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Welcome to Wānaka History
Upper Clutha History
Society Incorporated
Lake Wānaka, 1946
Explore the rich history of Wānaka and the Upper Clutha
Wānaka History promotes stories of Wānaka and the surrounding areas in the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Wānaka History was established in 2024 by the Upper Clutha History Society, using photographs, maps, documents and oral history records from their archive.
Wānaka, 1975 #2024.1506.14
Stories
Read stories relating to the historic development, individuals, and community of Wānaka and the Upper Clutha Region.
Audio Stories
Listen to audio clips of memories and first-hand accounts of historical moments related to 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.
Biographies
Read biographies of the individuals that helped shape Wānaka and the Upper Clutha Region.
Resources