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Welcome to Wānaka History

Explore the rich history of Wānaka and the Upper Clutha

Wānaka History promotes stories of Wānaka and the Upper Clutha/Mata-Au area of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Wānaka History is a project of the Upper Clutha History Society, using photographs, maps, documents and oral history records from their archive.

Stories

Read stories relating to the historic development, individuals, and community of Wānaka and the Upper Clutha Region.

Maps & Images

Wānaka History has access to a large collection of prints, negatives and digital scans of images and maps dating from the 1860s.

Resources

A team of local volunteers give many hours of their time to assist with processing photographs, documents and records.