Southern Wild

01/05/2026

May 2026 Going Wild -

23/03/2026

UPDATE: We are now open shorter hours Tuesday- Thursday (minimum 10am-2pm)
Thank you for your understanding.

DUE TO A FAMILY BEREAVEMENT AND STAFF SICKNESS WE WILL BE CLOSED THIS WEEK 24th, 25th & 26th MARCH.

We will keep you updated if this changes.

We are very sorry for any inconvenience.

Mark & Leonie

10/03/2026

Mark from Southern Wild offered to take me for an evening cruise around Lake Wanaka while I was in town. What a stunning place you guys have here.
If your in Wanaka and need gear and local advice see the guys at Southern Wild

01/03/2026

March 2026 Going Wild -

The Optimus Nova is a true workhorse that is just as at home at a family campsite as it is at a high altitude base camp and has set the benchmark for today's multi-fuel expedition stoves. The single jet has a quick-priming burner and a self-purging aluminium pump. Precise simmer control assures meal...

31/01/2026

February 2026 Going Wild -

At last, a weather window had opened up on the West Coast. Naturally, Mark and I didn’t hesitate to abandon Leonie, Jeanette and George to fend for themselves and towed the mighty KiwiCraft over the Pass to Jackson Bay for what has, unfortunately, only been an annual pilgrimage so far! Accommodati...

30/11/2025

Going Wild 2025 🎅 -

The sun is shining brightly during the first day of summer here in Wanaka - let's hope it bodes well for a long, hot summer.  The lovely November Winds made their timely arrival, they seem to be tapering off now. . The 1st of November seen the opening of the Designated Waters, reports were average ...

02/11/2025

November 2025 Going Wild 🚤 -

The Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 is your ultimate companion for outdoor adventures, designed to keep you safe in emergencies. This compact and lightweight personal locator beacon (PLB) utilizes advanced technology to broadcast your distress signal to global search and rescue authorities, ensuring swif...

01/10/2025

October 2025 GOING WILD -

16/09/2025

Hi All,
The Hik-Micro rep, hand held and thermal Imaging/nightvision scopes is coming to the shop (Southern Wild) from lunchtime till 5pm tomorrow Wednesday 17th Sept and is doing an instore presentation one on one type thing, if you are interested, come on down
Cheers Mark

31/08/2025

September 2025 Going Wild -

This efficient and effective knife features a blood groove to allow liquid to travel on the blade and speed up the draining of liquid. The 245mm steel blade and G10 handle are designed to stand the test of time.