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.
| Group Course or Trip | Start Date | Duration | Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Mountaineering Course | 12th – 16th January | COMPLETE | |
| Summer Mountaineering Course | 26th – 30th January | COMPLETE | |
| Summer Mountaineering Course | 8th – 12th March | COMPLETE | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 20th March - 3rd April | COMPLETE | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 23rd - 28th March | COMPLETE | |
| Summer Mountaineering Course | 6th – 10th April | COMPLETE | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 6th - 10th April | COMPLETE | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 3rd / 4th July | Places available | |
| Remarkables Winter Mountaineering Course | 6th – 9th July | 2 places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 10th / 11th July | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 and Introduction to Touring Combo | 10th – 12th July | 2 | Places available |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 11th – 13th July | Places available | |
| Remarkables Winter Mountaineering Course | 14th – 17th July | 3 places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 17th / 18th July | 2 places available | |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 18th – 21st July | Places available | |
| Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course | 18th - 19th July | 3 places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 | 20th – 23rd July | 2 places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 Weekend | 24th – 27th July | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 24th / 25th July | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 and Introduction to Touring Combo | 24th – 26th July | 2 | Places available |
| Avalanche Skills Course for Mountaineers | 25th - 26th July | 4 places available | |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 25th – 27th July | Places available | |
| Ice Climbing Course | 25th – 28th July | 3 places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 31st July / 1st August | Places available | |
| Ice Climbing Course | 31st July – 3rd August | FULL | |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 1st – 3rd August | FULL | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 | 3rd – 6th August | Places available | |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 5th – 7th August | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 7th / 8th August | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 and Introduction to Touring Combo | 7th – 9th August | 2 | Places available |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 8th – 10th August | 3 places available | |
| Ice Climbing Course | 10th – 13th August | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 14th / 15th August | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 and Introduction to Touring Combo | 14th – 16th August | 2 | Places available |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 15th – 17th August | 3 places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 | 17th - 20th August | 3 places available | |
| Remarkables Winter Mountaineering Course | 17th – 20th August | Places available | |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 17th – 21st August | Places available | |
| Cass Valley Ski and Splitboard Tour | 17th - 19th August | 4 Places available | |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 18th – 20th August | 3 places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 20th / 21st August | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 and Introduction to Touring Combo | 20th – 22nd August | 2 | Places available |
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 Weekend | 21st – 24th August | Places available | |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 22nd – 24th August | 5 places available | |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 24th – 28th August | Places available | |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 25th – 27th August | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 28th / 29th August | 2 places available | |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 29th – 31st August | Places available | |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 31st August – 4th September | Places available | |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 2nd – 4th September | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 3rd / 4th September | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 and Introduction to Touring Combo | 3rd – 5th September | 2 | Places available |
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 Weekend | 4th – 7th September | 2 places available | |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 7th – 11th September | Places available | |
| Cass Valley Ski and Splitboard Tour | 7th - 10th September | 1 Place available | |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 8th – 11th September | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 1 | 10th / 11th September | Places available | |
| Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course | 12th - 13th September | 3 places available | |
| Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Course Foot | 12th - 13th September | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 | 14th – 17th September | Places available | |
| Ski Mountaineering Course | 14th – 18th September | 1 place available | |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 14th – 18th September | Places available | |
| Avalanche Skills Course 2 Weekend | 18th – 21st September | Places available | |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 21st – 25th September | Places available | |
| Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Touring Course | 22nd – 24th September | Places available | |
| Ski Mountaineering Course | 28th September – 2nd October | Places available | |
| Glacier Ski and Splitboard Tour | 28th September – 2nd October | Places available | |
| Remarkables Winter Mountaineering Course | 7th – 10th September | 2 places available | |
| Summer Mountaineering Course | 2nd – 6th November | Places available | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 2nd - 6th November | Places available | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 9th - 13th November | 1 place available | |
| Summer Mountaineering Course | 16th – 20th November | Places available | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 16th - 20th November | 1 place available | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 23rd - 27th November | Places available | |
| Summer Mountaineering Course | 30th November – 4th December | Places available | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 30th November - 4th December | FULL | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 7th - 11th December | 1 place available | |
| Summer Mountaineering Course | 14th – 18th December | Places available | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 14th - 18th December | Places available | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 4th - 8th January 2027 | Places available | |
| Summer Mountaineering Course | 6th – 10th January 2027 | 2 places available | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 11th - 15th January 2027 | Places available | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 18th - 22nd January 2027 | Places available | |
| Summer Mountaineering Course | 25th – 29th January 2027 | Places available | |
| Mount Aspiring Ascent | 25th - 29th January 2027 | 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 Wanaka 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:
