Wanaka guidebook
Great coffee
Open Monday - Saturday, these guys do the best coffee in town
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The Coffee Shack Wanaka
75 Brownston StOpen Monday - Saturday, these guys do the best coffee in town
The Coffee Dojo Wanaka
1 Umbers StreetAwesome coffee in Three Parks.
Dinner options
Our favourite picks of the bunch!
Great Indian takeaway or dine-in. Enjoy amazing views of the lake from the upstairs restaurant
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Bombay Palace Wanaka
145 Ardmore StGreat Indian takeaway or dine-in. Enjoy amazing views of the lake from the upstairs restaurant
Delicious Asian fusion in a relaxed atmosphere. Great cocktails and group sharing plates
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Fudog
47 Helwick StDelicious Asian fusion in a relaxed atmosphere. Great cocktails and group sharing plates
A booking is essential here, authentic Italian and a really great atmosphere.
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Francesca's Italian Kitchen
93 Ardmore StA booking is essential here, authentic Italian and a really great atmosphere.
If you are in the mood for a burger, you can't go past this local joint. Wanaka's answer to Fergburger. Our favourite is the Mac with a small fries - the burgers are huge!
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Red Star Burger Bar
26 Ardmore StIf you are in the mood for a burger, you can't go past this local joint. Wanaka's answer to Fergburger. Our favourite is the Mac with a small fries - the burgers are huge!
Wanaka's fine French dining experience with wines to sample on tap. The best of New Zealand produce with a French flair - make sure you ask for a table outside for a stunning view of the lake
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Bistro Gentil
76A Golf Course RdWanaka's fine French dining experience with wines to sample on tap. The best of New Zealand produce with a French flair - make sure you ask for a table outside for a stunning view of the lake
Kika
2 Dunmore StAbsolutely delicious trust the chef menu!
Food scene
Delicious French pastries, fresh bread and good coffee. Perfect to take away some treats for a picnic
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Pembroke Patisserie
20 Alison AveDelicious French pastries, fresh bread and good coffee. Perfect to take away some treats for a picnic
Delicious gelato made on-site with a large variety of flavours changing daily. Perfect for a hot summer's day!
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Black Peak Gelato
123 Ardmore StDelicious gelato made on-site with a large variety of flavours changing daily. Perfect for a hot summer's day!
Drinks
Great cocktails, local beer and wine, and they often have live music over the weekends.
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Cork Bar
14 Helwick StGreat cocktails, local beer and wine, and they often have live music over the weekends.
Great for a whiskey tour, sample locally distilled whiskey, gin and vodka. They have lovely platters to enjoy on site too
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Cardrona Distillery
2125 Cardrona Valley RoadGreat for a whiskey tour, sample locally distilled whiskey, gin and vodka. They have lovely platters to enjoy on site too
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No public transport
Hire a rental car, we recommend GoRentals Queenstown