New Zealand Mountain Film and Book Festival

NZ Mountain Film Festival

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Arts & CultureWanaka/Queenstown
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsNow in its mid-twenties as an annual event
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NZD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

New Zealand Mountain Film and Book Festival in Wanaka/Queenstown

The New Zealand Mountain Film and Book Festival is an adventure and mountain culture festival based in Wanaka and Queenstown each June or July, run by a charitable trust since the early 2000s. The programme includes film screenings, guest speakers, an adventure film school, a youth programme and an outdoor gear expo, with a national tour and online festival extending its reach beyond the host towns.

Wanaka in midwinter is cold, quiet and surrounded by the Southern Alps, conditions that make it an unlikely but fitting home for a festival built entirely around mountain and adventure film.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Now in its mid-twenties as an annual event, the festival has built a genuinely national footprint from its Central Otago base, running a touring programme to other New Zealand cities and an online festival stream alongside its core Wanaka and Queenstown screenings, letting audiences well outside the South Island access the same curated mountain and adventure film selection

02

The mystery stays covered

As a registered charity rather than a commercial promoter, the festival channels proceeds from a silent auction and its wider programme into a community grant scheme supporting outdoor and adventure initiatives

03

The city starts moving

Its companion Adventure Film School and Adventure Writing School give the event an educational dimension uncommon among film festivals, actively training the next generation of adventure filmmakers and writers rather than only showcasing finished work

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Run as a registered charitable trust since the early 2000s

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the festival supports its own Community Grant Scheme through fundraising activities such as a silent auction

The sacred route

Living ritual

tying a film festival directly to funding for outdoor and adventure community projects

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For New Zealand Mountain Film and Book Festival, plan transport around the exact Wanaka/Queenstown venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Warm winter clothing is essential, since the festival runs in late June or July when Wanaka and Queenstown regularly see sub-zero overnight temperatures; a warm jacket, hat and gloves are...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For New Zealand Mountain Film and Book Festival, stay near the part of Wanaka/Queenstown you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

NZD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map36.85 S, 174.76 EOpen in Google Maps

Wanaka/Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Nearest airportZQN — Queenstown
TransportFor New Zealand Mountain Film and Book Festival, plan transport around the exact Wanaka/Queenstown venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor New Zealand Mountain Film and Book Festival, stay near the part of Wanaka/Queenstown you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is New Zealand Mountain Film and Book Festival?

New Zealand Mountain Film and Book Festival is listed for Past edition: 25–26 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does New Zealand Mountain Film and Book Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Wanaka/Queenstown, New Zealand. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Wanaka/Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLwanaka.co.nz
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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