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.
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
Safandeep
Safandeep
Connect with Safandeep to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Safandeep's home
Connect with Safandeep to explore Auckland together
Auckland
Welcome to the City of Sails🚤
Jiazun
Jiazun
Auckland
If you are new to the Welly, I could show you around by driving!
Larna
Larna
Connect with Larna to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Larna to explore Masterton, New Zealand together
Masterton, New Zealand
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Pranav
Pranav
Connect with Pranav to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Pranav's home
Nelson, New Zealand
Golden bay is awesome spot Especially Fairwell spit and Takaka
Camille
Camille
Connect with Camille to meet up for coffee or drink
Christchurch
I'm actually staying in Christchurch and I'll be traveling around south and north islands. I'd li...
Kodi
Kodi
Connect with Kodi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Kodi to know about the hidden gems of Auckland
Connect with Kodi to explore Auckland together
Auckland
I love meeting new people. So if you are in Auckland and need some guidance, hit me up. Happy to ...
Sumit
Sumit
Auckland
We could meet up for coffee,I often travel to northland and could help with ride.I am Really a fo...
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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.