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
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
Sol
Sol
Christchurch
Beautiful walk around hills, if surf is good going go for a surf near by or around Banks Pensinsula
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
AKhan
AKhan
Connect with AKhan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in AKhan's home
Connect with AKhan to know about the hidden gems of Whangārei Heads 0174, New Zealand
Connect with AKhan to explore Whangārei Heads 0174, New Zealand together
Connect and lend AKhan's vehicle or get a ride
Whangārei Heads 0174, ...
roadtrip, 🚶‍♂️ , 🏕, ⛱️ , 🏄‍♂️
Anne
Anne
Connect with Anne to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Anne to know about the hidden gems of Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand
Connect with Anne to explore Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand together
Connect and lend Anne's vehicle or get a ride
Auckland CBD, Auckland...
I am in New Zealand again, travelling and exploring the hidden gems. as I am mostly travelling al...
Jane
Jane
Connect with Jane to meet up for coffee or drink
Waitakere
I'm only in New Zealand until October 10th and would love a travel buddy to tour around with.
kingDavid
kingDavid
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Auckland
we can have a cuppa, explore some food joints, do some fitness activities or any other good vibes...
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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.