Guidebook for Hawea Flat
Food Scene
The Lake Hawea Store; for everything you may need without having to drive into Wanaka. They boast great takeaways and are a short drive (or walk) to Scott's Beach nestled on the Lake Hawea lake front. Visit: https://www.sailzlakehawea.co.nz/
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Sailz Lake Hawea Store
33 Capell AveThe Lake Hawea Store; for everything you may need without having to drive into Wanaka. They boast great takeaways and are a short drive (or walk) to Scott's Beach nestled on the Lake Hawea lake front. Visit: https://www.sailzlakehawea.co.nz/
A unique cafe experience; hang with locals around the outdoor fire while you enjoy the great coffee and food.
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The Good Spot
34 Anderson RdA unique cafe experience; hang with locals around the outdoor fire while you enjoy the great coffee and food.
A cosy cafe and restaurant on the main rd of Wanaka that offers great coffee and food. From here, it is a short stroll across the road to explore the Dinosaur Park and Wanaka Lake Front.
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Relishes Cafe
99 Ardmore StA cosy cafe and restaurant on the main rd of Wanaka that offers great coffee and food. From here, it is a short stroll across the road to explore the Dinosaur Park and Wanaka Lake Front.
There are many amazing short and long walks available from the Makarora Area so be sure to pop in for some yumminess here.
Makarora Country Cafe
There are many amazing short and long walks available from the Makarora Area so be sure to pop in for some yumminess here.
Soulfood
74 Ardmore StWanaka's local Organic Market.
Next to the infamous Deans Bank MTB and fishing track and the Albert Town Bridge (a great jumping spot in Summer) these guys do the best fish and chips in the area and you can enjoy a drink on the deck while you wait.
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Albert Town Fish Company
20 Alison AveNext to the infamous Deans Bank MTB and fishing track and the Albert Town Bridge (a great jumping spot in Summer) these guys do the best fish and chips in the area and you can enjoy a drink on the deck while you wait.
Ice cream that'll make you scream... for more! Grab one with the kids and head over to the Lake front park to enjoy.
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Black Peak Gelato
123 Ardmore StIce cream that'll make you scream... for more! Grab one with the kids and head over to the Lake front park to enjoy.
Kika
2 Dunmore StYummy Tapas and Deserts! https://kika.nz/
Visit the Maude wine tasting room and enjoy fabulous French Cuisine http://bistrogentil.co.nz/
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Bistro Gentil
76A Golf Course RdVisit the Maude wine tasting room and enjoy fabulous French Cuisine http://bistrogentil.co.nz/
Drinks & Nightlife
Kai offers many local craft beers available on tap and has a warm, friendly scene.
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Kai Whakapai
121 Ardmore StKai offers many local craft beers available on tap and has a warm, friendly scene.
Check out their Website to view when the next local acts are playing: http://www.ginandraspberry.co.nz/events/
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Bar Number 8
155 Ardmore StCheck out their Website to view when the next local acts are playing: http://www.ginandraspberry.co.nz/events/
A great little spot for those keen on sampling all things beery https://www.rhymeandreason.beer/
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Rhyme and Reason Brewery
17 Gordon RdA great little spot for those keen on sampling all things beery https://www.rhymeandreason.beer/
Entertainment & Activities
This is a truly unique experience and a once (or twice ;) in a lifetime adventure. https://deepcanyon.co.nz/
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Deep Canyon
99 Ardmore StThis is a truly unique experience and a once (or twice ;) in a lifetime adventure. https://deepcanyon.co.nz/
Getting into the airspace over Wanaka is Awe-inspiring. Doing it whilst getting to fly the plane, even better! http://www.u-flywanaka.co.nz/
U-Fly Wanaka, NZ
6 Spitfire LaneGetting into the airspace over Wanaka is Awe-inspiring. Doing it whilst getting to fly the plane, even better! http://www.u-flywanaka.co.nz/
The world's most unique airshow! Visit: http://www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com/
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Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow
State Highway 6The world's most unique airshow! Visit: http://www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com/
Parks & Nature
Grab a tea, coffee or ice cream and let the kids burns off some energy. This unique playground is a must visit for families and will keep the kids entertained for hours! Take some bread to feed the eels off the jetty.
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Roys Bay Recreational Reserve (Dinosaur Park)
Grab a tea, coffee or ice cream and let the kids burns off some energy. This unique playground is a must visit for families and will keep the kids entertained for hours! Take some bread to feed the eels off the jetty.
