Explore the Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana with Wānaka Mountain Guides.
Our team of IFMGA and NZMGA certified guides delivers world-class, personalised mountain experiences tailored to all skill levels. We specialise in mountaineering, ski and splitboard touring, rock climbing, and trekking, offering both private guiding and technical instruction for beginners through to seasoned adventurers.
Our backyard is the Mount Aspiring National Park and our expertise extends throughout the wider Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana of New Zealand. From Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, Tititea / Mount Aspiring to Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Guided Adventures
Courses and Training
Everyone's requirements are different. Get in touch with our team early so we can share advice and guide you in the right direction to help you experience New Zealand’s unique mountains and achieve your alpine goals.
Group Courses and Training Calendar
Check out our current winter availabilty below. More dates are coming soon.
Can't make these dates. Get in touch to arrange group or private courses.
Explore all our courses to prepare for your own mountaineering, rock climbing or ski and splitboard touring adventures. Not sure where to start. Check out our Knowledge Base.
July
August
September
July
| Group Course or Trip | Start Date | Duration | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 03/07/2026 | 1.5 day | 8 spaces |
| Remarkables Winter Mountaineering Course | 06/07/2026 | 4 days | 2 spaces |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 10/07/2026 | 1.5 day | 6 spaces |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 17/07/2026 | 1.5 day | 6 spaces |
| Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course | 18/07/2026 | 2 days | 5 spaces |
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 | 20/07/2026 | 4 days | 4 spaces |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 24/07/2026 | 1.5 day | 6 spaces |
| Avalanche Skills for Mountaineers | 25/07/2026 | 1.5 day | 5 spaces |
| Ice Climbing Course | 25/07/2026 | 4 days | 3 spaces |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 31/07/2026 | 1.5 day | 6 spaces |
| Ice Climbing Course | 31/07/2026 | 4 days | 1 space |
August
| Group Course or Trip | Start Date | Duration | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 08/08/2026 | 3 days | 3 spaces |
| Ice Climbing Course | 10/08/2026 | 4 days | 4 spaces |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 15/08/2026 | 3 days | 4 spaces |
| Cass Valley Ski and Splitboard Tour | 17/08/2026 | 4 days | 4 spaces |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 17/08/2026 | 5 days | Places available |
| Remarkables Winter Mountaineering Course | 17/08/2026 | 4 days | 4 spaces |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 18/08/2026 | 3 days | 3 spaces |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 22/08/2026 | 3 days | 5 spaces |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 24/08/2026 | 5 days | Places available |
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 | 31/08/2026 | 4 days | 6 spaces |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 31/08/2026 | 5 days | Places available |
September
| Group Course or Trip | Start Date | Duration | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 | 04/09/2026 | 4 days | 5 spaces |
| Cass Valley Ski and Splitboard Tour | 07/09/2026 | 4 days | 2 spaces |
| Remarkables Winter Mountaineering Course | 07/09/2026 | 4 days | 2 spaces |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 07/09/2026 | 5 days | Places available |
| Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course | 12/09/2026 | 2 days | 4 spaces |
| Ski Mountaineering Course | 14/09/2026 | 5 days | 3 spaces |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 14/09/2026 | 5 days | Places available |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 21/09/2026 | 5 days | Places available |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 28/09/2026 | 5 days | Places available |
Explore our Knowledge Base for technical advice to help plan your trip or course.
- All
- Ascents
- Avalanche Education
- Gear
- Mountain Skills Instruction
- Rock Climbing
- Ski and Splitboard Touring
- Technical Advice
- Trekking
How to become a certified mountain guide in New Zealand
Higher Pathways: A Guide to Technical Mountaineering Ascents in New Zealand
Clothing Layering Systems for Ski & Splitboard Touring | NZ Guide
Which Wanaka Mountain Guides Trek is Best for Me?
The Ultimate Packing List for NZ Glacier Ski Touring
About Wānaka Mountain Guides
The meeting point for trips and courses is our base in Albert Town, Wānaka. If you require accommodation the night before or after a trip, it is possible to book extra nights at our comfortable next door Kea Lodge.
Our trusted friends and supplies
We collaborate with the following local businesses and organisations in the delivery of our trips and courses:
