Wanaka Rodeo - the thrills and spills of rodeo action
Cardrona Alpine Resort - open to the public for January
only. Walks, accommodation, mountain bikes for hire, double
chair open.
March
Upper Clutha Agricultural and Pastoral Show
- the second largest agricultural show in the South Island
April
Warbirds Over Wanaka (next event Easter 2006) - historic aircraft,
Royal New Zealand Air Force jets, aerobatic formations, helicopters and fun for all the
family at Wanaka airport.
Race
to the Sky - an international hill climb at Waiorau
Snow Farm.
July/August
The World Heli Challenge - an annual gathering
of the world's leading snowboarders and skiers takes the term
'freeriding' to the edge.
Pulsate Wanaka Big Air - join the fun and
action in downtown Wanaka as the world's premiere aerialists of
skiing and boarding take flight.
October
The Oceania Championships is the most prestigious Australasian climbing competition, attracting top climbers from New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Hosted by Wanaka Sportclimbing Incorporated and BaseCamp Wanaka, 6th to 8th October 2006.