Suitable for even the youngest family members however can get busy around 2-3pm. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/mount-aspiring-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/blue-pools-track/
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Blue Pools Track
Blue Pools TrackSuitable for even the youngest family members however can get busy around 2-3pm. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/mount-aspiring-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/blue-pools-track/
Suitable walk for families. Take a picnic and the camera!http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/diamond-lake-and-hospital-flat/things-to-do/diamond-lake-and-rocky-mountain-walks/
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Diamond Lake Conservation Area
1215 Wanaka Mount Aspiring RdSuitable walk for families. Take a picnic and the camera!http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/diamond-lake-and-hospital-flat/things-to-do/diamond-lake-and-rocky-mountain-walks/
Roys Peak is in the top 5 Walks of Wanaka. Gain elevation and fitness! http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/wanaka-area/things-to-do/roys-peak-track/
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Roys Peak
Roys Peak is in the top 5 Walks of Wanaka. Gain elevation and fitness! http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/wanaka-area/things-to-do/roys-peak-track/
A great day adventure for families. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/mount-aspiring-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/rob-roy-track/
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Rob Roy Glacier Trail Head and Car Park
Wanaka Mount Aspiring RoadA great day adventure for families. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/mount-aspiring-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/rob-roy-track/
Visit the Lake Wanaka Outlet Walk where you can experience the start of the Clutha River and stunning autumn colors. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/wanaka-area/things-to-do/upper-clutha-river-track/
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Lake Wanaka
49 Hardie PlVisit the Lake Wanaka Outlet Walk where you can experience the start of the Clutha River and stunning autumn colors. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/wanaka-area/things-to-do/upper-clutha-river-track/
A little hidden gem and great stop spot if your traveling the West Coast Rd. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/hawea-conservation-park/things-to-do/kidds-bush-reserve-campsite/
Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
Meads RoadA little hidden gem and great stop spot if your traveling the West Coast Rd. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/hawea-conservation-park/things-to-do/kidds-bush-reserve-campsite/
If you want serenity this is the place to explore! With very few traveling this road you can be sure to have this stunning scenery all to yourself: http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/hawea-conservation-park/
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Lake Hawea
If you want serenity this is the place to explore! With very few traveling this road you can be sure to have this stunning scenery all to yourself: http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/hawea-conservation-park/
Sightseeing
In less than 2 hours driving through stunning scenery, you can be on a west coast beach eating what is potentially New Zealand's best fish and chips. https://www.thecraypotnz.com/
Haast-Jackson Bay Road
Haast-Jackson Bay RoadIn less than 2 hours driving through stunning scenery, you can be on a west coast beach eating what is potentially New Zealand's best fish and chips. https://www.thecraypotnz.com/
For a remarkable day trip, fly into the world heritage park, Milford Sound. Visit: https://www.southernalpsair.co.nz/
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Milford Sound
For a remarkable day trip, fly into the world heritage park, Milford Sound. Visit: https://www.southernalpsair.co.nz/
Arts & Culture
Support the locals and find some insanely tasty treats on Thursday afternoons in the Wanaka Township.
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Wanaka Farmers Market
93 Ardmore StSupport the locals and find some insanely tasty treats on Thursday afternoons in the Wanaka Township.
This is a good place to get relaxed! Enjoy a lavender farm tour and buy some lovely-smelling things.
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Wanaka Lavender Farm
36 Morris RdThis is a good place to get relaxed! Enjoy a lavender farm tour and buy some lovely-smelling things.
Lake Wanaka Centre
89 Ardmore StFor local events check out: https://www.lakewanaka.co.nz/revealing-wanaka/events/
With such a stunning environment how can one not be inspired to create? To appreciate and support our local Wanaka Artists be sure to visit; https://www.wanakaartscentre.com/events
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Wanaka Rentacar
2 Brownston StWith such a stunning environment how can one not be inspired to create? To appreciate and support our local Wanaka Artists be sure to visit; https://www.wanakaartscentre.com/events
Essentials
It gets busy! Aim to shop before lunch or between 6-9pm as a general rule. If its too busy try Soul Foods, Four Square or the Mediterranean market all on Ardmore St, Wanaka.
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New World Wanaka
20 Dunmore StIt gets busy! Aim to shop before lunch or between 6-9pm as a general rule. If its too busy try Soul Foods, Four Square or the Mediterranean market all on Ardmore St, Wanaka.