Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0800 234 000; www.ridgelinenz.com ; tours from $140) Explore the wilderness surrounding Wanaka
on a 4WD nature safari.
Funny French Cars
( 027 386 6932; www.funnyfrenchcars.co.nz ) Ride in a classic Citroen around Central Otago
wineries (per person $165), up into the hills for a picnic lunch (per person $150), or tour
the highlights of Wanaka (per car per hour $80).
DRIVING TOUR
Festivals & Events
Warbirds over Wanaka
( 03-443 8619, 0800 496 920; www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com ; Wanaka Airport; 3-day adult/child $190/45) Held
every second Easter (even-numbered years), this incredibly popular international airshow
attracts upwards of 50,000 people. Tickets for the first day only cost $65/15 per adult/
child, the second and third days are $90/15 each.
AIRSHOW
Rippon Festival
( www.ripponfestival.co.nz ) Held every second year in early February (even-numbered years) at
the lakeside Rippon Vineyard. Big-name Kiwi acts headline with a variety of styles rep-
resented, including R&B, reggae, rock, pop and punk.
MUSIC
Wanaka Fest
( www.wanakafest.co.nz ) This four-day event in mid-October has the feel of a small-town fair.
Street parades, live music, wacky competitions and fine regional produce get the locals
saying g'day to the warmth of spring.
CARNIVAL
Sleeping
In summer, and especially around New Year, prices and demand increase considerably.
During winter, the town receives an influx of international snowboarders.
Wanaka
Altamont Lodge
LODGE $
 
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