Guidebook for Wanaka
Food Scene
Amazing modern Italian inspired dining, sharing plates of local produce with excellent service,
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Kika
2 Dunmore StAmazing modern Italian inspired dining, sharing plates of local produce with excellent service,
The local's favourite, house made Italian - try the polenta fries and save room for the tiramisu!
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Francesca's Italian Kitchen
93 Ardmore StThe local's favourite, house made Italian - try the polenta fries and save room for the tiramisu!
Best gelato in town - made on site from local produce, our absolute favourite place for a treat.
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Black Peak Gelato
123 Ardmore StBest gelato in town - made on site from local produce, our absolute favourite place for a treat.
Great breakfasts, great coffee, great casual dinners.....and great staff!
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Urban Grind
72 Ardmore StGreat breakfasts, great coffee, great casual dinners.....and great staff!
Life changing burritos, even better, life changing burrito bowls for the gluten free. A great takeaway option along side Francesca's Pizza trailer and the Dripping bowl (smoothie bowls).
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Burrito Craft
42 Brownston StLife changing burritos, even better, life changing burrito bowls for the gluten free. A great takeaway option along side Francesca's Pizza trailer and the Dripping bowl (smoothie bowls).
Takeaway or dine in, this casual eatery rivals the famous 'Ferg Burger' in Queenstown for the most delicious burger and fries. Top tip is that they are massive, but the locals know if you are not famished you can order a 'Bambini' size....saves some room for the amazing Cajun fries!
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Red Star Burger Bar
26 Ardmore StTakeaway or dine in, this casual eatery rivals the famous 'Ferg Burger' in Queenstown for the most delicious burger and fries. Top tip is that they are massive, but the locals know if you are not famished you can order a 'Bambini' size....saves some room for the amazing Cajun fries!
The closest coffee to 'Studio15', breakfast and lunch also available at this quirky caravan café with an outside fire and garden seating area. Take the shortcut at the end of Kuri Place thru to Aeolus Place and you're there in under 10 minutes. Open 7 days from 7am til after lunch.
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The Good Spot
34 Anderson RdThe closest coffee to 'Studio15', breakfast and lunch also available at this quirky caravan café with an outside fire and garden seating area. Take the shortcut at the end of Kuri Place thru to Aeolus Place and you're there in under 10 minutes. Open 7 days from 7am til after lunch.
A brunch and lunch favourite of ours, with fabulous coffee. Pop next door to Fedeli for takeaway picnic treats.
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Federal Diner
47 Helwick StA brunch and lunch favourite of ours, with fabulous coffee. Pop next door to Fedeli for takeaway picnic treats.
Quite honestly the best place in Wanaka for brunch.....an absolutely delicious and unique menu. At the end of the day the global tapas and cocktails are to die for!
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Quite honestly the best place in Wanaka for brunch.....an absolutely delicious and unique menu. At the end of the day the global tapas and cocktails are to die for!
Amongst a fantastic selection of South American street foold the house made tacos (the tacos are made from NZ corn from scratch!) are not to be missed....and accompany these with the most delicious tequila cocktails.
Paloma Taqueria
Amongst a fantastic selection of South American street foold the house made tacos (the tacos are made from NZ corn from scratch!) are not to be missed....and accompany these with the most delicious tequila cocktails.
The best Asian fusion share plates in town. Great service and atmosphere.
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Fudog
47 Helwick StThe best Asian fusion share plates in town. Great service and atmosphere.
Scroggin Coffee and Eatery
Delicious brunching at this busy cafe.
The Coffee Shack Wanaka
75 Brownston StThe BEST coffee in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Locally brewed beers and ciders on tap, quirky and cool.....also do a mean breakfast!
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Kai Whakapai
121 Ardmore StLocally brewed beers and ciders on tap, quirky and cool.....also do a mean breakfast!
A hidden gem for a late night cocktail, there is often a DJ later on. Keep an eye out for the signs, this upstairs night spot is hidden behind Torpedo 7
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Lalaland Lounge Bar Wanaka
99 Ardmore StA hidden gem for a late night cocktail, there is often a DJ later on. Keep an eye out for the signs, this upstairs night spot is hidden behind Torpedo 7
An easy short walk from our studio, this lively bar has a selection of beers, ciders and kombucha all brewed on site along with some of the best poutine and burgers in Central Otago. An easy casual place for dinner and drinks, open 7 days.
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b.social - wanaka brewery & bar
60 Anderson RdAn easy short walk from our studio, this lively bar has a selection of beers, ciders and kombucha all brewed on site along with some of the best poutine and burgers in Central Otago. An easy casual place for dinner and drinks, open 7 days.
Cork Bar
14 Helwick StGreat spot for a pre or post dinner drink.
Wine tasting and platters with a view of the lake in an incredible setting - absolutely perfect way to spend an afternoon.
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Maude Wines
76A Golf Course RdWine tasting and platters with a view of the lake in an incredible setting - absolutely perfect way to spend an afternoon.
Essentials
A walk from 'Studio15' and a great place to stock up on a bottle of wine and enjoy the views.
Super Liquor
52 Reece CresA walk from 'Studio15' and a great place to stock up on a bottle of wine and enjoy the views.
Mediterranean Market Wanaka
20 Ardmore StGourmet foods and deli
A short walk from the studio (take the bottom of the Mt Iron Walking track accessible from Allenby Place).
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New World Three Parks
83 Sir Tim Wallis DrA short walk from the studio (take the bottom of the Mt Iron Walking track accessible from Allenby Place).