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.
Jass
Jass
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Connect and stay in Jass's home
Connect and lend Jass's vehicle or get a ride
Waitakere
Would like to have new experiences
kenken
kenken
Connect with kenken to meet up for coffee or drink
Winton
Hey there, fellow solo traveler! Welcome to Auckland! I'm a 24-year-old guy who knows this city l...
Britney
Britney
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Connect with Britney to know about the hidden gems of Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Connect with Britney to explore Mount Maunganui, New Zealand together
Mount Maunganui, New Z...
Hey Travellers! I’m a kiwi who has grown up travelling around and exploring my beautiful country ...
Mahbub
Mahbub
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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...
Nicolas
Nicolas
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Wanaka
Wanaka is such a place, first time I came here for 3 days and saw what everyone see. After living...
Vivek
Vivek
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Connect and stay in Vivek's home
Connect with Vivek to know about the hidden gems of Christchurch, New Zealand
Connect with Vivek to explore Christchurch, New Zealand together
Connect and lend Vivek's vehicle or get a ride
Christchurch, New Zealand
i love driving nature exploring Nz and visiting to new places love cooking capture photos
Darshan
Darshan
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Connect with Darshan to know about the hidden gems of Christchurch
Connect with Darshan to explore Christchurch together
Connect and lend Darshan's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Darshan's travel and outdoor equipment
Christchurch
Less said about nz the more you enjoy your time here :) surprise yourself ;)
Safandeep
Safandeep
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Connect and stay in Safandeep's home
Connect with Safandeep to explore Auckland together
Auckland
Welcome to the City of Sails🚤
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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.