Food Scene
The Prince Albert
20 Alison AveLocal hang out for good pub style meals.
Double Black Cafe
Lovely local feel. Great coffee and food.
Big Fig Wanaka
105 Ardmore St"Slow Food Served Fast"
Federal Diner
47 Helwick StExcellent Coffee
Alchemy
151 Ardmore StSpacious cafe with lovely cafe food and great coffee.
Tapas menu. Amazing food that can be paired with wine. We recommend the Just Feed Me menu which is the chef's specials for the night. No decision making required! They'll cater to dietary requirements. They don't take bookings but we've never had to wait long to be seated.
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Kika
2 Dunmore StTapas menu. Amazing food that can be paired with wine. We recommend the Just Feed Me menu which is the chef's specials for the night. No decision making required! They'll cater to dietary requirements. They don't take bookings but we've never had to wait long to be seated.
Parks & Nature
We highly recommend the hike up to the Rob Roy Glacier, accessed from the Mount Aspiring National Park. There are view points along the way as you journey to the top of the trail head to the view of the hanging glacier, where you'll also likely be visited by Kea (native parrot). The walk is through stunning native Beech forest and mostly groomed.
The drive up the valley crosses several fords - not all vehicle rental companies allow travel on this specific road. Please check your agreements first. Check road conditions prior to travel.
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Tititea / Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre
1 Ballantyne RdWe highly recommend the hike up to the Rob Roy Glacier, accessed from the Mount Aspiring National Park. There are view points along the way as you journey to the top of the trail head to the view of the hanging glacier, where you'll also likely be visited by Kea (native parrot). The walk is through stunning native Beech forest and mostly groomed.
The drive up the valley crosses several fords - not all vehicle rental companies allow travel on this specific road. Please check your agreements first. Check road conditions prior to travel.
You can access this trail 2 minutes from your doorstep! Walk up or down rider as far as you like. Stunning views. Footpath width and groomed - accessible for most abilities to walk, run or bike on.
It's especially lovely first thing in the morning or at sunset. 30-45 mins brisk walk upriver you'll access the mouth of the lake that opens up to bigger views.
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Outlet Track
Outlet RoadYou can access this trail 2 minutes from your doorstep! Walk up or down rider as far as you like. Stunning views. Footpath width and groomed - accessible for most abilities to walk, run or bike on.
It's especially lovely first thing in the morning or at sunset. 30-45 mins brisk walk upriver you'll access the mouth of the lake that opens up to bigger views.
Entertainment & Activities
A unique Wanaka cinema experience! Their made on side chunky cookies (served at half time) and home made ice cream are a must!
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Cinema Paradiso
72 Brownston StA unique Wanaka cinema experience! Their made on side chunky cookies (served at half time) and home made ice cream are a must!
Boutique cinema experience. Small lounge-like cinema settings with super comfy seats and a touch of class.
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Rubys Cinema and Bar
50 Cardrona Valley RdBoutique cinema experience. Small lounge-like cinema settings with super comfy seats and a touch of class.
Everything Else
Cool Mountain Biking terrain close to Wanaka and Albert Town. Wicked short trails that take a few minutes to get down and a few more minutes to get back up. A single track network that's divided among black - blue and green ability.
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Sticky Forest
104B Kings DrCool Mountain Biking terrain close to Wanaka and Albert Town. Wicked short trails that take a few minutes to get down and a few more minutes to get back up. A single track network that's divided among black - blue and green ability.
A super cool 11km MTB loop track. It's home to the Dean's Bank 10 HR MTB event in October. It features undulating open and tree-scape terrain, lots of hairpin bends and some fun pump terrain. Great for running too.
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Deans Bank Track
A super cool 11km MTB loop track. It's home to the Dean's Bank 10 HR MTB event in October. It features undulating open and tree-scape terrain, lots of hairpin bends and some fun pump terrain. Great for running too.