit all budgets. Stay with us and enjoy a unique camping experience.
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- +64 3 443 7883
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- 212 Brownston Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
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WANAKA TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Wanaka
WANAKA TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Accommodation just two kilometres from Wanaka township, nestled amongst mature trees with great morning sun and views. Courtesy shuttle service to Wanaka town. Free wi-fi, BBQ's, Spas, Sauna, Bike-hire available. Motel units enjoy panoramic views with spacious grass area, 50+ SkyTV channels, full kitchens. Main amenity block has modern, clean showers & underfloor heating. Ideal holiday park accommodation.
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- +64 3 443 7766
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- 0800 229 8439 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 263 Studholme Road North, Wanaka, New Zealand
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WANAKA WINE TOURS - Wanaka and Central Otago
WANAKA WINE TOURS - Wanaka and Central Otago
Mobile-friendly - Small group half or full day tours exploring the scenery, history, food and wines of Central Otago. The accent is on leisure as you immerse into the flavours and sights of this vineyard paradise. An unhurried amble through up to six of the regions finest, pausing only to admire the ever-present views. Tours depart daily on demand.
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- +64 21 919 468
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- 0800 946 387 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 103 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
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Lake Wanaka, Wanaka NZ - Web Cam
Lake Wanaka, Wanaka NZ - Web Cam
A view of Lake Wanaka from the western side of the lake, approximately 3.5km from the township
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Wanaka Pre-School - New Zealand
Wanaka Pre-School - New Zealand
Wanaka Preschool is the longest established early childhood centre in Wanaka, New Zealand. We provide affordable and accessible quality education and care for children in a family friendly environment.
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Free Pool At Hawea Hotel Every Monday!
Enjoy a free game of pool every Monday at The Hawea Hotel! Grab your family or friends and have a competitive pool game or pot the black... you decide! Don't forget we also have happy hour on all tap beers, house ...
Where: Lake Hawea Hotel, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
Address: 1 Capel Ave, Hawea, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
From: 4:00pm on Monday 2nd October 2023
To: 10:00pm on Monday 3rd June 2024
Hawea Hotel: $20 Pizzas Every Tuesday!
Enjoy $20 pizzas with your friends and family every Tuesday! Not forgetting happy hour on all our tap beers, house wine and house spirits! Book now... https://haweahotel.nz/
Where: Lake Hawea Hotel, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
Address: 1 Capel Ave, Hawea, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
From: 4:00pm on Tuesday 3rd October 2023
To: 9:00pm on Tuesday 4th June 2024
Lake Hawea - Kids Eat Free
Gather your friends and family and enjoy Kids eating free every Thursday... Enjoy a kids meal with every adult meal purchased every Thursday. We also have kids colouring in packs so that everyone can sit back and ...
Where: Lake Hawea Hotel, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
Address: 1 Capel Ave, Hawea, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
From: 4:00pm on Thursday 28th September 2023
To: 9:00pm on Thursday 2nd May 2024
Quiz Night every Thursday!
Gather your friends, family or work colleagues and enjoy our local quiz night every Thursday at 6:30PM. Donate $2 and we'll match $2. All proceedings goes to Forest & Bird Fundraiser to give back to the community. ...
Where: Hello Ranger, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
Address: 3 Northlake Drive, Northlake, Wānaka, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
From: 6:00pm on Thursday 5th October 2023
To: 9:00pm on Thursday 6th June 2024
Outdoor Koha Yoga
Come join me for an outdoor yoga experience, reconnecting to our bodies, breath and nature. Open to all levels! The classes will be a mindful mix of flow and holding postures, with a grounding meditation at the end. ...
Where: Wanaka Station Park, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
Address: 62 Wanaka Mount Aspiring Road, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
From: 5:30pm on Thursday 23rd November 2023
To: 6:30pm on Thursday 21st December 2023
Pottery Workshop - Paint Your Own Ceramic Tumbler
In this workshop, you will decorate one ceramic cup that has been handmade in the studio. We will cover a few different techniques using underglaze and finish with a food-safe clear glaze. Your piece will then be ...
Where: Shannon Courtenay Studio, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
Address: 1653 Cardrona Valley Rd, Cardrona, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
From: 10:00am on Friday 15th December 2023
To: 11:00am on Friday 15th December 2023
Lake Hawea Meat Raffle
Enjoy our community meat raffle every Friday at 6PM. Raffle tickets $2 each. We also have our delicious $20 fish and chips every Friday from 12PM. Not forgetting happy hour on all tap beers, house wine and house ...
Where: Lake Hawea Hotel, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
Address: 1 Capel Ave, Hawea, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
From: 6:00pm on Friday 29th September 2023
To: 9:00pm on Friday 19th July 2024
Friday Meat Raffle!
Gather your friends, family or work colleagues for an end of week treat! Enjoy our meat raffle every Friday, $2 a ticket, drawn at 6PM. Not forgetting happy hour 5-6PM every day!
Where: Hello Ranger, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
Address: 3 Northlake Drive, Northlake, Wānaka, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
From: 6:00pm on Friday 6th October 2023
To: 9:00pm on Friday 11th October 2024
Saturday Live Music in North Lake!
Enjoy Local Live Music in North Lake every Saturday at 3-6PM. Grab a spot in the sun with our massive beer garden or a spot inside, you decide! Not forgetting happy hour 5-6PM every day. Secure a table now: ...
Where: Hello Ranger, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
Address: 3 Northlake Drive, Northlake, Wānaka, Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes
From: 3:00pm on Saturday 7th October 2023
To: 6:00pm on Saturday 25th May 2024