If you need a break from the cold, or just want to spend a day inside, winter in Wānaka offers plenty of alternatives to the mountains.
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Winter is Wānaka is truly one of the most incredible times of the year. With three ski fields, winter experiences like tubing, skiing, snow boarding, touring, dog sledding and snow shoeing, as well as a ton of indoor activities and attractions.
The winter season in Wānaka runs from the beginning of June to the end of August, with an average temperature of 10°C.
After a big day on the hill, there’s only one thing to do – après. Wānaka has tons of spots – from cocktail bars to local holes-in-the-wall – to get your après-ski on.
Join Sophie Piearcey as she visits Snow Farm for the first time.
News flash – getting up the mountain to Ski or Snowboard is not conditional to making it a worthy visit to Wānaka in Winter.
Whether you are nursing an injury or simply just not a snow-bunny rest assured that we have plenty of non-snow related activities to enjoy!
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