Guidebook for Wanaka
Food Scene
Trendy bistro offering French dishes à la carte & in 7-course tasting menus, plus wine & cocktails. It has a amazing view over the golf cours down to the lake. its a 10mint walk from the house
67 moradores locais recomendam
Bistro Gentil
76A Golf Course RdTrendy bistro offering French dishes à la carte & in 7-course tasting menus, plus wine & cocktails. It has a amazing view over the golf cours down to the lake. its a 10mint walk from the house
An experiential food destination, where your eye, as well as your palate, is appeased. One can eat and drink at the cafe or on the outdoor terrace, and also wander through the foodstore, tasting and enjoying the display of foods local and imported. 10min walk from the house
35 moradores locais recomendam
Florences Foodstore & Cafe
71 Cardrona Valley RdAn experiential food destination, where your eye, as well as your palate, is appeased. One can eat and drink at the cafe or on the outdoor terrace, and also wander through the foodstore, tasting and enjoying the display of foods local and imported. 10min walk from the house
At Francesca’s Italian Kitchen are passionate about authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality. They use the freshest produce and the finest quality local and imported ingredients.
81 moradores locais recomendam
Francesca's Italian Kitchen
93 Ardmore StAt Francesca’s Italian Kitchen are passionate about authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality. They use the freshest produce and the finest quality local and imported ingredients.
Kika
2 Dunmore StSimply the best Tapas Bar I have ever had. Italian Restaurant
Good coffee, good food and a welcome hidey-hole in Wanaka;
80 moradores locais recomendam
Federal Diner
47 Helwick StGood coffee, good food and a welcome hidey-hole in Wanaka;
Best coffee in town, Pleasent staff, quick service.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Ritual Espresso Cafe
18 Helwick St
Best coffee in town, Pleasent staff, quick service.
lovely atmosphere, outdoor seating and some excellent beers on tap, Kai is an excellent bar to visit. But they can take a long time
63 moradores locais recomendam
Kai Whakapai
121 Ardmore St lovely atmosphere, outdoor seating and some excellent beers on tap, Kai is an excellent bar to visit. But they can take a long time
It has an excellent old ambiance with a fireplace, where people can wait and warm themselves as queues during rush hours could be long.
17 moradores locais recomendam
The Cow Pizza & Spaghetti House
33 Ardmore StIt has an excellent old ambiance with a fireplace, where people can wait and warm themselves as queues during rush hours could be long.
Urban Grind
72 Ardmore StO my the best frappe i have ever had in my life
my number one slow cooked meals served fast. Pick your size plat then choose what goes on it...
Day or night.
84 moradores locais recomendam
Big Fig Wanaka
105 Ardmore Stmy number one slow cooked meals served fast. Pick your size plat then choose what goes on it...
Day or night.
Drinks & Nightlife
HAVE A COCKTAIL OVER BEAUTIFUL VIEWS. Check out their events on line for live music. I love their Gin & Rasberry Cocktail
41 moradores locais recomendam
Bar Number 8
155 Ardmore StHAVE A COCKTAIL OVER BEAUTIFUL VIEWS. Check out their events on line for live music. I love their Gin & Rasberry Cocktail
The Irish Pub. Is the place for great live music.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Fitzpatricks Irish Pub
59 Helwick StThe Irish Pub. Is the place for great live music.
My Favourite Brewski
Bohemian Style Pilsner (4.8%)
Crisp, floral hop aroma with a rich malty sweetness that is beautifully balanced by its spicy hop bitterness. Brewski is very popular with the truly discerning beer drinker, its saaz hop gives it a very distinct flavour.
Wanaka Beerworks
891 Wanaka-Luggate HwyMy Favourite Brewski
Bohemian Style Pilsner (4.8%)
Crisp, floral hop aroma with a rich malty sweetness that is beautifully balanced by its spicy hop bitterness. Brewski is very popular with the truly discerning beer drinker, its saaz hop gives it a very distinct flavour.
Rippon
246 Wanaka Mount Aspiring RdYou can walk along the lake front and up into the Winery
Essentials
Shopping after 4.30 in a nigthmare. i like to get my grocerys 8am to 11am or 7pm till 9pm
119 moradores locais recomendam
New World Wanaka
20 Dunmore StShopping after 4.30 in a nigthmare. i like to get my grocerys 8am to 11am or 7pm till 9pm
Caltex - Wanaka
19 Ardmore StThe Laundry mat is next to the service Station
Soulfood
74 Ardmore StOrganic food store
Parks & Nature
This very popular loop walk close to Wanaka offers 360-degree views from a rocky knoll. It's suitable for all ages and abilities.
53 moradores locais recomendam
Mount Iron
52 Riverbank RdThis very popular loop walk close to Wanaka offers 360-degree views from a rocky knoll. It's suitable for all ages and abilities.
Diamond Lake Circuit Track: 45 min return, 2.5 km
Diamond Lake Lookout: 1 hr return, 2 km
Lake Wanaka Lookout: 2 hr return, 5 km
Rocky Mountain Summit Track: 3 hr return, 7 km
The track starts from the carpark and follows an old road to Diamond Lake.
