Wanaka Beer Fest
The 10th Wanaka Beer Fest, with regional beers, food, a comedy tent and live music. A ticket with a shuttle from Queenstown is offered.
- when
- 5 December 2026
- where
- Wānaka
- cost
- Paid
- kind of event
- Food and wine
From Humanitix, Wanaka Beer Fest 2026, checked 6 October 2026.
| When | Saturday, 5 December 2026, 12pm to 6:30pm |
| Where | A&P Showgrounds, 15 McDougall Street, Wānaka |
| Cost | General admission $55; late tier $65; entry plus Queenstown shuttle $79.99 |
| Good with kids | Not aimed at children |
| Organiser | Wanaka Beer Festival (opens in a new tab) |
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Getting there
Wānaka is 67 km from central Queenstown, about 1 h (Crown Range) or 1 h 15 (117 km via Cromwell) by car (Crown Range Road over the 1,076 m summit, chains when signed; SH6 via Cromwell is the wet-weather road). Without a car: SkyDrive four times a day from Athol Street and the airport (about 1 h 15), InterCity daily (about 1 h 45).
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Source: Humanitix, Wanaka Beer Fest 2026, checked 6 October 2026. The description is ours. Dates are New Zealand time and plans change: confirm with the organiser before you travel for an event, and if you spot a change email hello@queenstownpocket.com.