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.
Michelle
Michelle
Connect with Michelle to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Michelle to explore Whangamatā, New Zealand together
Whangamatā, New Zealand
This is a really cool beach town, lots of freedom camping, cafes, and surfing! I just moved here ...
Will
Will
Connect with Will to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Will to know about the hidden gems of Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
I'm a born and raised central Aucklander so can recommend everything from the best bars to the be...
Karen
Karen
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Connect with Karen to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Karen to explore Dunedin together
Dunedin
Seafood on the beach? Go dolphin watching? Explore Dunedin, Tarpon Spring, Tampa Bay, Clearwater ...
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...
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
Marlène
Marlène
Queenstown
I am in New Zealand to visit the south I like extreme sport like skydiving ...and I would like to...
Saravanan
Saravanan
Connect with Saravanan to meet up for coffee or drink
Auckland, New Zealand ...
Recently developed interest in travel made me to come here. Looking for some good people to trave...
EJ
EJ
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Connect with EJ to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and lend EJ's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use EJ's travel and outdoor equipment
Wellington, New Zealand
Would like to meet people especially those who are wanting to do a trip to the South Island late Mar
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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.