From Diamond Lake, the track climbs steeply on a well formed track to a viewing platform above the lake. From here there are two options:
A lower level circuit that takes in the Lake Wanaka viewpoint, with great views of both the lake and its islands. Sections of the track can be steep and are often slippery, even in summer. Extreme care is required. Because of ice, this track is not recommended during winter.
An upper level circuit that winds its way to the top of 775 m Rocky Mountain. The views from here include the Southern Alps/Ka Tiritiri o te Moana and Mount Aspiring/Tititea.
25 moradores locais recomendam
Diamond Lake
Diamond Lake Circuit Track: 45 min return, 2.5 km
Diamond Lake Lookout: 1 hr return, 2 km
Lake Wanaka Lookout: 2 hr return, 5 km
Rocky Mountain Summit Track: 3 hr return, 7 km
The track starts from the carpark and follows an old road to Diamond Lake.
From Diamond Lake, the track climbs steeply on a well formed track to a viewing platform above the lake. From here there are two options:
A lower level circuit that takes in the Lake Wanaka viewpoint, with great views of both the lake and its islands. Sections of the track can be steep and are often slippery, even in summer. Extreme care is required. Because of ice, this track is not recommended during winter.
An upper level circuit that winds its way to the top of 775 m Rocky Mountain. The views from here include the Southern Alps/Ka Tiritiri o te Moana and Mount Aspiring/Tititea.
Lismore Park
Lismore Jump Park. Lismore Park Disc Golf Course
Entertainment & Activities
This twin screen classic movie theatre located in Wanaka is a real find. Comfy old sofas, an old Morris Minor, a cafe and bar serving delicious meals before, during or after the movie. Homemade ice cream, world-famous hot cookies fresh every intermission and a warm welcome from the friendly staff. Loads of guides list the cinema as a "must do" and it is truly a memorable movie experience!
97 moradores locais recomendam
Cinema Paradiso
72 Brownston StThis twin screen classic movie theatre located in Wanaka is a real find. Comfy old sofas, an old Morris Minor, a cafe and bar serving delicious meals before, during or after the movie. Homemade ice cream, world-famous hot cookies fresh every intermission and a warm welcome from the friendly staff. Loads of guides list the cinema as a "must do" and it is truly a memorable movie experience!
When you walk into Rubys you are transported to a time when going to the pictures was an event. With 2 boutique cinemas, Rubys offer’s the latest film releases, with some of the latest 3D technology and Art-House titles that include Independent productions and foreign movies.
This is 5min walk from the house
83 moradores locais recomendam
Rubys Cinema and Bar
50 Cardrona Valley RdWhen you walk into Rubys you are transported to a time when going to the pictures was an event. With 2 boutique cinemas, Rubys offer’s the latest film releases, with some of the latest 3D technology and Art-House titles that include Independent productions and foreign movies.
This is 5min walk from the house
For over forty years Puzzling World has been messing with people’s heads no matter what age, nationality or experience. With a mix of bizarre buildings, rooms of illusion and the world-famous Great Maze this attraction is designed to baffle your brain and challenge your perceptions of reality.
128 moradores locais recomendam
Puzzling World
188 Wanaka-Luggate HwyFor over forty years Puzzling World has been messing with people’s heads no matter what age, nationality or experience. With a mix of bizarre buildings, rooms of illusion and the world-famous Great Maze this attraction is designed to baffle your brain and challenge your perceptions of reality.
Cheep entry and you can go back the next day with your sticker. I love that.
Lake Wanaka - the home of New Zealand’s National Transport & Toy Museum. This fascinating collection houses one of the largest private collections in the world.
The museum is the result of one man’s dream and 50 years of collecting and preserving pieces from the past. The transport collection boasts rare and unusual aircraft, cars, trucks, motorcycles, fire appliances, military vehicles and tractors.
A nostalgic selection of toys has something to fascinate the child in everyone, such as clockwork and battery powered toys, porcelain dolls, teddy bears, pedal cars and money boxes.
The Museum offers indoor and outdoor playing areas with pedal tractors and trucks for the kids. The Museum shop has thousands of models and gifts. Light refreshments are also available
30 moradores locais recomendam
Museu Nacional de Transportes e Brinquedos
891 Wanaka-Luggate HwyCheep entry and you can go back the next day with your sticker. I love that.
Lake Wanaka - the home of New Zealand’s National Transport & Toy Museum. This fascinating collection houses one of the largest private collections in the world.
The museum is the result of one man’s dream and 50 years of collecting and preserving pieces from the past. The transport collection boasts rare and unusual aircraft, cars, trucks, motorcycles, fire appliances, military vehicles and tractors.
A nostalgic selection of toys has something to fascinate the child in everyone, such as clockwork and battery powered toys, porcelain dolls, teddy bears, pedal cars and money boxes.
The Museum offers indoor and outdoor playing areas with pedal tractors and trucks for the kids. The Museum shop has thousands of models and gifts. Light refreshments are also available
Shopping
one of New Zealand's top contemporary giftware shops.
21 moradores locais recomendam
Gifted Design Store
19 Helwick Stone of New Zealand's top contemporary giftware shops.
New Zealand and International Designers, showcasing their collections each season and constantly scouting out new, upcoming designers and brands
9 moradores locais recomendam
47Frocks
47 Helwick StNew Zealand and International Designers, showcasing their collections each season and constantly scouting out new, upcoming designers and brands