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.
Ross
Ross
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Connect with Ross to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ross to know about the hidden gems of Christchurch
Connect with Ross to explore Christchurch together
Christchurch
I can give you local knowledge of things to do in Christchurch
Chanelle
Chanelle
Connect with Chanelle to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Chanelle to know about the hidden gems of Mount Maunganui
Connect with Chanelle to explore Mount Maunganui together
Mount Maunganui
I’m a Mount Maunganui local who loves meeting people from different countries and sharing the pla...
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 ...
Graeme
Graeme
Connect with Graeme to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Graeme to know about the hidden gems of Christchurch
Christchurch
I often visit an awesome farm by the sea
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
Anu
Anu
Connect with Anu to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Anu to explore Palmerston North together
Connect and stay in Anu's home
Connect with Anu to know about the hidden gems of Palmerston North
Connect and lend Anu's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Anu's travel and outdoor equipment
Palmerston North
Roots from Sri Lanka, live in New Zealand last decade or so.farmer by profession,love sustainab...
Antony
Antony
Connect with Antony to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Antony to know about the hidden gems of Auckland
Connect with Antony to explore Auckland together
Auckland
i know many different places of interest through auckland depending on what your interested in fr...
Krishna
Krishna
Connect with Krishna to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Krishna to know about the hidden gems of Christchurch, New Zealand
Connect with Krishna to explore Christchurch, New Zealand together
Connect and lend Krishna's vehicle or get a ride
Christchurch, New Zealand
I currently live in Christchurch, I visited/explored quite a few places but ready to adventure ou...
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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.