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.
Les
Les
Connect with Les to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Les's home
Connect with Les to know about the hidden gems of Tūrangi, New Zealand
Connect with Les to explore Tūrangi, New Zealand together
Connect and lend Les's vehicle or get a ride
Tūrangi, New Zealand
My area is central to the North Island being close to the Great lake Taupo and the Tongariro Nati...
Roman
Roman
Connect with Roman to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Roman to know about the hidden gems of Auckland, New Zealand
Connect with Roman to explore Auckland, New Zealand together
Connect and lend Roman's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Roman's travel and outdoor equipment
Auckland, New Zealand
Hiking and out door activities
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🚤
Yougal
Yougal
Connect with Yougal to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Yougal's home
Connect with Yougal to know about the hidden gems of Auckland, New Zealand
Connect with Yougal to explore Auckland, New Zealand together
Connect and lend Yougal's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Yougal's travel and outdoor equipment
Auckland, New Zealand
There are a lot of places to travel in Northern island
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
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...
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
Bernard
Bernard
Connect with Bernard to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Bernard to know about the hidden gems of Auckland
Connect with Bernard to explore Auckland together
Connect and lend Bernard's vehicle or get a ride
Auckland
I’m a retired professional Having lived here for many years I would be most happy to provide info...
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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.