How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in wanaka.

Get Connected

When you find a local who you want to take tips from or meet up with, click the connect button and start chatting with them.

Take Tips & Trips

Get the best tips and advice from locals, or plan a trip together, meet up, and let them show you around their town.
Mahbub
Mahbub
Connect with Mahbub to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mahbub to explore Auckland, New Zealand together
Connect and lend Mahbub's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Mahbub's travel and outdoor equipment
Connect and stay in Mahbub's home
Auckland, New Zealand
Nz is beautiful country and very safe place to travel around. Still take some precautions. Feel f...
Hamid
Hamid
Connect with Hamid to explore Wellington together
Connect and lend Hamid's vehicle or get a ride
Connect with Hamid to meet up for coffee or drink
Wellington
would like to travil togethre
Michelle
Michelle
Connect with Michelle to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Michelle to explore Whangamatā, New Zealand together
Whangamatā, New Zealand
This is a really cool beach town, lots of freedom camping, cafes, and surfing! I just moved here ...
Jaspal
Jaspal
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Connect with Jaspal to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Jaspal to explore Hawke's Bay, New Zealand together
Connect and lend Jaspal's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Jaspal's travel and outdoor equipment
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
I love to drink wines and make
Nealesh
Nealesh
Connect with Nealesh to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Nealesh's home
Connect with Nealesh to know about the hidden gems of Auckland
Connect with Nealesh to explore Auckland together
Auckland
Hi, I would love to chat and share experiences with other travelers - meet-up for coffee or food,...
Colin
Colin
Connect with Colin to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Colin's home
Connect with Colin to know about the hidden gems of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Connect with Colin to explore Bay of Plenty, New Zealand together
Connect and lend Colin's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Colin's travel and outdoor equipment
Bay of Plenty, New Zea...
offer advice, coach surfing exchange travel stories
Saravanan
Saravanan
Connect with Saravanan to meet up for coffee or drink
Auckland, New Zealand ...
Recently developed interest in travel made me to come here. Looking for some good people to trave...
Molly
Molly
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Connect with Molly to know about the hidden gems of New Lynn
Connect with Molly to explore New Lynn together
New Lynn
Like to do local some site-seeing in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and surrounds ? Hit me up! I know ...
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What GAFFL Users Are Saying
Marie
Marie Arroseres
from France

"It’s really nice to have a platform like GAFFL with lots of travelers wanting to do the same as you, a real beautiful cultural exchange. You can meet people so easily and in a trustful way. We were four girls, from French, German and American backgrounds, without knowing each other from before. We spent an amazing week together, 2000km driving, camping on the way. We saw kangaroos, koalas, penguins and pelicans"

Saed
Saeed Alam
from Canada

“I have found GAFFL to be an amazing tool for finding similar minded travel partners to embark on an adventure. Through GAFFL, I had organized a trip to Mexico City last month and Quazi joined the trip from Victoria, BC. We spent 14 days of straight exploring, hiking, eating and drinking. Quite an amazing experience - all thanks to GAFFL!”

Scarlett
Scarlett Mansfield
from United Kingdom

"I accidentally scrolled across GAFFL and I'm so pleased I did. I met Amaia and immediately decided to road-trip together. We're spending 10 days together and it's great because we have so much in common. Couldn't have done it without GAFFL helping us find one another! It has honestly made NZ so much cheaper to explore as I get to split the costs with someone too​"

Why GAFFL is the Best Place to Meet Locals in Wanaka

GAFFL is perfect for travelers who are looking to meet locals and have an authentic experience in Wanaka. We have a 3-step verification process which includes social media, phone number, and valid government ID, so you can feel safe about meeting locals in Wanaka. With users from over 190 countries, you can connect with locals. take tips, meet and explore Wanaka together.