Guidebook for Wanaka
Food Scene
Great coffee and friendly staff, only a short two minute walk from the house.
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The Good Spot
34 Anderson RdGreat coffee and friendly staff, only a short two minute walk from the house.
My favourite Thai restaurant in NZ. Beautiful fresh flavours and very nice atmosphere
Thai Siam Wanaka
80 Ardmore StMy favourite Thai restaurant in NZ. Beautiful fresh flavours and very nice atmosphere
Florences Foodstore & Cafe
71 Cardrona Valley RdYum
Amazing food, huge breakfasts and scrummy dinners. They always make an amazing coffee and if you are lucky you may see Richie McCaw getting his coffee at his favourite coffee shop!
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Urban Grind
72 Ardmore StAmazing food, huge breakfasts and scrummy dinners. They always make an amazing coffee and if you are lucky you may see Richie McCaw getting his coffee at his favourite coffee shop!
Dining alfresco outside in Federal Diners amazing courtyard is certainly a highlight of one of my lunches there. Would highly recommend this tucked away venue.
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Federal Diner
47 Helwick StDining alfresco outside in Federal Diners amazing courtyard is certainly a highlight of one of my lunches there. Would highly recommend this tucked away venue.
This is a super spot just around the corner from the house.
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b.social - wanaka brewery & bar
60 Anderson RdThis is a super spot just around the corner from the house.
We haven't been to this restaurant but hear that it is one of the best in Wanaka. It is on our list to visit when we are next down there.
Lake View Seafood Restaurant
We haven't been to this restaurant but hear that it is one of the best in Wanaka. It is on our list to visit when we are next down there.
This is a firm favourite of our family to visit Hook for the children to catch their own fish in the range of ponds at Hook. Once the fish are caught you can either have them vacuum packed and taken home or Hook can cook them for your to eat while you are there. In the summer months its a beautiful spot to have a bite to eat and sip on a delicious drink from their beverages menu.
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Hook Wanaka - Lake to Plate
49 Monteith RdThis is a firm favourite of our family to visit Hook for the children to catch their own fish in the range of ponds at Hook. Once the fish are caught you can either have them vacuum packed and taken home or Hook can cook them for your to eat while you are there. In the summer months its a beautiful spot to have a bite to eat and sip on a delicious drink from their beverages menu.
Parks & Nature
Excellent view of Wanaka, Albert Town, Lake Hawea and excellent for any age and fitness level.
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Mount Iron
52 Riverbank RdExcellent view of Wanaka, Albert Town, Lake Hawea and excellent for any age and fitness level.
Fabulous place if you are into bike trails. For all ages and levels.
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Sticky Forest
104B Kings DrFabulous place if you are into bike trails. For all ages and levels.
Plenty of scope to ride at Bike Glendhu. A favourite for all the family to enjoy.
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Bike Glendhu
42 Motatapu RdPlenty of scope to ride at Bike Glendhu. A favourite for all the family to enjoy.
An easy afternoon or morning day trip out to the Blue Pools near Makarora. These pools are the most stunning colour. Take your togs in the summer for a dip in the cold mountainous splendour.
Blue Pools
An easy afternoon or morning day trip out to the Blue Pools near Makarora. These pools are the most stunning colour. Take your togs in the summer for a dip in the cold mountainous splendour.
Cardrona skifield is our number one favourite in the Wanaka region. Cardrona offers an extensive range of skiing trails from learners to experienced.
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Cardrona Alpine Resort
Cardrona Valley RdCardrona skifield is our number one favourite in the Wanaka region. Cardrona offers an extensive range of skiing trails from learners to experienced.
Sightseeing
Glendhu Bay
Amazing amazing scenery
Wanaka Lavender Farm
36 Morris RdShopping
Soul Clothing
91 Helwick StLove Souls clothing store.
Paper Plus
23 Helwick StGreat book selection, art products, kids toys
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47 Helwick StTo all shopping females, a must before leaving Wanaka!
Racers Edge is our favourite go to sports shop in Wanaka. Not only do they have a huge selection of outdoor activity sporting ware but the service is outstanding and friendly.
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Racers Edge
99 Ardmore StRacers Edge is our favourite go to sports shop in Wanaka. Not only do they have a huge selection of outdoor activity sporting ware but the service is outstanding and friendly.
Essentials
Endless number of various fruits, veges, herbs, delicatessen, breads.
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Mediterranean Market Wanaka
20 Ardmore StEndless number of various fruits, veges, herbs, delicatessen, breads.
A 2 minute drive to New World Three Parks offers the best of the best when it comes to supermarkets
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New World Three Parks
83 Sir Tim Wallis DrA 2 minute drive to New World Three Parks offers the best of the best when it comes to supermarkets
Entertainment & Activities
Basecamp Wanaka Climbing Centre
50 Cardrona Valley RdOur kids love going here to climb
Puzzling World
188 Wanaka-Luggate HwyGreat entertainment for all.
Wanaka Community Swimming Pool
121 Plantation RdGood place for older children to swim.
The cutest wee cinema you will every experience. Great popcorn, comfy seats. A seriously must do on a rainy day.
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Cinema Paradiso
72 Brownston StThe cutest wee cinema you will every experience. Great popcorn, comfy seats. A seriously must do on a rainy day.
If you are wanting the most beautiful scenery when riding a horse, venture out to Waterfall Equestrian Centre. Saddle up and trek through vineyards and down to the edge of Lake Wanaka. Magic.
Waterfall Equestrian Centre
Wanaka Mount Aspiring RoadIf you are wanting the most beautiful scenery when riding a horse, venture out to Waterfall Equestrian Centre. Saddle up and trek through vineyards and down to the edge of Lake Wanaka. Magic.
The best way to travel around Wanaka and surrounds. Alpine Helicopters can take you for a short trip around Lake Wanaka or if you are looking for that extra special event, then jump on board for a days sightseeing to the West Coast or Milford Sound.
Alpine Helicopters
10 Lloyd Dunn AveThe best way to travel around Wanaka and surrounds. Alpine Helicopters can take you for a short trip around Lake Wanaka or if you are looking for that extra special event, then jump on board for a days sightseeing to the West Coast or Milford Sound.
Cardrona is the best skifield in Wanaka. A large field with plenty of terrain for everyone from learners to experienced.
Excellent cafes on site.
Child Care available on the mountain.
Skiing
Cardrona is the best skifield in Wanaka. A large field with plenty of terrain for everyone from learners to experienced.
Excellent cafes on site.
Child Care available on the mountain.
Open in the summer months this is an all time must do if you have the time to fit this into your stay. The kids and adults alike can have hours of fun in this water park. Book in advance
Kiwi Water Park
Lowburn HarbourOpen in the summer months this is an all time must do if you have the time to fit this into your stay. The kids and adults alike can have hours of fun in this water park. Book in advance
Silver Sixpence Skin & Day Spa
Find some time to be pampered at Silver Sixpence Skin and Spa