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NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival 2025
Location: Queenstown and Wānaka
Region: Central Otago
Dates: Fri, 20 June 2025 - Fri, 27 June 2025
A celebration of adventurous sports and lifestyles.
The 2025 New Zealand Mountain Film & Book Festival is a combination of inspiring events over 7 days from 20 to 27 June in Wanaka and Queenstown. Scheduled activities include viewings of epic international and NZ made adventure films, international and NZ guest speakers, mountain book and literature competition and events, workshops, book readings and art exhibitions.
The diverse experiences of the guest speakers and filmmakers, ranging from wild NZ epics to far-flung expeditions, promise to deliver a programme of exhilarating and insightful stories. Expect solid backcountry banter as well as deeply personal journeys.
Key dates:
Wānaka: 20-24 June, 2025
Queenstown: 26- 27 June, 2025
Online Festival: 1-31 July, 2025
Location
Queenstown and Wānaka
June 2025
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